Resume

Bruce Wispinski

ac5eww@r.postjobfree.com

Kamloops, BC Ph: 250-***-****

Shop Manager-

Xceed Machine Works Inc., Kamloops, BC Dec. 2016- April 2018

Install shop equipment, set-up shop and work areas, repair and commission shop equipment. Oversee shop operations, hire and train apprentice millwrights, welders and machinists. Perform millwright and machinists duties as necessary. Sales calls to potential customers via phone, email and meetings. Travel to customer locations across the southern half of BC. Quote and design projects for wastewater and water treatment, dust collection and pneumatic conveying. Perform various field millwright tasks(dynamic balancing, shaft alignment, inspections).

Coil Tubing Rig Completions Manager-

Option Industries Inc., Drayton Valley July 2015- Nov. 2016

Submit requisitions for all components and parts to complete assembly of $4 million Coil Tubing Rigs including hydraulic systems and plumbing, mechanical components, 500kw diesel engine generator, trailer chassis air, electrical and numerous other parts. Schedule tasks for work crew of 6- 10 people, supply and interpret hydraulic, electrical and air schematics, over-see final assemblies, and dimensional checks, commission various electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems. Work with engineering and fabrication departments to resolve manufacturing issues. Work with Electrical/Automation departments, customer reps, vendors, supply crew with total project and weekly Gantt charts, and management with various reports, schedules and spreadsheets showing monetary needs and dates for parts acquisition.

CEO- Covax Tank Company Inc. - Edmonton 2013-2015

I oversaw operations of a Dangerous Goods Code Vacuum Truck Manufacturing Company with 30- 50 employees and first year revenue of $6 million, focusing on increasing production, quality and efficiency. To each truck we added $200,000- $500,000 of value. I spec’d and ordered specialty equipment, negotiated contracts with financial institutions, suppliers and customers. Established safety programs, safe work procedures and training for management and employees.

CEO- Blowertech Ltd. - Edmonton 2001-2015

As founder of Blowertech, I grew the company from a single employee to an ISO 9001 Company with 15- 20 employees and yearly revenues of $3- $4 million. I have been involved in every aspect of Blowertech’s growth as specialists in the repair of rotating equipment for mobile and stationary industrial installations. We specialized in the repair of positive displacement blowers, industrial gearboxes, pumps including sulphur pumps, and centrifuges. We were an approved repair centre for Hayward Gordon pumps and gearboxes, International Cooling Tower, EcoDyne and Hansen gearboxes. We also specialized in the dynamic balancing of rotating assemblies and monitoring of vibration levels in remanufactured equipment. In the first 9 years I was a working supervisor and remanufactured these products while training and overseeing all employees, including scheduling, customer relations, sales, invoicing and safety. I also oversaw the machine shop operations, including machining with both manual and CNC machines including programming, training, scheduling and safety initiatives. I also was responsible for drafting and design of parts and components for customers.

Millwright Manager- Almac Machine Works- Edmonton 1997-2001

Oversee the repair as a working supervisor, balancing and remanufacture of various rotating equipment including positive displacement blowers, cooling tower gearboxes, various industrial gearboxes up to 10,000 lbs., ribbon feeders, centrifuges of various brands and various process pumps. I was responsible for the itemized scope of repair, materials requisitions, and occasional creation of dimensioned drawings to complete repairs, scheduling, training, job profitability, monthly quotas, etc., while maintaining an organized, clean work environment with safety first.

Service Manager- Park Paving- Edmonton 1991-1997

Oversee the fleet of over 150 pieces of construction equipment including; CAT, Hitachi, Volvo, CMI, Wirtgen, John Deere, Komatsu, Gomaco and various other brands of equipment new/used equipment selection and procurement, unscheduled repairs, preventative maintenance schedules, diagnose, analyze, plan and eliminate recurring problems, management of shop and field repair staff, budgets and scheduling for winter season repairs, maintenance of snow removal equipment,, maintenance and repairs of the asphalt plant, soil cement plant and portable cold mix asphalt plant, design, draft and manufacture of specialty equipment, training and reducing down-time, while maintaining a high regard for safety. This was a hands-on position that had me and my staff working numerous overtime hours to ensure equipment was ready for the next day.

Heavy Duty Mechanic- Park Paving- Edmonton 1989-1991

Work up to 80 hours and more per week during the busy season to ensure all equipment is repaired for the following day. I worked on CAT, Hitachi, Volvo, CMI, Wirtgen, John Deere, Komatsu, Gomaco and various other brands of equipment. Repaired electrical, electronics, PLC controllers, hydraulic, hydrostatic drive, gearboxes, engine repairs and overhauls, and various weld repairs including SMAW/GMAW, brazing, and cast iron repair. I worked on winter equipment overhauls during the off-season and snow removal equipment repairs. Always fast paced atmosphere, many hours, and demand for good comprehension/understanding of various machines and mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems.

Rental Manager- Maran Equipment- Edmonton 1986- 1988

Oversee rental, return, repair and invoicing of the rental equipment fleet based on Bobcat skid-steer loaders and attachments and JCB backhoes. Manage fleet requirements and disbursements.

Heavy Duty Mechanic- Maran Equipment- Edmonton 1982- 1986

Repair of hydraulics, hydrostatic systems, electrical, engine overhauls, etc.

Auto Mechanic- Raydon Motors GM- Vegreville, Ab. 1980- 1982

Service Writer- Raydon Motors GM- Vegreville, Ab. 1979- 1980

Partsman- Raydon Motors GM- Vegreville, Ab. 1978- 1979

Qualifications

Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Autodesk Inventor (CAD), SolidWorks (CAD), HSM Works(CAM) and Fanuc ‘G’ Code(CAM), Manual and CNC Machining, general welding fabrication and repairs, engine/transmission overhauls (including automatic), differential repairs, Positive Displacement Blower overhauls, dynamic balancing, vibration monitoring and shaft alignment. Training at Roots Blowers (USA), Hibon/Ingersoll Rand (Montreal), Kay Blowers (India), Bora Blowers (Italy), Gomaco Construction Equip. (USA), Melroe Bobcat Hydraulic/hydrostatic system diagnosis and overhaul/repair, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Auto Mechanic Certificates.

Contact this candidate