Service Field

Darren Bradley Collins

#**, **** - ** *** *.W., Edmonton, Alberta, T6T – 0C3

Cell: 1-587-***-****, Home: 1-780-***-**** ac8t1i@r.postjobfree.com, ac8t1i@r.postjobfree.com

Middle Management / Senior Supervisory Profile – Heavy Equipment (Maintenance/Service/Manufacturing)

Team-oriented, performance-focused and deadline-driven professional credited with 25 years of hands-on and leadership experience in design & manufacturing (fabrication, assembly, testing, commissioning), site installation/commissioning, maintenance, service, troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and overhauling of heavy equipment (mobile & stationary). Excellent management & administrative skills, and ability to work within the frame work of operational excellence and QHSE guidelines, under stringent performance parameters. Strong technical aptitude & problem solving ability, ready with solutions to master critical maintenance scenario, and proactive in identifying and resolving technical and operational issues to assure reliability & availability of assets and technical integrity and operational effectiveness of equipment.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Planning & Organization

Maintenance Management

Customer Service and CRM

Failure Analysis & Prevention

Health & Safety Management

Manpower & Resources Mgmt

Process & Procedures Mgmt

Spares Inventory Management

Projects & Programs Mgmt

Lean Manufacturing Process

Training / Skill Enhancement

Team Management/Leadership

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Alberta Certified Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician having extensive working experience with a wide range of on-highway, off-highway, mobile and stationary heavy equipment. Prowess in hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems

Solid Experienced in equipment manufacturing and product design from engineering concept through fabrication, assembly, documentation, testing and commissioning

Working experience on drilling and support equipment related to the Oil & Gas industry, e.g. mobile pressure, drilling and downstream production equipment. Credible experience in manufacturing, installation, service, and repair of land drilling rigs on turnkey basis (single double & tripple rigs which are electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically driven

8+ years’ shop floor production experience with accountabilty of production planning, manpower & material planning, task assignment, work flow, health & safety, performance, hiring & placement, disciplinary actions etc.

Hands on experience in field service to include intallation, commissioning and maintenanace services to customer equipment

Extensive working knowledge of design, assembly, installation and troubleshooting of open/closed-loop hydraulic control systems up to 10.000psi that are mechanically, manually, electrically and pneumaticaly operated and PLC controlled

Proficient in reading, understanding and interpreting hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic schematics; as well as interpreting engineered manufacturing drawings (cutting, welding and machining drawings), and associated assembly drawings with bill of materials

Working knowledge with the installation, service, alignment and repair of mobile and stationary rotating equipment

Knowledge of 5S Lean Manufacturing, and experienced in training and implimentaion of continous improvement

Natural ability to capture and disseminate knowledge, and promote knowledge sharing within the team, nurturing overall professional development of self and team members

Proactive and tactical planner, efficient communication and interpersonal skills, strong people manager and a keen campaigner, capable of creating conducive workplace environment and spirit of teamwork to bring best out of team and resources.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Mechanical Supervisor, Joulon – Kuwait (contract) Nov 2017 – Jan 2018

Lead Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic, SS Rig & Vac. Ltd. - Nisku, AB 2014 – 2017

Shop Foreman, General Body and Equipment - Edmonton, AB` 2014

Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician CW Manufacturing - Acheson, AB 2014

Maintenance/Service Mechanic, Schlumberger Pressure Pumping Service, Grande Prairie, AB 2014

Manufacturing/Commissioning Supervisor, C-tech Oil Well Technologies, Edmonton, AB 2013

Field Service Technician, Bosch Rexroth Canada, Edmonton, AB 2012 – 2013

Journeyman/Field Service Technician, Hyduke Well Service Solutions, Edmonton, AB 2011

Key Responsibilities Handled

Manufactured, repaired and serviced oilfield equipment such as pump trucks, cranes, off road equipment, drilling rigs (single, double, telescopic double and all triple styles)

Tested and performed troubleshooting as well as repairs on equipment with hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic control circuits

Maintained, complied and upheld all company’s policies and standards

Ensured that all jobs were completed on time and as per the customers and manufacturers specifications

Set up, designed and executed proper testing and commissioning procedu knowlAutocad res

Provided the proper documentation of the operating systems for projects and equipment that were manufactured

Performed regular maintenance and inspections on a fleet of highway tractor trailer units.

Completed annual government regulation commercial vehicle inspections on On-highway tractor units.

Oversaw and completed the daily production of all ongoing projects

Prepared a report that outlined detailed information on current projects

Supervised workers, delegated daily tasks and implemented disciplinary action on employees when needed

Interviewed and hired new employees.

Organized and led daily tool box meetings, and monthly safety meetings

Worked as the chair of the safety committee

Oversaw and managed the proper documentation of work orders and parts

Organized and scheduled daily inspections and repairs

Tracked the materials and man hours applied for the work being completed

Ensured that customers were properly informed about repairs required and the expected time frame

Ensured that the facility’s safety standards are up to date

Adhered to strict deadlines by organizing procedures for completing projects

Organized all third party contractors needed on site

CREDENTIALS

Education

3rd Year Apprentce Millwright, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 2004

Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, 1989

Professional Development

International Fluid Power Society - Mobile Hyrdauilc Technician

International Fluid Power Society - Industrial Hydraulic Technician

The Professional Supervisor

Business Leadership: Become Management Material

Skills for the Service Advisor

Microsoft Office Intermediate Computer Training (Outook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

Computer Literacy

Intermediate operating skills of working with the full MS Office program

Limited operational working knowledge of the Autocad & Solid works operating systems

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Date of Birth: January 19, 1968

Languages: English

Nationality: Canadian

Passport Status: No. HG 679507, valid till 30/12/2025

Vehicle Operators License: Canadian, Class 5, No Demerit Points

Location Preference: Dubai

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