Dave McRae
PO Box **** Stony Plain, AB, T*Z *X*
Phone: 780-***-**** Cell: 780-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS
o Over 16 years of millwright experience with ten years specifically in
coal fired power production
o 7 years of experience as a Fourth Class Power Engineer
o A safety conscious individual who understand, appreciates, and
demonstrate safe work practices
o National Construction Safety Officer
o Strong analytical, troubleshooting and decision making skills
o Mechanically inclined; experience using various tools and equipment
o Ability to work and communicate in a team environment - solid
interpersonal skills
o Registered Apprentice Welder
MILLWRIGHT
o Implemented preventative and predictive programs for mechanical systems
o Installed, maintained, troubleshoot, and repair stationary industrial
machinery and mechanical equipment
o Adjusted machinery and equipment to ensure optimum output
o Skilled in rigging, overhead cranes, Broderson, manlifts, and forklifts
o Planned jobs including assessment and selection of material
o Specific skills within fuel piping, mills, turbine/condensate, ash
recovery, conveyors, pumps and compressors, automated and robotic
systems, fans and blowers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
o Participated in multiple plant shut downs which included
o Completed all documentation and equipment histories
o Knowledgeable of and experienced with SAP
o Familiar with WHMIS and OH&S regulations
o Operated computer controlled equipment and programmable logic controllers
(PLCs)
o Assisted other maintenance and/or production technician as required
o Participated in on-going training - willing to continue learning and
developing new skill sets
POWER ENGINEERING
o Monitored and inspected plan equipment
o Measured temperature, fuel flows, and pressures
o Analyzed instrument readings and equipment malfunctions to troubleshoot
and correct issues
o Cleaned and lubricated machinery
o Maintained daily log of operation, maintenance, and safety activities
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WORK HISTORY
Millwright
Millwrights Machinery Erectors & Maintenance Local 1460 2014 to
present
Millwright / Power Engineer
Transalta Utilities, Edmonton, AB 2003 to Jan,
2015
Power Engineer - Fourth Class
Lucerne Foods, Edmonton, AB 1998 to 2001
Millwright
Western Concord Manufacturing, Edmonton, AB 1994 to 1998
Millwright
Futureplast Technologies, Edmonton, AB 1992 to 1994
Framer
CPL Construction, Edmonton, AB 1991 to 1992
Power Engineer - Fourth Class
Western Linen, Edmonton, AB 1991
Sales/Inventory/Shipping
Acklands Body Shop Supply, Edmonton, AB 1986 to 1991
Auto Body Mechanic
Steven's Autobody, Eckville, AB 1981 to 1986
Power Engineer - Fourth Class
Lloydminster General Hospital, Lloydminster, SK 1978 to 1981
EDUCATION, LICENSES AND TICKETS
o National Construction Safety Officer, ACSA Edmonton, AB, 2012
o Journeyman (Red Seal) Millwright, NAIT, Edmonton, AB, 1998
o Fourth Class Power Engineer, Alberta Boilers Branch, Edmonton, AB, 1989
o Journeyman (Red Seal) Auto Body Mechanic, SAIT, Calgary, AB, 1983
o Registered Apprentice Welder
o Grade 12, Rutland Senior Secondary, Kelowna, BC, 1977
o Valid class 5 license and a clean driver's abstract
o Aerial Work Platforms up to 80' Certificate, valid until Mar 2017
o Skid steer Operator's Certificate,
o TAU Confined Space Entry Including MX6 Air Monitor
o OSSA Confined Space and Air Monitor, valid until Jun 2015
o OSSA Fall Protection Certificate, End User, valid until Mar 2017
o Enform H2S Alive, valid until Mar 2017
o Four-Hour Asbestos Awareness Training Course
o OSSA Regional Orientation Program
o Local 1460 Millwrights Machinery Erectors & Maintenance Union Member
References available upon request[pic]