Maintenance Technical Support

Rheal J. Pitre

Email: act4q5@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ******* **, ******** ***. MI, 48045 Ph.: 586-***-****

OBJECTIVE SUMMARY

An achievement focused, self-motivated, and quality oriented Millwright/Industrial Mechanic, Steamfitter/Pipefitter with Red Seal certifications, a specialization in vibration analysis and twenty-five years of successful industrial maintenance and project experience within the oil and gas industry. Develop and implement technical action plans after troubleshooting and analysis to assure very high quality work. Leading and training a team of workface planners in the oil and gas industry. Trained in Maximo maintenance software, MS Office and Excel. Experience in using Smart Plant Review and Foundation as well as Navisworks. Confident and dependable in all tasks. Demonstrate exceptional abilities in the following areas:

Superior Proactive Problem Solving Ability & Technical Troubleshooting

Certified Mechanical Technician, with Structural & Design Skills

Knowledge of Six Sigma Cost and Waste Reduction Programs

Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Interprovincial Red Seal #3044, CSI Level I Vibration Analyst

Very Adaptive to Change- Meet Project Deadlines Regularly, Dependable & Capable

Steamfitter/Pipefitter Interprovincial #F21118926

Team Leader With Mentoring, Training and Team Building Skills

Knowledgeable in Primavera P6, Workface Planning and Maintenance Planning

Proficiency in Excel, Word and CMMS tracking systems

SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS

PRODUCTIVITY & EFFICIENTCY

Headed redesign team on machine improvements. Waste reduction ideas saved approximately $500,000/yr.

Perfect attendance for ten years at 3M, shows loyalty and dedication.

Directly involved with implementing Work Face Planning into Nexen Long Lake Site.

QUALITY INITIATIVES & COMMUNICATIONS

Effectively communicated to managers in a technical manner to improve quality levels and satisfaction.

Regularly inspected mechanic performance indicators. Assured standards were met.

Provide Superintendents with flawless and accurate work packages as well as technical support.

AWARDS AND ACADEMICS

Received “HONORS CERTIFICATE” for NBCC Mechanical Technician Course (36 month co-op program).

“TOP OF CLASS” award received for NBCC Mechanical Drafting Class.

Design for 25th Anniversary 3M Division logo was accepted and used for celebration/promotional purposes.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Participated in Six Sigma cost reduction programs. My recommendations were used on several occasions with a 100% success rate.

Worked closely with engineering department, providing them with technical drawings on “Equipment Improvement” projects. My experience and expertise were always well received and respected.

Developed preventative and predictive maintenance programs and schedules, directing in-house and contracted personnel.

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Sunshine Oilsands Inc. 01, 2015- 10, 2015

Quantity Surveillance Coordinator

Developed and distributed excel spreadsheets to contractors to assist them in providing accurate progress reporting.

Verified completed work scopes.

Provide technical support to five separate contractors.

Quinn Construction, Surmont 1, Anzac, Alberta, Canada 08, 2014- 12, 2014

Senior Workface Planner/ Change Management

Estimated costs and developed FIWPs for field execution.

Responsible for closely tracking project progress for civil, structural and piping scopes of work.

Recorded and tracked all RFIs, EWOs, and FCNs to closure.

KBR Industrial Canada, Surmont 1, Anzac, Alberta, Canada 11, 2013- 07, 2014

Senior Project Controls Specialist Lead

Develop and construct FIWPs for field personnel for all disciplines.

Work closely with schedulers to ensure data and WBS is accurate.

Collaborate with clients to meet deadlines and priorities.

Mentor and train new hires.

Working closely with superintendents to ensure materials and equipment were available.

Responsible for reviewing FIWPs which were developed by a team of ten Workface Planners, ensuring accuracy.

Nexen Energy ULC, Anzac, Alberta, Canada 07, 2011- 11, 2013

Construction Planning Lead/ Technical Support Co-ordinator

Employed at Nexen Long Lake SAGD site as a planning specialist directly responsible for the rolling out of Work Face Planning format.

Providing guidance and support to a team of eight work face planners and four schedulers.

Assists the P6 schedulers with the migration of WFP scorecards into level 3 schedules.

Works and assists all levels of the project team to ensure that the WFP format is being followed as well as providing project progression through scorecards on a regular basis

Provides support on various levels during this pilot WFP project from project manager to skilled trades

Proven competent in all areas related to projects such as civil, structural, piping, electrical and instrumentation

Review and submit FIWPs through Document Control for field release

Transfield Asset Management, Fort McKay, Alberta, Canada 04, 2011- 07, 2011

Field Planner (Maintenance)/(Steamfitter/Pipefitter) (Millwright)

Employed at CNRL upgrader assisting a team in a cohesive atmosphere to solve and plan for a productive solution to expedite critical repairs required to meet production needs

Worked closely with QA/QC to ensure work packages were delivered to construction in a timely fashion including all pertinent documentation

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Cont.

Transfield Asset Management, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada 03, 2010- 11, 2010

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Maintenance Planner/co-ordinator)

Employed at Suncor Refinery following a major fire, working in a team environment under tight time constraints

Assisted Supervisor as a coordinator planning and estimating manpower and supplies required to complete a steam tracing project and other maintenance activities. Documented all activities completed

Mentored pipefitter apprentices in both professional and personal aspects of career advancements. I was typically the “go-to” person for advice on several occasions

Maintained a perfect attendance record during this tenure

Designed and implemented several piping system improvements

Jacobs Industrial, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada 08, 2009- 12, 2009

Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Employed at Irving Oil Refinery Limited during a major refurbishment of their “cat” cracker

Was requested to be involved with an elite team to assist in commissioning equipment following shutdown

Mentored pipefitter apprentices that included instilling safe work practices, understanding good work ethics and sharing professional experiences

Involved with piping design and fabrication always looking for improvements in processes

Performed various maintenance activities

3M Abrasives, Detroit, Michigan 07, 1999-07, 2009

Maintenance Technician (mechanical)/Millwright (Contractor Co-ordinator)

Supervised the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of mechanical components related to a continuous web production facility. Worked closely with engineers to troubleshoot problems 100% success rate

Oversee onsite contractors to ensure safe work practices are adhered to, i.e. lock out, tag out and issue other proper work permits, such as open flame or confined space permits

Supervised plant gas train entrances, steam generators and air compressors. Order parts and installation.

Served on Safety Committee to oversee health and safety of workers. Observed problem areas, charted tendencies and recommended improvements

Repair breakdowns very quickly to maintain operating efficiency. Look for continuous improvement while maintaining effectiveness. Capable of meeting maintenance goals on time and within budget

Implemented preventative maintenance schedule with regular checks of all machinery

Handled new hire interviews and then mentored approximately six new employees. This staff training increased area productivity

Alert purchasing and/or proactively order various parts and supplies for inventory and repairs

Proficient in mig, tig and arc welding. Extensive knowledge in pipefitting, pump repair, gear reducer repair

Experienced on Lathe and Bridgeport mill. Skilled operation of lathes, grinders and milling machines

Specialized training and experience on vibration analysis, control and predictive maintenance

Consulted with management when necessary- troubleshooting problems throughout each project

Provide support, advice and active listening to other co-workers and managers on a regular basis. Capable of communicating with staff in all departments and at all levels in order to clearly identify solutions

Disciplined and analytical personality, capable of diagnosing problems quickly and effectively. Thorough in delving beneath the surface of a problem to assess risks, identify and reduce them

Develop and Execute maintenance activities for monthly and annually shut downs including parts ordering

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Cont.

Michigan Vibration Analysis Inc., Detroit, Michigan 2003-2005

Owner/ Predictive Maintenance Consultant

Owned and operated a vibration analysis services company. Vibration analysis, coupling alignments and balancing

A flexible work schedule allowed me to lease equipment and operate this company while employed at 3M

CSI Certified Vibration Analyst. Clients included Ford Motor Company, BASF, Thomas Pump, City of Detroit, Sverstall Steel and others.

Developed maintenance schedules and records for various clients

Irving Tissue Ltd., Saint John, New Brunswick 1989-1999

Mechanical Technician/Millwright (Preventative/predictive maintenance specialist)

Was chosen from one hundred employees to be part of a new, redesigned Mechanical Technician Co-op Program. Attended college while still receiving full pay scale

Managed and maintained production equipment in a high speed tissue manufacturing facility

Multiple repair and rebuilding skills. Pump rebuilding, gear reducer overhaul, coupling alignment, tig welding, fabrication and plenty of steamfitting/pipefitting

Performed Preventative and Predictive Maintenance including vibration analysis, oil analysis, magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing

EDUCATION

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), Saint John Campus, New Brunswick 1996-1999

Mechanical Technician Diploma

Received Honors Certificate. Was first of sixty students in Mechanical Drafting

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), Saint John Campus, New Brunswick 1984-1985

Steamfitter/Pipefitter Diploma

Received diploma for 40-week pre-employment program

Continuing Education

Interprovincial Red Seal, 2005 Certificate of Qualification: Industrial Mechanic/Millwright

Interprovincial Red Seal, 1989 Certificate of Qualification: Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Coupling Alignment Certification, CSI 2005, Detroit, Michigan

Level 1 CSI Certified Vibration Analyst, 2003, Knoxville, Tennessee

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