Manager Electrical
Resume:
Andrew Southgate
Box ****
Mackenzie BC V0J 2C0
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PROFILE
• Over 30 years electrical experience in industrial and residential settings
• Supervise 30+ electrical and instrumentation bargaining unit tradesmen, promoting safety, productivity and teamwork
• Able to adapt to challenging environments, utilising new technologies in antiquated surroundings
• Lead, develop and mentor apprentices
• Able to provide ‘out of the box’ solutions that elevate productivity and profitability. Understands how operational excellence, safety, training, team member value, continuous improvement and risk management affect quality and profitability
Supervisory Experience
E&I Superintendent April 2014 – January
2016
Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation, Mackenzie, BC
• Supervise large crew of Electricians (15) and Instrumentation Specialists (15), 3 apprentices and 2 planners.
• Hold daily tool box talks, safety announcements and other department meetings
• Tactfully and confidentially handled situations requiring discipline
• Support mill through preventative maintenance scheduling as well as break in work as required.
• Coordinate contract maintenance services (Crane and Elevator)
• Active participant in Automation, Maintenance and Engineering Groups providing troubleshooting expertise and results oriented solutions
• Technical support to Mill Management
• Able to prioritise mill requirements, reacting appropriately to sudden mill down situations, and taking all steps to minimise down time
• Ensure mill compliance to Federal Government Standard for nuclear measuring devices, including appropriate training for instrumentation specialists and licensing
• Work within parameters of Collective Agreement
• Monitored and controlled overtime to maintain department fixed cost budget Andrew Southgate ~ Resume Page 2
Industrial Experience
Electrical Maintenance Support January 2013 – March 2014 Detour Lake Gold, Cochrane Ontario
• Contracted to Mine through CMS Mechanical, Timmins Division (January to September 2013, providing support to Electrical Maintenance Department
• Provide general maintenance of all operating systems including ABB motor drives, 4160V ABB breakers and mine support as shift electrician
• React to machine down situations and provide general maintenance for all equipment such as sag mills, crushing plant, rock breaking and conveyor systems, cyanide tanks and reclaim systems, fire suppression and fire alarm systems
• Camp position, 1week rotation schedule
• Ensure personal compliance to Safety procedures with respect to lock outs and participation in daily tool box talks.
Senior Electrical Assembler 2006 – 2012
Breaker Technology Limited, Thornbury Ontario
• Built dashes and panels for all mobile and stationary boom systems produced by this OEM Mining Equipment Manufacturer
• Built and installed all wiring and harness for above
• Assembled all IQAN systems
• Responsible to completed pre-shipment inspection and testing of all equipment. Troubleshoot as required.
• Provided solutions to service technicians globally to facilitate efficient commissioning of equipment
• Handled all high voltage testing
• Worked closely with Electrical Designers, providing suggestions for improvement and efficiencies
• Managed Free issue inventory
• Trained all electrical assemblers
• Assisted in Mechanical assembly as required, based on production schedule. Residential Experience
Electrician 2004 – 2006
Keller Electric Controls Ltd, Collingwood, Ontario
• Responsible for electrical distribution in residential, commercial and industrial environments
• Provided on call service work
Andrew Southgate ~ Resume Page 3
Education:
The Industrial Supervisor Module 1
Canscott Management Services 2015
309 A Industrial Licence 1987
Volunteer Positions:
Beaver Valley Kinsmen Club 1991-2012
Club Member and Executive Member
REFERENCES
Dan Hyatt
General Manager
Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation
(Mill General Manager, Currently on leave)
Barry Guess
E&I Superintendent
Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation
(currently E&I Supervisor, Canfor Pulp, Northwood) David Disney
Maintenance Manager, retired
Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation
Gary Posey
Senior Electrical Designer
Breaker Technology
Charles Hennessey
Mine Manager
Detour Gold Corporation
647-***-**** x 2103
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