Manager Construction
Resume:
STEPHEN EKSTROM
Edmonton, AB
T*Y 1J1
Email: ********@*****.***
SUMMARY
An energetic and dedicated individual with over thirty years of experience in materials management, including computerized material systems, warehousing and laydown yard, procedures, set up and layout. The past fifteen years have been spent in the oil sands industry working with several EPC firms.
EMPLOYMENT
August 2016- September 2016 TRS Staffing Solutions
NWR Sturgeon Refinery, Unit 20 LC Finer
Redwater, AB
Material Controller
Reporting to the Material Manager
Duties:
Interface with the unit workforce material planner for the call out and issue of tagged equipment, bulk piping and electrical materials required for field installation. Interface with the warehouse receiving group to ensure timely receipt and issue of materials. Interface with the site purchasing group for field purchases.
January 2012 – March 2016
AMEC Foster Wheeler
Construction Staging Area
Edmonton, AB.
Lead Material Controller
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager
Duties:
Interface with the CSA material handling contractor for daily receiving, issuing and safety procedures. Interface with home office expediting, logistics and tag management for any receiving concerns. Interface with AMEC material controllers at the mod yards and site regarding Convero training, receiving and issuing. Set up and maintain in Convero, all inventory locations for the Kearl suite of projects.
September 2011 – January 2012
AMEC North Americas
Heritage Square
Calgary, AB.
Senior Material Controller
Reporting to Material Control Manager
Duties:
Interface and coordinate with engineering for the provision and maintenance of the project master equipment files. Initiate and maintain the frequency of master equipment list uploads into Convero. Maintain Convero equipment and commodity master for all tagged items related to the project. Coordinate activities with expediting, quality and logistics upon release of material from vendors.
March 2011 - September 2011 Kiewit Energy Canada
Kearl Lake Froth Project
Fort McKay, AB.
Warehouse Superintendent
Reporting to the Site Materials Manager
Duties:
Supervision of 8 warehouse craft employees and 2 staff material controllers. Liaison with craft superintendents and the project construction management team regarding material deliveries and issues to the site construction work force. Strive to achieve our project goal of nobody gets hurt. Active participation in the morning tool box talks stressing safety and environmental concerns. Perform random inventory audits to ensure our material handling procedures are adhered to and follow up with the team members regarding any discrepancies.
June 2007 - December 2010 Bantrel / Bantrel Constructors
Shell Scotford Upgrader Expansion 1
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Materials Specialist / Warehouse Manager
Reporting to the Field Procurement Manager / Construction Manager
Duties:
Supervision of 23 union and 3 staff employees. Liaison with area coordinators and shop fabricators regarding material withdrawal requests and deliveries to site and shops. Ensuring safe work practices are followed and adhered to. Maintaining client “Flawless Start Up” policy by ensuring strict adherence to storage and handling requirements for pipe, fittings, and valves.
February 2007 – May 2007 AMEC Americas
Albian Sands Jack Pine Expansion 1
Fort McMurray, AB
Area Coordinator
Reported to the Area Construction Manager
Duties:
Liaised with area planner, warehouse supervisors and construction coordinators regarding material availability and deliverables. Prepared material status reports for the construction manager and coordinators for a three week look ahead.
December 2005 – February 2007 The Aim Group c/o SNC-Lavalin
CNRL Horizon Oil Sands Project
Fort McMurray, AB
Materials Lead
Reported to the Area Construction Manager
Duties:
Supervised and directed warehouse personnel on daily receiving, storing and issuing functions. Ensured project safety policies and practices were followed. Created storage plan for 30 acre laydown yard and 6600 sq. ft. warehouse. Participated in weekly construction progress meetings. Audited all receiving, shipping and issuing documentation. Coordinated with lead expediter on site deliveries. Prepared material passes for all equipment leaving site. Liaised with site contractors for any material concerns.
August 2003 - December 2005 Kellogg Brown & Root
Syncrude UE-1 Project
Fort McMurray, AB
Warehouse Supervisor
Reported to the Warehouse Manager
Duties:
Supervised and directed warehouse personnel on daily receiving and issuing functions. Ensured project safety policies were adhered to. Participated in project Compliance Assessment Team (CAT). Audited and approved all receiving documentation. Distributed and coordinated all issues for instrumentation, electrical, piping, and module ship loose materials. Prepared shipping releases for any material sent offsite to subcontractors or vendors. Liaise with area coordinators for material concerns relating to above.
May 2002 - July 2003 AMEC E&C Services Ltd.
Syncrude Aurora 2 Project
Fort McMurray, AB
Warehouse Supervisor
Reported to the Warehouse Manager
Duties:
Supervised and directed warehouse personnel on daily receiving and issuing functions. Ensured warehousing procedures were followed. Monitored and audited all receiving and issuing activities. Ensured all documentation was in order and filed accordingly. Prepared inventory reports checking for accuracy and updated system as required. Prepared electronic gate pass for all materials leaving site. Liaised with area task planners and site expediter to ensure material was delivered on time as per construction schedule. Prepared field purchase requisitions for warehouse and construction materials.
Accomplishments:
Received corporate recognition for improving tracking of structural steel receipts.
March 2001 - May 2002 PCL Industrial Constructors Ltd.
Muskeg River Contract
Fort McMurray, AB
Material Coordinator:
Reported to Area Construction Manager
Duties:
Prepared Field Purchase Requisitions and maintained requisition log. Ensured all requests were approved by area manager, field engineer and cost control prior to submitting to purchasing. Prepared P-42 request forms to withdraw material from the warehouse. Maintained request log for follow-up and audit purposes. Prepared and distributed reports to area superintendents to monitor production progress and materials status. Confirmed physical receipt of materials delivered direct to construction area. Verified material shortage reports initiated by warehouse receiving group. Liaised with area planner, warehouse supervisors and home office expeditors regarding material deliveries.
Accomplishments:
Received 3 recognition awards for outstanding achievement for my responsibilities and contributions to the project.
September - December 2000 Fluor Constructors Canada Ltd.
Suncor – MCC Millennium Project
Fort McMurray, AB
Field Material Coordinator:
Reported to the Area Construction Manager
Duties:
Prepared and updated Field Material Requisitions to reflect actual quantity and materials required for field production. Ensured all additional field requests were approved by Field Engineer, Cost Engineer, and Area Manager. Created electronic requisitions for urgent material shortages. Prepared reports to allow Area Superintendents to schedule work based on three-week look ahead. Liaised with warehousing, expediting and vendors. Ensured material was delivered promptly. Personally expedited urgent requests by following through with materials and warehousing, until material was delivered to site.
November 1998 – September 2000 Fluor Constructors Canada Ltd.
Refinery Upgrade
Saint John, NB
Warehouse Supervisor:
Duties:
Supervised 12 material handlers and 4 material coordinators, including both receiving and issuing groups. Ensured material receipt and issue procedures were adhered to and processed in a timely matter. Other duties included inventory control, audits, and liaison with other departments, contractors, and client personnel.
February 1975 – May 1998 Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd.
Saint John, NB
Supervisor/Warehouse Superintendent:
Duties:
Supervised 13 hourly employees and 9 staff members, which included the handling of grievances, scheduling, and completion of annual employee assessments. Major duties included daily operation of warehousing groups, inventory audits, liaison with other departments, ship completion load-outs, and monitoring the radio frequency trackers for shipping and receiving adjustments.
Accomplishments:
Developed and implemented a planned job observation program, which was incorporated into the job performance evaluation process.
Developed a computerized tracking system for pipe spool fabrication.
Designed a storage rack for water and airtight doors, which reduced risk to employees and reduced handling time.
Received a team global HSSE Presidents Award from AMEC for the safety presentation video regarding safe work practices demonstrated at the Construction Staging Area, Edmonton.
Prior to 1975
Bricklin Car Company: Production Storesman
Commercial Equipment: Shipping and Receiving
EDUCATION
Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd.:
Computerized Inventory Management
WHMIS
Managing Human Performance
First Aid/CPR
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Time Management
Operation of Propane and Electric Forklifts
Millidgeville North High School:
Academic Graduate
Computer Applications:
Window 95
Global Material System (Fluor Daniel)
Material Manager (Fluor Daniel)
Convero – Materials Management System
CITS – Certificate Information Tracking System
PM Plus – Materials Management System
BPS – Bechtel Procurement System
IMS Fabtrack
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Golf / Car care
References Available Upon Request
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