Maintenance Operations Reliability Manager

John Vavrek

Sylvan Lake, AB, T*S*M* 403-***-****

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-patrick-vavrek-26a92a2b/

Maintenance Operations Management Executive

Record of success leading and growing companies via impeccable management of various business operations

Performance-driven and results-focused professional with hands-on expertise in creating HSE policies, devising operational strategies, negotiating contracts, suggesting improvements, executing improved processes, and designing robust maintenance programs. Adept at effectively mobilizing human, financial, and operational resources to streamline existing operations and improve P&L figures. Skilled at defining company vision, mission, objectives, and roadmaps to accomplish short- and long-term goals. Instrumental in streamlining business operations in line with action plans to ensure seamless work flow. Articulate communicator, able to build skilled teams and cultivate strong relations with colleagues, management, and other stakeholders.

Highlights of Expertise

Manufacturing & Maintenance/Business Operations Management

Strategic Planning & Execution

Asset/Inventory/Transportation/Warehouse/Materials Handling

Facilities Management/ABSA pressure tanks

Rig Centrifuge, mud tanks, and BOP

Staff Training Programs/Plans/SOPs

Safety & Risk Management/Six Sigma/OHSA

Team Building & Leadership

Budgeting/Forecasting/Cost Control

Program/Project/Unique Technologies

Management/Instrumentation/Electronics/PLCs

Process & Performance Optimization

Corporate Policies & Procedures/SAP/KPIs/Customer service

Notable Accomplishments

Implemented industry best work practices for efficient and seamless running of maintenance operations.

Acknowledged for growing staff headcount on several occasions through largest oil and gas industry downturn ever, increasing company’s equipment utilization to 100%, and executing effective safety programs.

Maintained a record of zero accident during 10 years Managing Prairie Electronics Inc.

Pooled resources and arranged training programs for all technicians, office staff, and laborers on the proper use of all equipment, aiming to meet company/government safety standards working with highly flammable, highly explosive materials at extreme system pressure up to 15000psi.

Developed and executed a preventative maintenance/correction program, slashing international job problem reports by 76%.

Pinpointed mechanical/hardware/software imperfections and accordingly formulated corrective plans, which increased equipment liability and saved $7.5M for the company.

Career Experience

Calfrac Well Services, Red Deer, AB

Canadian Regional Senior Projects/Mechanical/Electronic/Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor (2018 to Present)

Project, Technology, and Maintenance management for the Canadian region

Panel and build production systems, HMI programming, Data acquisition systems

Fleet Maintenance, Machine, Equipment, Facility maintenance and plan PM maintenance

Research & Development, Project management, Technology Development

Project Manage all Heavy equipment new builds, Management of Change, Construction, and Refurbishment projects & financing.

Fleet Maintenance, Machine, Equipment, Facility maintenance and plan PM maintenance

Software, networking, hardware, mechanical, and robotic diagnoses, repairs & service

Solar & Hybrid equipment repair/installation on Mobile Truck and Trailers

Portable power generators and power inverter installation and repairs

Extensive design, install, service and maintain portable Electrical power generating stations.

Facilitate Preventive Maintenance & Training sessions for North American Instrumentation Groups.

Manage, hire, and Train all electrical, electronic, field IT, and technical support staff for Canadian operations.

Develop & implement employee progression, apprenticeship programs, WEC systems & AutoCad programs, and career development throughout Canada and the USA.

Maintain, manage, and certify all maintenance/repair facilities, Security systems, VSAT networking, Telephone & Site Ethernet data transmission, High & Low voltage systems, and site CCTV systems as well as PLC/instrumentation systems throughout Canada and USA

Plant maintenance & equipment calibration

Create and setup support departments & personnel for equipment development projects and maintenance.

Process equipment gas/fluid data analysis/various chemistry processing & monitoring

Worked as an operating, operating machinery & Light/heavy equipment

Wise Intervention Services, Red Deer, Alberta

Used excellent leadership skills to head operations, maintenance, procurement, supply chain, asset, and change functions.

VICE PRESIDENT, MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS (2015 to 2018)

Led all Canadian operations pertaining to sales, HSE, HR, and maintenance for multiple facilities, including Chemical inventory/warehouse, pumping operations, engineering. Managed third party contractors as well as ensured compliance with oil and gas regulations. Set and executed SOP’s & KPIs with a strong focus on attaining organizational objectives. Oversaw and maintained working of Site Signals & Communications, 3 phase power generators and mobile power generators. Supervised various functions related to logistics, such as managing over weight/over-dimension and dispatching. Built and strengthened relations with all clients to ensure long-term business. Retained safe working environment while heading all activities.

Contributed maximum efforts and grew operations and service delivery by 70%.

Developed and established an effective infrastructure for efficient operation delivery.

Achieved and set a record of 98% in job execution.

Met and exceeded target revenues by 150%.

Managed all Admin, Operations, Safety, Sales, and Maintenance staff

Managed all new equipment builds, purchases, and maintenance

Negotiated and established operations & maintenance service contracts

Attained 100% equipment utilization by properly allocating resources, when needed.

IRP Environmental, Safety, and Standard Practices, Personnel training and Equipment implementation

Facilitate Hazops, Risk Assessments & Hazard IDs for safety Operations Performance

GASFRAC Energy Services, Inc., Red Deer, Alberta

Directed all aspects of maintenance operations for shop/warehouse facilities, 250 tractors, 320 Trailers, 200 pressure tanks & vessels, and 600 PLCs throughout Canada and the USA.

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE & CLIENT GROUPS – NORTH AMERICA (2008 to 2015)

Administered a wide range of processes, including Fleet, budget, research, development, applications, documentation, engineering, Instrumentation, inventory, project management, Capex, asset management, and equipment/facilities maintenance. Delivered comprehensive support in Facilities & Warehouse & running light/heavy equipment, maintenance, design, and manufacturing operations. Managed Propane, Butane, and LNG transfers, pumping systems, transportation, and storage. Managed site signals & communications, 600 PLC’s on various equipment, power generators and three phase mobile power generators. Implemented safety rig rat and LEL network systems to increase safe work effectiveness. Spearheaded numerous projects, which included upgradation of shop facilities, IT services, security systems, VSAT networking, site CCTV systems, and fiber optics data transmission throughout North America. Administered budgetary operations for optimum utilization of cost. Managed 24/7 mechanical maintenance on over 500 heavy trucks and transport units, Tractor trailers, High pressure pumping units, Tank trucks, and pressure vessel/portable storage trailers, N2 pumping units, Fluid pumping units, High pressure pumps, along with all the Instrumentation control and monitoring systems. Met all State, Provincial, and Federal inspections/regulations required for each unit.

Grew company maintenance/technology group from 1 to 150 support staff as well as infrastructure from 3 bases in Canada to 4 in the USA with zero lost time and injuries. 460 staff total.

Worked as a Mechanic, Welder, Etech, Trainer, Equipment Operator, and Research/Project manager to get the company’s established

Process Plant Maintenance

Created coordinated Operations and Maintenance & Safety training and training documentation.

Negotiated & Established service and supply vendors across North America

Transport & Trucking & Dispatch operations

Led a project, which included Equipment manufacturing pumping services Fracing equipment with a budget of $80M.

Headed equipment, jobs, and expansion projects, valued at $50M.

Conducted research and created equipment and processes for new and unique technology, including Intellectual property and extensive safety processes due to the high volumes & high pressure of extremely flammable liquids & explosive gases.

Executed training programs for maintenance and operations staff to enhance work efficiency. Managed all Mechanical, Electronic, and Pump/Iron maintenance staff across North America

IRP Environmental, Safety, and Standard Practices, Personnel training and Equipment implementation

Facilitate Hazops, Risk Assessments & Hazard IDs for safety Operations Performance

Radiation safety officer and safety auditor

BJ Services Company Canada Inc., Calgary, Alberta

Successfully transformed organizational structure for the company to meet dynamic business needs.

REGIONAL ELECTRONICS/INSTRUMENTATION MANAGER

Directed multiple electronics, instrumentation, field IT, and software programs for region-wide maintenance and manufacturing applications. Developed and deployed PLC’s, mobile power generating, flow control/monitoring, and mobile communication systems as well as calibration processes. Supported in creating and executing information tracking and hardware/software configuration databases. Acted as ISO9001 coordinator.

Deployed a PM maintenance inspections program, decreasing job problems and non-conformances by 76% in the first year.

Devised and executed maintenance employee progression plans which helped in hiring and retaining staff for ALL Canadian region districts.

Collaborated with engineering team to re-develop technology/equipment for operational efficiency.

Selected to present PM programs and re-developed equipment programs to the global executive; all programs were adapted internationally.

Additional Experience

Senior Electronics/Instrumentation Technician Nowsco Well Service, Grand Prairie, Alberta

CEO Prairie Electronics Inc., Grande Prairie, Alberta

Summer Job, Aztec & Butler steel building construction as well as ground preparation, footings, concrete work.

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Habitat for Humanity

Rugby Coach Titans Youth Rugby Program

Handyman St. Albert the Great Church-Calgary

Security Coordinator 1995 Canada Winter Games – Grande Prairie, AB

Project Volunteer Associated Canadian Travelers

Board Director Rugby Alberta

Education & Credentials

Journeyman Electronic Technician/Engineering Technologist, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, Alberta

Electrical Trade Certificate, Grande Prairie Regional College, Grande Prairie, Alberta

Instrumentation Trade Certificate, SAIT, Calgary, Alberta

Inter-Provincial Electrical Code and Applied Theory, SAIT, Calgary, Alberta

Professional Trainings

Radiation TDG7 Safety & Repair Training

Fire & Rescue Emergency Response Certified (Fire Master)

Marine License

ISO9001

PEC Certified Safe Land Training

COVEY

CAT Power Systems

Cummins Power Systems

Industrial Machine Language/Programming

Blowout Protection & Computer Monitoring

Emerson Process Equipment

Explosive Actuated Tools and Safety Certification

Radiation Safety Officer Management Training

Leadership & Safety Excellence

Detroit Diesel Electronics Controls

ABSA inspection Training

Industrial Computer Training Courses

H2S Alive

Hydraulic & Communication Equipment

Siemens PLC Programming

E&H Process Equipment

Affiliations

Member, The Society of Petroleum Engineers

Vice-President/President/Player, Grande Prairie Centaurs Rugby Club

Past Executive Board Member/ President/ Vice President, Baseball Association

Youth Rugby Coach, Canucks Rugby of Calgary Canucks Rugby Club

Youth Rugby Coach (9 Seasons), Titans Rugby of Red Deer Rugby Club

Director at Large, Rugby Alberta

Technical Proficiencies

AutoCad, SAP, Citaris, PLC programming, Satellite data streaming, Electronic Printed circuit board trouble-shooting and repairs, and all Microsoft programs

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