Career Highlights:
Ensure safety of all employees and contractors by supporting all corporate safety programs, developing SOP’s, identifying and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety rules
Manage the electrical safety program in compliance with applicable corporate and industry standards.
Journeyman red seal electrician for 20+ years with extensive maintenance experience in mining, pulp and paper, wood and oil and gas industries
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, such as, variable frequency drives (VFD), protective relays, medium voltage drives, motors, transformers, switchgear, and power distribution systems
Very good understanding of distributed control system (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), visual interfaces, instrumentation controls and devices in process operations
12 years as an Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls & Hvac Maintenance Supervisor
Recently completed predictive maintenance and reliability specialist courses to ensure a well-functioning preventative maintenance program of the electrical and control systems that drives improving reliability based on the criticality of the equipment
Ability to lead and develop a multi-disciplined team of electricians, instrument techs, millwrights and work effectively in a team environment
Creation and implementation of policies, procedures, JHA’s, lockout procedures and switching orders for plant distribution system
Managed inventory of spares, critical spares, equipment, materials, tools, procedures, technical documentation and drawings according to site business plan
Coordinate scheduled and break-in maintenance work with other departments to ensure KPI targets with the ability to multi-task to meet objectives/deliverables
Controlled the electrical, instrumentation and Hvac departmental goals and budgets, establishing strategies and policies, assigning responsibilities, measuring progress and reporting results
Competent in Arc Flash Training, CSA-Z462, Maintenance of Electrical Systems, CSA Z463 and the Canadian Electrical Code, (CEC)
Strong understanding of maintenance practices, techniques, and Strategies
Preventive/predictive maintenance and Continuous Improvement programs
Project development, coordination, execution and completion
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook and Excellent Written and verbal communication skills
High-level of organizational skills, confidence, and decision-making abilities
Strong Problem-Solving Abilities and Analytical skills
Competent Planning capabilities and Conflict Resolution Skills
Mentoring coworkers and employees as the opportunities arise.
Thorough understanding of Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), JD Edwards, Minepoint, and Ellipse
Experience:
Centerra Gold, Mount Milligan
E & I Supervisor, (Jan 2013 – Jan 2020)
Conduct daily toolbox, monthly safety meetings, safety audits and workplace inspections to identify conditions or practices that have potential for loss and correct substandard conditions and practices to minimize employee accidents, property and environmental damage
Coordinate priorities with planning, engineering, operations and other trade supervisors to maximize KPI targets and limiting downtime
Organize and delegate work ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently within company’s policies & procedures
Ensure adequate and suitable safety equipment including PPE is supplied, readily accessible, properly used and maintained
Maintain time, payroll, work orders, material, equipment, and submit daily reports
Report, investigate, and develop lessons learned/remedies for incidents
Relief General Foreman
Conduct deficiency and failure analysis reports
Evaluate, coach and development training of employees in electrical & instrumentation process including responsibilities related to safety and environmental compliance
Develop safe work procedures, job instructions and risk assessments to identify and address unsafe conditions or hazards in the workplace Supervised on-site contractors
Project development, coordination, execution and completion
CNRL, Fort McMurray
Electrical Supervisor (2008 – 2013)
Conduct daily toolbox, monthly safety meetings, safety audits and workplace inspections to identify conditions or practices that have potential for loss and correct substandard conditions and practices to minimize employee accidents, property and environmental damage
Coordinate priorities with planning, engineering, operations and other trade supervisors to maximize KPI targets and limiting downtime
Organize and delegate work ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently within company’s policies & procedures
Ensure adequate and suitable safety equipment including PPE is supplied, readily accessible, properly used and maintained
Maintain time, payroll, work orders, material, equipment, and submit daily reports
Report, investigate, and develop lessons learned/remedies for incidents
Evaluate, coach and development training of employees in electrical & instrumentation process including responsibilities related to safety and environmental compliance
Develop safe work procedures, job instructions and risk assessments to identify and address unsafe conditions or hazards in the workplace Supervised on-site contractors
Project development, coordination, execution and completion
Pope & Talbot, Mackenzie BC
Maintenance and Shift Electrician (2007 – 2008)
Maintain daily mill break downs and projects
Canfor, Mackenzie BC
Maintenance Shift Electrician, Relief Supervisor (2000 – 2007)
Maintain daily mill break downs and project
Education/Certifications:
Reliability Centered Maintenance
Carver PA Corporation, Edmonton
Process Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Carver PA Corporation, Edmonton
Implementing Predictive Maintenance Programs
Carver PA Corporation, Edmonton
Root Cause Failure Analysis & Maintenance
Carver PA Corporation, Edmonton
Machine Health Management
Carver PA Corporation, Edmonton
Cannabis Workplace Safety
Cann-Amm, Prince George
Industrial Supervisor Training, Modules 1,2, 3
Canscott, Prince George
BC Mines Supervisor Certification
Qualified FLIR IR scanning training
AB PLC 5 Course
SAIT Calgary, Alta
AB PLC 5 Inter. Programming, 1771-QB Module PLC 5 Course
GLC Controls, Prince George, BC
Red Seal Journeyman Electrician Certification
SAIT, Calgary, Alta
High School GED Diploma
George McDougal High, Airdrie Alta.
Volunteer Work:
Mackenzie Fire Department, Engineer, Mackenzie
Responsible for all Firefighters in Emergency Scenarios
Practices Every Tuesday
Firefighting and Rescue Calls
SCBA Certified
Mackenzie Moose SR. AA Hockey Team, Head Coach, Mackenzie
Run all practices and games
Work with and direct 24 players in a 24 Game season
Interests:
Golf
Hockey
Fishing
References Available on Request