Bruce Steeves
Biomedical Engineer/Technician Profile
*****.*.*******@*****.*** • 506-***-****
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-steeves-a31b20139 N.B, E1B 3M8
Results-focused and dynamic professional with 10+ years of experience in equipment maintenance, while troubleshooting complex operational issues. Proven record in streamlining processes by conducting renovations of motors, pumps, PLCs, and computer systems. Credible history of maintaining Hematology/Urinalysis equipment and electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Adept at organizing various PM’s at different hospitals and managing appropriate inventory parts. Proficient in performing performance assurance and electrical safety inspections on highly complicated biomedical equipment and system. Excel at coordinating with internal and external partners for gathering and assessing requirements as well as driving improvements in equipment.
Areas of Expertise
Equipment Maintenance
Operations Management
Collaboration & Negotiation
Inventory Management
Electrical Safety Measures
Data & Information Analysis
Budget Management
PM Procedures Development
Quality Improvement
Technical Proficiencies
Platforms:
Networks & PLC’s
Tools:
SCADA Systems, Microsoft Office Suite
Hardware:
Digital Multimeter, Hospital Testing Equipment
Professional Experience
Vestas Canadian Wind, Moncton, NB Apr 2012 - Present
Lead/ Service Technician
Organize on-site renovation of Vestas V90 and V126 wind turbine platform to run operations effectively. Resolve various issues of motors, PLC, pumps, and computer systems to ensure smooth functions. Contribute in on-call rotation to facilitate in key matters and attain organizational objectives.
●Headed 30-40 technicians by delivering training to produce required skills in last 3 years.
●Supervised 10 critical component changes by utilizing exceptional efforts.
Sysmex Canada, Moncton, NB Aug 2008- Apr 2012
Field Service Technician
Conducted maintenance of several lines of Hematology and Urinalysis equipment as well as electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Organized multiple PM’s at multiple hospitals and maintained appropriate inventory parts to maximize up-time. Retained service order completion by accurately following Heath Canada guidelines.
●Enhanced mean time between unit failures by arranging proper repairing and maintenance.
●Coached 7-10 new technicians for deploying throughout USA and Canada to achieve organizational goals.
Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB Nov 2005- Aug 2008
Biomedical Engineering Technician
Troubleshot issues of various equipment including ventilators and performed multiple PM’s on different types of equipment. Maintained data collection and networked equipment in the EC/EE department to streamline processes. Oversaw electrical safety checks to avoid any inconvenience in the hospital. Coordinated with biomedical technicians to initiate SOP’s for transfusion medicine and blood bank departments.
●Launched a 64 bedside and 64 telemetry patient monitoring system within budget and established 3 cardiac catheterization labs on time.
●Installed and maintained 2 EEG analyzers and networks as well as the ECG equipment.
●Provided training on Leica cryostats, microtomes, and Nikon microscopes for maintenance and repair.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
NBCC, Moncton, 2012
Professional Development
Lockout/ Tagout Level 3, Moncton, NB
CompTIA A+ Certification, NBCC Saint John, Saint John, NB
N+ Certification, Moncton, NB
Community Service
Youth Leader, Moncton Wesleyan Church, Moncton, NB, Aug 2018 – Present
Production Team, Moncton Wesleyan Church, Moncton, NB, Jun 2018 – Present
Coach, Riverview Minor Hockey, Riverview, NB, Sep 2019 – Mar 2020
Coach, Timbits Minor Soccer, Riverview, NB, Jun 2015 – Sep 2019