Electric System Maintenance Manager
Resume:
KIRBY SCHAFER
** ******* ***** ** - ******** Hat, Alberta - T1B 3S7
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Ability to ensure proper lines of communication between internal and external stakeholders
Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts optimal effort in successfully completion of tasks
Proven ability to train, evaluate, motivate and lead a large and successful team of employees
Proven organizational, leadership and mentoring of new employees to expand their professional growth
Budgeting and Forecasting
Safety knowledge (10+ years)
Computer oriented (Microsoft, Excel, Internet & email)
PSPP (Public Sector Procurement Essentials) 101 Completed
Quality and Change Management, ICS 100, 200, 300 trained EDUCATION
NAIT March 1991 to March 1995
Powerline Technician Diploma
SAIT June 1990
Architectural Technology Diploma
AWARDS/CERTIFICATION / LICENSES AND GROUPS
Standard First Aid CPR / AED – Level C
CEA Life Saving Award / City of Medicine Hat Excel Award Oct 2013
I saved an eight-year-old boy from chocking at the rink while my daughter was figure skating. Performed First Aid on him until Paramedics arrived. Safety Codes Officer (SCO) in the Electrical discipline
Performing SCO duties such as reviewing drawings to ensure compliance with CEA standards
Performed annual audits for the Quality Management plan as well as audits with Municipal affairs CEA Supply Chain Management Committee
Canadian Electricity Association committee consisting of representative from all major Utilities across Canada. This committee shares ideas and discusses issues our organizations are facing. Valuable committee for networking with other utilities to build relationships for information and emergency material sharing. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Medicine Hat Little League Association Coach 2002 TO CURRENT
Parent Helper with McCoy High School 2010 TO 2020 WORK EXPERIENCE
BRANCH MANAGER JULY 2021-PRESENT
Royal Bank of Canada
Assist in developing branch employees and establish staffing methods
Meet or exceed company profit sales goals, Understanding of industry law and regulations
Makes timely and effective decisions related to personnel, assets, customers, sales, operations and management team to continuously improve performance
Lead and develop an effective team through communication performance management, development plans and rewards/recognition practices
PROCUREMENT OFFICER MARCH 2015-MARCH 2021
City of Medicine Hat – Electric Distribution
Manage Electric Distribution Inventory.
Work with the City of Medicine Hat Purchasing Department and suppliers to create tenders and evaluate proposals.
Evaluate suppliers and vendors, negotiating agreements and managing supplier and vendor contacts.
Decision making and collaborating with people inside and outside of the organization.
Mentor designers on construction techniques and material lists created for projects.
Meet with Suppliers and manufacturers to discuss new products as well as build relationships.
Developed and implemented strategies for procuring, storing and distributing stock levels. OPERATIONS – SUPERINTENDENT MARCH 2010-MARCH 2015
City of Medicine Hat – Electric Distribution
Organized crews in the Operations area for completion of Customer and Capital Projects.
Responsible for planning and coordinating day to day operations, created policies, processes and procedures
Liaison between departments in the organization (accounting, fleet and other departments)
Managed staff in areas of hiring, training and annual performance evaluations.
Lead the Customer Service area being the direct contact for all inquiries.
Created budgets, provided status reports to management in an efficient and organized manner.
Managed Fleet in terms of tendering new vehicles and budgeting for future vehicle needs.
Worked in the EOC during floods and emergencies, worked on SCADA for outages related to the Electric system. POWER LINE TECHNICIAN MARCH 1991-MARCH 2010
City of Medicine Hat – Electric Distribution
Started as an apprentice with the City of Medicine Hat.
Completed my apprenticeship in 1995.
Inspect and Test overhead and underground lines.
Worked in all areas in the Operations section, performing locates construction and maintenance duties.
Installed, Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical distribution system.
Performed Foreman duties when required, leading work teams in all areas of Operations.
Participated on Safety Committees, attended conferences and worked on special projects.
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