Sahand Dabbaghi
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Objective: seeking a full-time position in facility maintenance as a warehouse manager
Skills
●Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
●Positive attitude, willing to learn.
●Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance protocols (Ontario Building Code, Fire Codes, WHMIS)
●Organized and reliable.
●Capable of working independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
●Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills: Ability to build rapport with key stakeholders and succeed in a high-pressure, challenging environment.
Qualifications
●Completed a 3-year mechanical engineering technology program at Mohawk College.
●Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and travel for training and field assignments.
●Valid Class G driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Education
September 2013 - June 2016
Mohawk College, Hamilton - Mech. Engineering Technology (3-year diploma, co-op)
September 2009-June 2013
Delta Secondary School, Hamilton - Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Experience
Owner of landscaping business – June 2017 – December 2024
Planting, transplanting, and maintaining flowers, plants, and greenhouse and nursery stock.
Installing rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, fences, planters and playground equipment
Installing, operating, and maintaining watering systems
Seeding, sodding, and caring for lawns
Trimming and pruning hedges, trees, and shrubs
Identifying plant diseases and insect problems
Applying fertilizers and pesticides
Consulting with clients on landscape designs and plant selection and care
February 2016 – December 2022
Walker Emulsions, Burlington — Mechanical Eng. Technologist
Worked closely with the Operations Manager and GM - coordinating equipment maintenance, upgrades, and changes to production processes and facilities.
Monitored total energy usage of operations (hydro, water, gas) with goals to reduce overall cost and consumption.
Oversee the daily operation of facility equipment and systems.
Helped with day-to-day operations: accepting raw materials, assisting with production lines, troubleshooting system failures, and sampling the final product for delivery.
Coordinate and schedule repairs and maintenance with outside contractors. Worked closely with on-site contractors to ensure projects stayed on schedule, work was completed in compliance with company safety policies, and disruption to the production schedule was minimized.
June 2012 - Sept 2018
Horizon Milling, Burlington — Maintenance Technician
Spearheaded implementation of the 5S program in the maintenance and QA department.
Support a diverse team of skilled tradesmen (electricians, millwrights, Planner). Completed PMs related to building maintenance and closed work orders through MP2 and SAP maintenance software.
Transfer heavy machinery through overhead cranes with a key focus on safety and loss prevention: organized spare parts and generated inventory control data.
May 2013 – July 2018
T.L Painting Company, Mississauga — Crew Leader/Supervisor
Supervise unionized members responding to emergency flood/sewage damages in residential and commercial buildings.
Accountable for safe extraction of water and elimination of mold. Recorded all damages and prepared insurance claims for losses/damages.
Manage and maintain programs to keep equipment in top shape, prevent costly repairs, and ensure client needs are met without disruption.
June 2007 – May 2011
G4S Security Services, Hamilton — Security Officer
Patrolled and served as a security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions. Provided reporting for all incidents, accidents, or medical emergencies.
September 2010 – December 2010
Stern Labs, Hamilton — Laboratory Assistant (co-op)
Assisted laboratory engineers and technologists with fabrications of nuclear fuel simulators. Inspected and documented part specifications measured using calibrated instruments. The safely operated band saw, angle grinder, drill press, lathe, and swaging machine.
References are available upon request.