RICHARD KIESMAN
*** *** ******** ***, **. Albert, Alberta T8N 8E3
Cell: 780-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
A results-oriented Materials Coordinator, Warehouse Technician & Toolcrib, with 10 years’ experience as a Materials Coordinator working offshore in Mexico, West Africa, Turkey and Bulgaria. Last 10 years working mainly up north in the Oil & Gas Industry as Warehouse Technician/Tool Crib. Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills. Enjoys working in a fast paced, multi-task environment. A quick learner. A dedicated leader with well- developed interpersonal, communication skills. A self-starter who can work independently or a part of a team.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Managed all aspects of Materials Coordinator duties on offshore jack-up rig & drill ship. · Successfully managed a warehouse distribution Centre for the Western Canadian region. This included: shipping, receiving, inventory control. Recognized for the ability to deal with customers in over 45 locations. · Computer skills in inventory software & accounting software
(Mainly SAP) as well as MS Office (Excel & Word). Excellent punctuality & attendance. WORK EXPERIENCE
Warehouse Technician, contractor for Adecco at Cenovus Christina Lake/Foster Creek
Worked front Parts counter for inplant employees. Picking and issuing work orders, turnaround, toolcrib, Cycle counts
July 2024 to June 2025 (Laid off)
Warehouse Technician, Graham Construction at Suncor Firebag Feb 2022 to April 2024 (Laid Off)
Receiving parts for inventory, Work Orders to ship out & staging using SAP. Worked front counter issuing parts and pick work orders, Cycle count. Forklift delivery of chemicals across plant, unloading flat decks · Various indoor fork lifts Swing Reach wrapping machines, Yard organization.
Contract Material Coordinator, TC Energy, Spruce Grove AB May 2021 to Feb 2022
Receiving parts for inventory, Work Orders to ship out & staging using SAP, Forklift both inside and outside. Working with parts to be repaired & returned. Loading & unloading trucks with various sized forklifts, Verifying heat numbers on pipe, Managing yard and materials. Warehouse Technician, For Procon at Brucejack Goldmine BC Dec 2020 to Mar 2021
Receiving & Issuing parts to Mechanical Div at mine, Rearranging warehouse, Cycle counts, 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off rotation
Warehouse Technician III, Velocity Supply Chain Solutions Fort McMurray, AB (now Cenouvus)
Oct 2017 to Nov 2020,
Using SAP system receipts and inventory transactions. Tool Crib, ordering supplies and tools, minor repairs, sending equipment out for repairs. Support internal/external customers & vendors · Indoor & Yard Forklifts plus Telehandler · Verifying all incoming parts along with MTRs · Responsible for all warehouse facilities & ensuring equipment are maintained. Harness & fall pro gear inspections, Maintain & bump test gas monitors · Identifying, reporting and quarantining non-conformances · Monthly warehouse inspections (multiple locations) Ensure compliance with TDG, WHMIS, OH&S and any other regulatory compliances, On call afterhours for hot shots and emergencies.
Materials Coordinator (Storeman), Noble Drilling Various Offshore Drilling, Ship & Jack Up Locations
Apr 2006- May 2017 laid off
Responsible for ordering all materials, parts and supplies · Maintained adequate stocks of spares at predetermined stock levels, utilizing usage history to establish Min/Max levels of stocking ($23 Million-U.S. dollar inventory). · Maintained an ongoing inventory & critical spare parts, utilizing SAP database management software programs.
Cycle counting & Prepared shipping manifests, conduct receipt of goods check(s), and process Third Party charges, prepare waste manifests. documents with codes for Shell, Maintained effective communication with offshore team members, onshore administration and procurement.personnel and all department heads on board. · Provided regular updates of inventory levels & logistics for onshore and offshore stocks · Assisted team members in maintenance of rig equipment as required.· Ensured that safe and efficient offshore operations are conducted at all times · Controlled staging of equipment shipments when docked. · Radio man for Lifeboat Evacuation, H2S & Lockdown drills · Worked a 28 days on/28 days off schedule Materials Coordinator/SAP Planner, Canadian Pacific Railway (Locomotive Maintenance Division) Winnipeg MB
2004-2006
Worked with union electricians and mechanics on required parts · Documented & prepared core returns to suppliers · Updated all service repairs to locomotives · Updated morning and afternoon SAP reports on in-house locomotives · Inputted all employee hours and locomotives worked on· Looked up parts in manuals, inventory & cycle counts, Operated Forklift & Overhead Crane Warehouse Facility Distribution & Logistics Manager, Benjamin Moore Paints Winnipeg, MB
1994-2003
Scheduled work assignments · Managed all shipping & receiving functions, logistics, picked orders · Prepared payroll records · Maintained stock levels, inventory & cycle counts · Trained new staff; performed staff reviews · Processed damage claims · Scheduled building and machine maintenance
Ensured compliance with organizational and government safe working practices · Forklift (reach
& counterbalance) & power jack experience.
Negotiated rates with Trucking companies · Building maintenance EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING
CSTS-09, OSSA, Transportation of Dangerous Goods
MEDIC FIRST AID/CPR · WHMIS
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
· Reach Truck & Power Jack License
Diesel Mechanic Certificate, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Red River Community College
Grade 12 (University Entrance)
Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute, Winnipeg, Manitoba References available upon requests