Ben H

Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Maintenance Supervisor at Parkland Refinery, Burnaby -Present

Supervisor for routine maintenance personnel onsite.

Maintenance Supervisor at Lantic Sugar (2023-05 – 2023-09)

• Coordinated site contracted projects through tender/bidding to commissioning.
• Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Supervised 12 employees and scheduled shifts.
• Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.

Millwright at BC Ferries (2022-01 – 2022-09)

• Performed dockside maintenance work on hydraulic systems, structural components, and water treatment plant
• Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
• Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
• Inspected operating safety devices for proper functionality after repairs, installations, modifications and installations.
• Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
• Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.

Millwright at Chemtrade (2019-12 – 2021-02)

• Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
• Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
• Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
• Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
• Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
• Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical drumming operations.
• Completed regular inspections of equipment to identify malfunctions and leaks impacting performance or safety.

Trades Foreman/Project Coordinator at Shell Canada (2012-09 – 2019-06)

• Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
• Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
• Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
• Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
• Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
• Estimated time, material and labor costs used in project plans.
• Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
• Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
• Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
• Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
• Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
• Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
• Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
• Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
• Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.

Maintenance/Facilities Manager at CedarCreek Estate Winery

• Performed routine inspections to maintain safety and functionality of facility's bottling/transfer systems.
• Organized staff/contractors by supervising daily operations, developing work schedules and assigning specific tasks.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
• Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
• Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.

Production Supervisor/Millwright at Premier Tech

• Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
• Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
• Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
• Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
• Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
• Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
• Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
• Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.

Millwright at Millwrights' Machine Erectors & Maintenance Union Local 2736 (2007-08 – 2012-09)

• Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
• Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
• Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
• Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
• Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
• Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.

Millwright Apprentice at Raute

• Fabricated Plywood and Veneer production line equipment
• Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
• Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
• Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition.
• Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
• Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.

Certificate in Project Management – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (2017-10)

Certificate of Technical Studies in Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) Enhanced Foundation – Kwantlen Polytechnic University (2010-05)

High School Diploma – R.E. Mountain Secondary (2000-06)