Bruce Kerr

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Head Mechanic - Vernon Golf and Country Club - Vernon, BC

(2024-03)

Servicing and Mechanically Maintaining all the Turf and support equipment.

Process Maintenance Foreman - Teck Resorses

(2016-02 - 2023-12)

• Execute and complete the weekly maintenance schedule
• Assist the planning and scheduling department with prioritizing maintenance jobs
• Conduct safety talks with the maintenance personnel before starting high risk jobs
• Responsible for acquiring parts and equipment for maintenance department
• Work with the other departments on planning plant shutdowns for major repairs
• Utilizing manpower when we have breakdowns in the processing plant
• Facilitating monthly safety meetings

Millwright - Teck Resorses

(2012-01 - 2016-12)

• Maintain screens, decanters, course coal centrifuges on a regular pm schedule
• Tracking and preventative maintenance on conveyors systems
• Sheave alignment and belt tension adjustments on pumps
• Adjust backing plates and replace packing on Mill max pumps
• Rebuild and replace bearings on pulleys
• Rebuild gear reducers
• Removing and installation of pumps, decanter elements, pulleys, gear reducers and other equipment in the coal processing plant

Millwright - Quesnel River Pulp - Quesnel, B.C.

(2006-01 - 2012-12)

• Worked as a contractor on shutdowns
• I was on call for major breakdowns in the plant
• Worked as a millwright for four days in the plant on night shift
• Have worked on or serviced most of the equipment in the plant
• Conducted preventive maintenance on machinery, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime
• Installed and aligned mechanical systems to enhance equipment performance and reliability

Sub-Contractor - Schreiber Installations - Quesnel, B.C.

(2006-01 - 2012-12)

• Managed site preparation and cleanup efforts, maintaining safe working conditions throughout the duration of the project
• Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues
• Worked closely with general contractor on completion of punchlist tasks
• Coordinated final walk-throughs of job site before signing off on completion

Millwright - West Fraser mills

(2003-01 - 2012-12)

• Maintenance on saw mill equipment
• Alignments on 48" gang saw, decanters and 8" saw box
• Replacing feed rolls and other rotating equipment
• Rebuilding Cycloid, Dodge and planetary gear reducers
• Diagnose and trouble shoot equipment
• Rebuild pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
• Work on pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Labourer - Westfraser Mills - Quesnel, B.C.

(1993-01 - 2003-12)

• Operated heavy machinery for efficient timber processing and production
• Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure operational safety and reliability
• Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety procedures effectively
• Monitored production quality, identifying issues and recommending improvements promptly
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas
• Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks
• Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks

Leading for the future - The Refinery Leadership Partners Inc. (2016-01 - 2016-01)

British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma - grade 12 (2009-01 - 2009-01)