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
