Gustavo Diblasi

Results-driven maintenance and operations professional with 20+ years of progressive experience managing mechanical, electrical, and structural assets across aviation, energy, and pipeline sectors. Proven record of leading multi-site field crews, developing preventive maintenance and inspection programs, managing contractors and vendors, and driving safety compliance in regulated industrial environments. Skilled at troubleshooting complex systems, reading blueprints and technical schematics, controlling budgets and project costs, and mentoring technical teams.

Known for a customer-focused, safety-first approach and calm, effective response to emergencies and tight deadlines. Bachelor's degree with a Civil Engineering Technology diploma.

Project Coordinator / Project Manager at T.D. Williamson (2025-06 – Present)

Manage day-to-day maintenance and project readiness for pipeline operations, coordinating labour, equipment, materials, transportation, and site requirements so work starts safely and on schedule across multiple sites.

• Lead daily readiness meetings covering manpower, equipment availability, materials, site access, and safety requirements — aligning crews, contractors, and client representatives on execution plans.
• Develop and maintain schedules for mobilization, isolation activities, equipment installation, execution, and removal; track progress and identify schedule/execution risks, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and added cost.
• Track labour, equipment utilization, transportation, and project costs against approved budgets; prepare change orders, cost updates, and commercial documentation when field conditions affect scope.
• Coordinate specialized equipment and tooling, verifying all tools, components, and materials meet project and construction-quality standards before work begins.
• Ensure personnel complete site-specific training, security clearances, fit testing, and regulated-industry safety requirements prior to deployment; support audits and safe-work permitting.
• Coordinate project closeout, equipment return, documentation, and lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Product Specialist at Footage Tools (2024-04 – Present)

Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle, resolving complex customer and distributor technical queries on inspection and maintenance tooling.

• Deliver hands-on product demonstrations, training, and educational seminars for end users and distributors; support engineering in new product development.
• Translate technical requirements into clear documentation and training material for diverse audiences.

Advisor, Network Operations at Enbridge (2019-03 – 2024-04)

Provided multi-site field technical support to internal departments and external customers, resolving urgent operational issues and selecting optimal station locations from an operations and maintenance standpoint.

• Analyzed load, pressure, and network data against min/max inlet pressure requirements to determine the most appropriate station and equipment design.
• Managed multiple concurrent projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks against urgency, resource availability, and organizational goals — consistently meeting deadlines.
• Partnered effectively with Safety, Operations, Engineering, management, contractors, and vendors in writing and verbally to keep assets safe, reliable, and compliant.
• Responded to after-hours operational issues, supporting emergency readiness across the network.

Performance Standards Inspector at Enbridge (2017-03 – 2019-03)

Performed and documented detailed inspections of equipment and field activities, maintaining accurate records that informed maintenance schedules, resource allocation, and repair priorities.

• Ensured strict compliance with industry regulations and safety programs through meticulous attention to detail.
• Managed multiple concurrent inspection projects on deadline while building positive relationships across teams; used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve challenging field issues.

Technical Expert at Enbridge (2012-04 – 2017-03)

Diagnosed and resolved complex technical problems on mechanical and electrical systems; collaborated with vendors to source replacement components and resolve advanced issues.

• Delivered high-quality technical documentation that improved team understanding of complex systems.
• Mentored junior team members in technical skill development, fostering growth within the organization's talent pipeline.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Air Canada (2000-09 – 2012-03)

Responsible for all interior, exterior, and planned maintenance on wide-body aircraft turns, including mechanical, electrical, and structural components in a heavily regulated, safety-critical environment.

• Performed and documented preventive maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional, reliable, and compliant.
• Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflows; developed training materials and tools in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Applied disciplined time management to meet tight turnaround deadlines while upholding the highest quality and airworthiness standards.

Bachelor of Arts in Geography – York University (1996 – 2000)

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology – George Brown College (1993 – 1996)