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Kitchener, ON, CA

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

• Reporting directly to electrical resource/service manager. Building and troubleshooting custom electro-mechanical automation/material handling equipment.
• Electrical, electronic, PLC, VFD, hydraulic, and pneumatic system builds
• Final commissioning of completed machinery
• Interface with engineering department to resolve design issues
• Initiate and assist implementation of new/improved safety and quality procedures

Cambridge, ON

• Operations Support CoordinatorReported directly to facilities and maintenance manager and oversaw service and maintenance of 500K square foot campus, equipment, and machines. Was single point of contact for electricity.
• Headed department and personnel as direct back-up to facilities and maintenance manager, ensuring facility ran efficiently.
• Managed and physically assisted in renovation projects and large equipment installations, aided by in-house trades and sub-contractors, completing on time and on budget.
• Assisted in preparing yearly budgets and yearly capital expenditure strategies by planning, scheduling, and organizing facility / equipment repairs and upgrades.
• Prepared justification (return on investment (ROI), safety, long term company goals) for capital equipment purchases, meeting with senior management and obtaining funding to proceed.
• Provided engineering technical support to facilities department, manufacturing processes, and procurement department, reducing costs by improving process, energy efficiency, and extending life of machines.

Nuclear Services Department

• Reported to manager of operations support and managed training programs for nuclear services business unit, which designs, builds, and operates custom tooling solutions at nuclear power plants.
• Researched, advocated, purchased, and managed implementation of Desire2Learn Learning Management System and electronic database / workflow for approval and storage of Health and Safety audit reports with resulting.
• Performed instructor-led training in quality and safety procedures and processes, maintaining compliance to programs.
• Created computer-based training programs for PC and iPad, creating more efficient training rather than classroom training.
• Reported required employee training completion to senior management, gauging compliance.
• Supervised training database administrators

Operational Excellence & Quality Department

Reported to quality assurance manager of nuclear programs. Audited various quality assurance programs, including nuclear manufacturing, nuclear services, and fossil manufacturing business units.

Nuclear Services Department

Reported to general manager of nuclear services business unit. Designed, built, and operated custom tooling solutions at nuclear power plants.

Guelph, ON

Designed, manufactured, and troubleshot custom vending machines.

Cambridge, ON

Installed industrial and residential security systems.

Building Environmental Systems Operator - Class Ii

Electrical Engineering Technician

Electronics Engineering Technician

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