John Blakely Email & Phone Number

Now retired. Enjoying life and also going to start looking for part time work

Hamilton/Halton

Hamilton/Halton

Primary Focus: Assists the Manager Operations with programs, processes and communications to track metrics and influence achievement of district scorecard and other key performance measures.Responsibilities:-Works with process improvement groups and Manager to ensure new and updated Utility Service processes are delivered and applied accordingly at the district level.-As assigned, acts as Field Supervisor, and assumes all responsibilities and accountabilities of a Field Supervisor during absences such as vacation, training, illness.-Acts in a managerial capacity in providing emergency response activities. Includes ensuring employee and public safety, making safe, and service restoration. Acts as the Emergency Duty Manager as scheduled.Responsible for ensuring District Emergency Preparedness.-Provides or facilitates jointly with the Field Supervisor training programs promoting natural gas safety to external emergency providers (i.e. Fire, police and municipal EMO programs, PACE program).-Monitors specialized equipment and tools to ensure safe operability, i.e. Stopping & Tapping equipment.-Respond to B149 Gas Utilization inquiries.-Complete Contractor oversight as required.-Local lead for Company Lead Project work (Leak Survey, Class Location Survey ensuring maps are updated and meeting deadlines).-Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and complaints.

Chatham, Ontario, Canada

The role description and primary responsibilities include, but are not limited too:-Be implicitly familiar with Specifications, Standard Practice and Lands and the C.S.A. 662-03-Be implicitly familiar with the construction plans, specifications, contract agreements, job scheduling, and all special agreements -Be familiar with environmental guidelines-Attend preconstruction and site meetings -Discuss with each inspector on the project, his duties, reports, special instructions, etc-Deal with any requests by regulatory or municipal authorities concerning construction-Approve all extra work requests from contractor involving necessary construction changes -Review all daily construction areas/daily records and reports. Verify that reasonable progression of work is being made and workmanship is acceptable. -Provide support and insure coordination has occurred with all departments for shutdowns/gas ups etc-Govern all procedures regarding pipeline cleaning, testing, dewatering, and final tie-ins to existing systems-Ensure that all special conditions and undertakings of regulatory agencies, ministries and local authorities are complied with-Ensure that all “clean-up” operations are satisfactory to all concerned prior to releasing contractor-Be conscious of public relations. IE municipal officials, property owners, Ontario Energy Board (OEB) inspectors and ministry personnel-Development of Construciton contacts

Chatham, Ontario

The role description and primary responsibilities include, but are not limited too:-Be implicitly familiar with Specifications, Standard Practice and Lands and the C.S.A. 662-03-Be implicitly familiar with the construction plans, specifications, contract agreements, job scheduling, and all special agreements -Be familiar with environmental guidelines-Attend preconstruction and site meetings -Discuss with each inspector on the project, his duties, reports, special instructions, etc-Deal with any requests by regulatory or municipal authorities concerning construction-Approve all extra work requests from contractor involving necessary construction changes -Review all daily construction areas/daily records and reports. Verify that reasonable progression of work is being made and workmanship is acceptable. -Provide support and insure coordination has occurred with all departments for shutdowns/gas ups etc-Govern all procedures regarding pipeline cleaning, testing, dewatering, and final tie-ins to existing systems-Ensure that all special conditions and undertakings of regulatory agencies, ministries and local authorities are complied with-Ensure that all “clean-up” operations are satisfactory to all concerned prior to releasing contractor-Be conscious of public relations. IE municipal officials, property owners, Ontario Energy Board (OEB) inspectors and ministry personnel

Chatham, Ontario

Support the Construction Superintendent in day to day operations of the project plus but not limited too:-Being implicitly familiar with the Company's Construction Specifications and Procedures, the C.S.A. Z662-03 Oil & Gas Pipeline Systems Code - Be familiar with the construction plans, specifications, contract agreements, job scheduling, and all special agreements between the Company and Contractor-Be familiar with special agreements between the Company and government ministries, local municipalities, plus the requirements set forth by the Ontario Energy Board, including Environmental Guidelines.-Schedule survey crews, staking, compaction testing, settlement monitors etc-Attend site meetings with contractor to discuss project problems, special conditions, start of construction, etc.-Ensure each inspector on the project, understands their duties, reports, special instructions, etc.-Help deal with any requests by regulatory or municipal authorities concerning construction-Co-ordinate system shut down for tie-in purposes with gas control and the district persons involved-Assist the inspection staff with any specific problems, construction plans or specification interpretation that they may encounter-Ensure that all special conditions and undertakings of regulatory agencies, ministries and local authorities are complied with-Set-up and maintain daily communications with the Construction Manager and / or Project Manager, regarding construction progress, problems, etc.

Burlington, Ontario

• Manage Utility Services activities within a geographic area of responsibility, including legislative compliance, activation of new services, plant damages prevention and operation and maintenance of the pipeline system.• Accountable for meeting targeted service levels for company and customer generated work at the lowest possible costs.• Improve productivity of employees through effective execution of Utility Service processes.• Ensure quality targets are safely achieved for all Utility Services work activities.• Lead, manage and develop a staff of 13 front line employees.• Responsible for supporting the District’s work efforts towards the attainment of externally focused objectives related to franchise and municipal partnership opportunities.- Emergency Duty Manager Rotation

Hamilton/Halton

-Work with Municipal/Regional Project Managers and their consultants to review their road work construction designs to determine if there will be conflicts with any UG plant within their project limits. During these reviews I will also see if our plant requires upgrade or reinforcement and if there are any cost avoidances by making suggestions of alternative design to the roads and other structures to avoid UG having to relocate plant. -Project Manage reinforcement/leakage and municipal relocation projects in which some of my duties are; writing business cases and completing capital requisitions; determine proposal running lines; over see pre-work is complete; manage the budget of the project (On time and at targeted/estimated costs). -Feed information into our performance coordinator to ensure we are on target for monthly/yearly spends and estimate future capital dollars for our district. -Facilitate and coordinate district construction planning meetings. -District liaison with other departments on the planning/execution of projects-Emergency Duty Manager standby rotation

Hamilton/Halton

My responsibilities include but not limited to the following:-Provide training to reps as required for EHS, technical skill update or new skills-R8 support for role out and updates-Handle contractor and customer technical issues and possible complaints-Cover Utility Support Managers in their absence by;-Assisting in the managing of their employees-Emergency response and meetings etc. -My role was the main point of contact for the TSSA, if they require information or to answer questions-Responsible for any training that is required for SMC group and the new Construction and Growth group.-Responsible for contract management, which can include setting up the contracts to the performance of the contract-Maintain the relationship with the City of Hamilton Emergency Advisory Committee (EPAC) and the Community Awareness Emergency Response committee (CAER)-Continue to build a relationship with the Hamilton Fire Department training center-Emergency Duty Manager standby rotation

Hamilton/Halton

My responsibilities include:-Completing audits on construction crews, customer service, plant service, utility service representatives, meter reading department and stations. These evaluations are completed based on company policies and procedures, OHSA statutory requirements, B149 code and other legislation. -Required to meet with the DSD Construction Team Lead and Utility Service Manager from my area monthly, in order to share my observations. -Lead role in coordinating the development of our non-conformance process and the standardization of our team’s auditing checklists. These projects have required me to work closely with my fellow team members and other internal company departments. -I was on the development team for the quality assurance computer application. I am currently the administrator of this application. As administrator, I provide operational support, technical guidance and training to the quality assurance team. I work closely with IT services in the continual development and testing of this application. -Developed a user-friendly manual for the ‘QA Administrator Application’, to be used by future administrators.

Halton/Hamilton Area

CUSTOMER SERVICE 1990-1995 I was a Customer Services Representative and progressed to the 1A level. My responsibilities included dealing with customers; trouble shooting; diagnosing; and repairing all natural gas equipment within homes and commercial buildings. Ensuring all work done and equipment within these buildings met company standards and Ontario regulations. Responding and making safe to odour calls. I also assisted in the training of new staff. PLANT SERVICES 1995 – 2000 I was a Class 1 Maintenance Representative, Job Grade 221. My responsibilities included installing, abandoning, maintaining, and repairing all underground plant within the distribution system to company standards and Ontario codes. As a Class 1 Maintenance Representative, I responded to any emergency situations involving natural gas, which included accurately diagnosing any problems with the piping system and taking the appropriate measures. I regularly dealt with customers and contractors, answering all questions and providing them with accurate locates of the piping system. I also assisted in the training of new staff.

Oakville, Ontario

I installed natural gas equipment; central air conditioning and heat pumps. The customer service responsibilities included: dealing with customers; trouble shooting; diagnosing; and repairing all the equipment, ensuring codes were met. I was lead hand for installation of this equipment, often supervising as many as three employees.

Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning

Business Administration/Finance

Working towards my Business Administration Diploma

Micro Electronic And Communitcation Certificates

Computer Systems Certificate