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Nisku, Ab, Ca

Lead the corporations manufacturing function.Represent the corporation and act as liaison between the corporation and key stake holders, board members, and bank lenders. Assess the effectiveness of the management team and optimize the organizational structure for the manufacturing division. Identify key areas for risk reduction, cost savings, sustainability, and reliability of each facility. Accountable to achieve workforce stability through recruitment, development, training, turnover management, and succession planning toward annual and long term performance objectives. Successfully develop and implement annual business plans. Accountable for ensuring sustainable and cost effective operations while meeting or exceeding federal, provincial, and industry standards.Endeavour to increase and maximize business revenue, EBITDA and overall P&L of the corporation. Monitor, manage trends, and develop initiatives and KPI’s to measure and improve the manufacturing function performance. Initiate plans and processes that minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, raw materials, and capital.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Manage the Fort Saskatchewan Sulphides (H2S & CS2) facility, ensuring that it is operated in a reliable, and cost effective manner while meeting environmental, safety, and Responsible Care standards.Envinonmental, Health & Safety Responsibilities:Communicate the Chemtrade environmental, Safety & Health policies(ES&H) and procedures to staff. Formulate and implement strategy to ensure effectiveness and facility compliance with ES&H policies and procedures. Strongly and visibly support the ES&H policies and procedure to plant personnel in initiating all communication and meeting with a consideration of ES&H activities concerns and status. Incorporate ES&H performance metrics into all plant personnel's performance reviews. Encourage, support and highlight all ES&H rewards and recognition efforts and achievements. Develop projects and budgetary requirements that will improve performance in achieving ES&H metrics and objectives.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Manage and coach site operators, maintenance, and contractors. Maintain a working environment that fosters a high degree of participation and team work from all employees. Manage site period costs and capital budgets in concert with site operators. Monitor process operations in addition to product and raw material inventories. Continually evaluate site processes for cost effectiveness and upgrade as required. Ensure that the collective agreement is administered effectively and cooperatively. Manage responsible care activities for the site ensuring that risks are minimized for site employees and the surrounding community. Ensure site environmental management systems are in place, functional and permit and licensing requirements are met. Ensure that site assets are maintained to reduce the risk of lost business through equipment reliability or the risk of safety and environmental incidents. Participate in regional committees representing Chemtrade in a professional manner.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Provided process engineering/technical and operations/maintenance support to the Prince George Sodium Chlorate facility.Environmental, Health & Safety:Responsible for production crew safety (facilitate toolbox meetings, ensures crew training is up to date and conducts behavior based job observations. Participated in the presentation of safety topics at monthly meetings. Conducted site inspections to idetify and correct potential unsafe condition/behaviors and environmental concerns. Conducted incident investigations when required.Addressed assigned safety and environmental actions in a timely manner. Participated in EH&S continuous improvement activities. Assisted the EH&S supervisor with safety and environmental initiatives when required. Supported responsible care initiatives and programs. Participated in plant process safety management activities (process hazard analysis, management of change, ect.). Monitored environmental performance and took action when necessary. Production Supervision:Directed the day to day production activities. Monitored the operation for optimal performance in quality, production, and cost. Assisted with the compilation of production statistics. Provided technical assistance on plant initiatives and problems.Maintenance Support:Supervised emergency maintenance repairs. Prepared equipment lockouts. Worked closely with operations manager and maintenance superintendent on routine and major maintenance work. Assisted in the development and modification of preventative maintenance activities.Engineering Support/Project Management:Provided engineering/technical support to capital projects as required. Managed assigned capital projects to ensure work is completed per design, on schedule, and on budget. Compiled technical data for projects or other plant needs. Participated in the jont health and safety and standing committees. Monitored operations for efficiency and made recommendations for improvement.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Provided technical and engineering support to the Prince George Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Chlorate facilities. Provided support to the managment team to develop a culture committed to safety, environmental awareness and continuous improvement, consistent with the ethics of Responsible Care. Actively participated in the sites environmental, health and safety programs. Identified, reviewed and implemented process improvement and cost reduction opportunities. Provided technical input for plant/business opportunities and initiatives. Developed and managed plant optimization programs. Provided technical and troubleshooting support to operations and maintenance. Assisted the plant in investigating and resolving product quality issues. Assisted in the development and modification of operating procedures. Provideed relief supervision in the operations and maintenance departments. Provided periodic management on-call coverage for the plant. Provided process engineering/technical support to capital projects as required. Managed assigned capital projects to ensure work is completed per design, on schedule, and on budget.

Monitored daily process and environmental trends. Recommended strategies during daily production meeting how to increase process efficiency, quality and productivity. Investigated process issues and proposed possible solutions. Educated and coached staff and unionized employees on optimal process operating conditions. Performed PM inspections on process equipment. Implemented process controls and developed process flow diagrams. Appointed risk coordinator for the sinter/acid department. Optimized process equipment. Assisted operations with shift supervision coverage as required. Commissioned new process equipment. Involved with priority ranking of maintenance work

Dublin, Ie

Analyzed kit inventory and tested equipment reliability. Networked computers and synchronized with EM transceiver. Programmed downhole EM MWD tool and tested functionality. Troubleshoot EM signal issues created by signal interruption. Collaborated with team members and other personnel on site to ensure a uniform understanding of the job. Planned safety meetings with team members and informed the group of our plan of action and hazards which may be present. Reported daily activities, faulty equipment, and safety meetings to superiors. Trained and supervised coworkers on EM MWD tools and assigned tasks

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Chemical Engineering