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Corner Brook, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Finishing Room Supervisor and Winder Specialist responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Finishing Department as well as providing Technical support for winding operations and maintenance.Duties include:- Verification of lockout / tag out including electrical, valves and other equipment- BBS Safety audits- Conducting toolbox meetings- Conducting monthly safety meetings- Troubleshooting process and operational issues using PI and other plant tools- Verification of overhead crane checks- Completion and sign off of hot work permits- Tracking of employee and process variances and developing action plans to resolve- Working with unionized employees within contract guidelines- Sign off of safe work permits- Controlling Finishing inventory -Coordination of continuous improvement around Finishing and Winding operations

Corner Brook, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Mill wide Shift Supervisor responsible for the safe and efficient operation of two paper machines, finishing department and 14+ employees from 8am-4pm. Responsible for the entire mill operation as well as 25+ after 4pm.Duties include:- Verification of lockout / tag out including steam, electrical, valves and other equipment- BBS safety audits- Conducting toolbox meetings- Conducting monthly safety meetings- Troubleshooting process and operational issues using PI and other plant tools- Verification of overhead crane checks- Completion and sign off of hot work permits- Tracking of employee and process variances and developing action plans to resolve- Working with unionized employees within contract guidelines- Sign off of safe work permits

TMP Operations Supervisor responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a TMP plant and 19+ employees.Duties include:- Verification of lockout / tag out including steam, electrical, valves and other equipment- BBS and Take 5 safety audits- Conducting toolbox meetings- Conducting monthly safety meetings- Conducting safety investigations- Troubleshooting process and operational issues using PI and other plant tools- Completion and sign off of hot work permits- Completion and sign off of safe work permits- Tracking of employee and process variances and developing action plans to resolve- Working with unionized employees within contract guidelines- Covering for Superintendent when required- Covering weekend call for wood room, wood yard, effluent plant, and TMP

Mill wide Shift Supervisor responsible for the safe and efficient operation of two paper machines, finishing department and 14+ employees from 8am-4pm. Responsible for the entire mill operation as well as 25+ after 4pm.Duties include:- Verification of lockout / tag out including steam, electrical, valves and other equipment- BBS safety audits- Conducting toolbox meetings- Conducting monthly safety meetings- Troubleshooting process and operational issues using PI and other plant tools- Verification of overhead crane checks- Completion and sign off of hot work permits- Tracking of employee and process variances and developing action plans to resolve- Working with unionized employees within contract guidelines- Sign off of safe work permits

Ensured the safe and efficient operation of the paper machine. Duties included:- Worked closely with mechanical and electrical departments to plan Maintenance shutdowns- Worked with mechanical and electrical departments to resolve issues on the paper machine- Operated paper machine within budget guidlines- Troubleshooting of operational, process, mechanical, and electrical issues on the paper machine- In charge of winder operation and maintenance- Development of lockout and tag out forms on electrical, steam and mechanical systems- Providing a safe work environment and resolving safety issues- Communication of operational or safety directives- Development and updating of operator daily checklists- Working with unionized employees within contract guidelines- Using DCS, PI, Measurex and other plant tools for paper machine operation

Worked under the paper mill department as a Winder Specialist Duties included: - Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of two winders- Worked with maintenance and electrical departments to plan maintenance shuts- Supervised execution of winder maintenance and electrical work- Performed a lead roll in troubleshooting operational, mechanical, and electrical issues- Developed troubleshooting guides and continuous improvement for winder operations- Project leader in developing winding cams for directory grades- Project leader in reconfiguring all winding cams for better press room performance- Developed lost time programs for winders- Project leader and commissioning of PM2 winder automation project- Developed operator daily checklists to ensure safe and efficient operation- Reviewed and revised operating procedures on winders- Worked with OHS committee to recognize and control hazards of winder operation - Developed lockout and confined space forms to ensure safe isolation of equipmentWorked under the technical department as a Customer Quality Representative Duties included:- Responsible for ensuring quality control and ISO compliance for paper from machines and winders- Provided technical support for customers and technical representatives in the field- Visited press rooms for customer relations and technical support troubleshooting issues- One of the key project managers in development of directory grade paper- Investigated customer complaints and related to process issues- Worked with Technical Director to develop a database to follow production and relate to customers- Used PI, DCS, Measurex and other plant systems to ensure efficient operation of machines

Duties Included:- Coaching and auditing of frontline supervisors to increase their communication through active supervision at the workstation- Auditing and modifying supervisor checklists to ensure parameters are followed (Toolbox meetings, health and safety audits, production details etc.)- Coaching and auditing of management meetings to ensure quality and content parameters are followed

Corner Brook

Working part time to help out in the family business. Duties include:- Operating backhoes, excavators, loaders, rollers, and dump trucks- Performing maintenance and employing troubleshooting skills on heavy equipment- Setup billing spreadsheets in excel- Setup all documentation for COR certification (NLCSA health and safety program)

Corner Brook

Owner and operator of a part time small engine repair business. Rebuilding engines, modifying and tuning engines, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, welding, and fabricating.

Worked on paper machine to produce newsprint. Duties included:- Operated industrial machinery- Operated and performed daily checks on overhead cranes- Worked on installing paper machine clothing during maintenance shuts- Completed daily checklist to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment- Performed lockout of energized sources such as steam, electrical and mechanical equipment

Bolton Ontario

Worked for a sub contractor for Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and various other municipalities in the GTA. Duties included: - Supervising crews- Road painting- Laying out intersections, lane lines and parking lots as per blueprints- Installing road and highway signs- High pressure blasting- Transportation of dangerous goods- Traffic control- Crowd control- Operating painting equipment and large center liners.

Web Handling And Converting, Winding: Machines, Mechanics And Measurements

Pulp And Paper Engineering Technology (Later Named Manufacturing Engineering Technology), Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Courses included Organizational Behaviour, Computer Applications, Thermodynamics, Industrial Electronic Devices, Papermaking Processes.