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Logan Lake, British Columbia, Canada

~ Represented site as a work management expert while seconded to the RBS project.~ Served as a subject matter expert and advanced system user for all objectives related to work management and supply chain improvement efforts.~ Established data standards and best practices for a new EAM system.~ Recognized and addressed deficiencies, challenges, and concerns within current business procedures and systems, devising strategies for enhancement.~ Leveraged the knowledge of key… Show more ~ Represented site as a work management expert while seconded to the RBS project.~ Served as a subject matter expert and advanced system user for all objectives related to work management and supply chain improvement efforts.~ Established data standards and best practices for a new EAM system.~ Recognized and addressed deficiencies, challenges, and concerns within current business procedures and systems, devising strategies for enhancement.~ Leveraged the knowledge of key individuals to meet organizational goals.~ Simplified technical details and effectively communicated to diverse audiences.~ Advocated for modifications in business processes and improved utilization of systems and system data.~ Worked alongside technical, change management, and project teams to coordinate and deliver project and business communications.~ Established performance objectives and metrics for primary project goals, detailing requirements for monitoring, reporting, and communication.~ Trained, mentored, and assisted team members and business end users in the utilization and understanding of the new system and related processes.~ Engaged and motivated employees to adopt new practices and behaviors. Show less

Highland Valley Copper Operations, Logan Lake, B.C.

The Mill created a small internal team to start preparing for the possibility of an upgrade of our site's business systems. As a lead member of this team we took the approach that the work management process within Mill Maintenance required an overhaul, and that getting our people back to fundamental practices was required.This project included the creation of clear, best practice roles & responsibilities for our people, accompanied by updated training materials, meeting agendas, and… Show more The Mill created a small internal team to start preparing for the possibility of an upgrade of our site's business systems. As a lead member of this team we took the approach that the work management process within Mill Maintenance required an overhaul, and that getting our people back to fundamental practices was required.This project included the creation of clear, best practice roles & responsibilities for our people, accompanied by updated training materials, meeting agendas, and improvements to many of the planning, scheduling and execution tools, data and processes used on a regular basis. Show less

Highland Valley Copper Partnership, Logan Lake, B.C.

~ Led a team of planners and schedulers that effectively planned and scheduled maintenance for a wide range of mobile equipment. Dealing with hundreds of units, the team managed various essential fleets, including: ~ Various Cat 793-model haul trucks ~ Letourneau L-1850 loaders ~ Cat 24M & 16M graders ~ Cat D10T dozers ~ Komatsu WA500 & WA600 loaders ~ Numerous unique, ancillary assets such as Volvo service trucks and forklifts~ Utilized advanced… Show more ~ Led a team of planners and schedulers that effectively planned and scheduled maintenance for a wide range of mobile equipment. Dealing with hundreds of units, the team managed various essential fleets, including: ~ Various Cat 793-model haul trucks ~ Letourneau L-1850 loaders ~ Cat 24M & 16M graders ~ Cat D10T dozers ~ Komatsu WA500 & WA600 loaders ~ Numerous unique, ancillary assets such as Volvo service trucks and forklifts~ Utilized advanced technologies such as real-time equipment monitoring and oil analysis to improve predictive maintenance strategies.~ Developed and implemented a highly effective Pre-PM program.~ Ensured consistent communication and engagement with team members on a daily and weekly basis, fostering trust.~ Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo.~ Developed and maintained key performance indicators to increase accountability of performance~ Implemented change management techniques to update outdated or nonexistent processes and systems, and communicate to end users.~ Collaborated openly with our union members/tradespeople and other departments including Operations, Execution, Reliability, ~ Purchasing, Supply Chain to enhance cross-functional understanding and promote strong working relationships. Show less

Elkview Operations, Sparwood, B.C.

~ Performed planning and scheduling duties for the following areas: Haul Trucks and Support Equipment, Shovels and Drills, Buildings and Facilities.~ Conducted regular field inspections to collect information and define job scopes.~ Created job plans for routine maintenance tasks, including essential details for efficient scheduling, assignment, and execution.~ Collaborated with experts to review work requests and grasp job complexities.~ Planned the tasks and sequences required… Show more ~ Performed planning and scheduling duties for the following areas: Haul Trucks and Support Equipment, Shovels and Drills, Buildings and Facilities.~ Conducted regular field inspections to collect information and define job scopes.~ Created job plans for routine maintenance tasks, including essential details for efficient scheduling, assignment, and execution.~ Collaborated with experts to review work requests and grasp job complexities.~ Planned the tasks and sequences required to complete various jobs.~ Identified HSE risks for each task and necessary permits.~ Determined task durations and resource needs.~ Established lead times for required parts and identified necessary tools.~ Designed work templates for repetitive jobs.~ Maintained equipment bill of material (BOM) content to support job plans.~ Provided estimated start dates for "Ready To Schedule" work.~ Reviewed job feedback to enhance future work plans.~ Produced weekly schedules for the execution teams.~ Advanced user of CMMS systems (J.D. Edwards and Microsoft Dynamics Ax) for effective planning, scheduling, and reporting.~ Collaborated with reliability teams on condition-based monitoring (CBM) practices.~ Identified and scheduled major projects and equipment overhauls, incorporating gantt charts as needed.~ Managed tracking systems for serialized component hours, rebuilds, and costs.~ Established maintenance programs for new equipment and handled surplus information for retired equipment.~ Continuously enhanced existing maintenance processes, systems, and job plans.~ Managed warranty and reconciliation processes with vendors. Show less

College, Technical, Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Activities and Societies: 1996-2000: Men's Volleyball Team 1996-1998: Received Diploma - Recreation Facilities Maintenance and Operations.

High School, With Honors