Mike Theil Email & Phone Number

Chalk River, Ontario, Canada

Chalk River

Operations Specialist with extensive experience in nuclear fuel fabrication. Specializes in directly supporting production teams, to effectively troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes. Known for employing an ongoing commitment to safety, productivity and regulatory compliance. Professional and organized with demonstrated interpersonal communication and team work abilities. Leads, coordinates and facilitates maintenance work, including rapid response to breakdowns. Delivers robust knowledge of safety requirements within industrial operations to support multi-disciplinary teams and optimize operational performance. Core competencies include:• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and process issues• Knowledgeable of CAN N286, CAN Z299 and ISO 9001 standards• Experienced in repairs and process optimization• Qualified Work Permit Authorizer and Officer in Charge for a Class 1 Nuclear FacilityLead engineering support and oversee daily operational activities, maintenance, projects, and nuclear fuel procedures while upholding safe fuel fabrication operations.First response to operational and equipment anomalies.Provide thorough and resourceful guidance to internal/external staff, ensuring safety and operational compliance.Establishing and monitoring equipment performance.Support for prototype and process development work,Produce, and update facility operating documentation, LOTO, emergency procedures, safety and licensing documents and other production related documents.Provide interface between Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facility (NFFF), other CNL support personnel and project contractors. Experience with internal maintenance and Engineering Change Control process; identify and initiate changes to approved designs/work scope and recommend improvements.Interface with waste program to ensure adherence to waste stream standards.

Scarborough Ontario

Maintained resistance, projection, laser and gas metal arc welding automated cells.Worked daily with ABB, Panasonic, Miller, Medar, and Allen-Bradley equipment; performing routine programming, preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, and production coverage. Assisted other North American Van-Rob facilities with robot maintenance programs and troubleshooting.