Nexterra Systems Corp. is a global leader in plant-scale, energy-from-waste gasification systems for the production of clean, renewable heat and power.• Project Management, new installations, upgrades and equipment improvements.• Maintenance Management of all supplied equipment.• Review and approve purchase orders, change orders and contracts/sub-contracts and schedules, cost estimates, monthly estimated cost at completion report, billing and claims.• Investigating potentially serious situations and implementing corrective measures.• Managing financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interests and maintain good relationships with client.• Liaison for onsite contractors, customer process, operational, and maintenance staff.• Review bid packages hire third party contractors, on site consultation and supervision when needed. • Responsible for all related administration pertaining to customer site visits and calls.• Responsible for recording and interpreting plant equipment operation and maintenance issues and planning preventative measures.• Identifying required and optional changes in project scope; negotiating change orders with the owner.• On site start-up, commissioning, setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of all supplied equipment.• Customer training and instruction, customer service both remote and onsite. Key Accomplishments…* Managed electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic and pneumatic installation and startup of major Gasification projects.* Supervised and managed the upgrades and improvements to Gasifiers, material handling, and hydraulic systems.* Successfully trained customers’ operation and maintenance staff on safe operation and maintenance practices of all supplied equipment.

Leading national installation and service provider of electrical, mechanical, communications, and control systems for industrial, commercial and institutional applications. Total plant maintenance and predictive maintenance programs.• Reported to the Manager B.C. Division.• Managed all day-to-day operational aspects of assigned projects and all operational aspects of the service department.• Created schedule and manpower plan for projects and coordinated the tradesmen to ensure the schedule was met.• Identified any risks on the project, including scope, schedule and cost issues, and developed an action plan to mitigate these risks.• Managed the procurement process for projects including shop drawing submittals and approvals, material and equipment purchases, rentals, and subcontracts when required. Approved all expenditures.• Communicated regularly with all project stakeholders on the status of the project, which included the client management personnel, and suppliers.• Identified further opportunities acted upon them - built and maintained excellent client relationships.• Submitted monthly estimated cost at completion reports, contemplated change order costing, and approved change order additions to project tender, monthly project progress draws.Key Accomplishments:* Managed the safe decontamination and removal of 7 x 12,500V PCB filled transformers and the installation and commissioning of their replacements with no disruption to electrical, mechanical or communication services.* Managed automation upgrades to a major Canada Post mail sorting station.* Managed extension and upgrades to: Langley Memorial Hospital and new emergency center, Royal Columbian Hospital. * Participated in the design build process for the upgrade of a heritage mixed usage building to a certified LEED’s building.

With 50 years of experience, more than 600 skilled employees and a 300,000 square foot facility, the Company’s depth and breadth of capabilities are unique in the aerospace industry.• Reported to the VP of Operations.• Responsible for the day to day management of the maintenance department.• Ensured an effective preventative maintenance program was established and maintained for systems and equipment.• Scope of work included supervision of Electrical and Mechanical activities and assisting with improvement projects.• Ensured Highest Level of Health & Safety and 5S (sort, systematize, sweep, standardize and sustain) in the work area.• Ensured Quality, Cost and Schedule Targets were met.• Set daily/shift schedule goals, reviewed with Charge hands on regular basis, and ensured highest utilization of resources.• Coached, counseled, and disciplined relating to lateness, absenteeism, productivity, quality, clocking-related issues.• Reviewed sub-contractor and internal work compliance with Electrical and safety codes.• Managed project costing, procurement of electrical and mechanical hardware and project management.• Conducted monthly crew meetings to review Health & Safety, Costs, Quality, Improvement, and Schedule Status.Key Accomplishments:* Resolved a long time ongoing intermittent issue with assembly robot.* Converted process and electrical controls on two composite bonding / curing Autoclave’s to PLC.* Reacted quickly to the ongoing challenges encountered on the plant floor, machine centers, assembly lines, etc.* Reimplemented the maintenance program, including training of maintenance and utility staff. * Project Management on capital equipment purchases, and relocations.

One of Canada’s top producers of high-volume, high-quality green and dry veneers, for use in the plywood, LVL industries. Approx. 120 full-time employees and 10-20 contractors; a division Itochu Corporation, Tokyo, Japan.• Reported to the Plant Manager; supervised plant skilled trades and contractors, including electricians, gas technicians, millwrights, utility staff; contracted service personnel and on site OEM technicians.• Supervised the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of all plant equipment, mobile equipment, office, warehouse, and plant buildings, water treatment and pollution control equipment. • Acted as liaison with production, vendors and contractors to ensure safe, timely, installations and upgrades with minimal production disruption.• Prioritized work orders, created project estimates, set schedules, and managed costs.• Managed the preventative maintenance program, and gave “safety toolbox” talks to maintenance staff and contractors.• Analyzed machine center down time - took appropriate action; implemented preventive and corrective measures.Key Accomplishments:* Achieved production uptime target on a new veneer peeling line of 90% within 90 days, and 95% shortly thereafter.* Commissioned a large, innovative drying line by working closely with the OEM and third-party vendors.* Eliminated utility-imposed excess power factor penalties.* Led all aspects (tendering, contracting, etc.) of a winning bid for a new transformer and power distribution center, managed the resulting project to completion on time and below budget.* Created and implemented preventative maintenance program.

A world-leading supplier of machinery, services and technology to the plywood, engineered wood, LVL, overlaid panel, decorative veneer and multi-layer parquet industries.• Supervised the installation, I/O checkout, debugging, and commissioning of capital equipment and related systems.• Worked with in-house staff, customers, suppliers, and third-party contractors to meet contractual agreements and quality standards, maintained deficiency and progress lists.• Assisted production and maintenance staff with scheduling installation, maintenance and training visits• Demonstrated skills in: * Research and development, program development, maintenance/spare parts manual revue, and shop testing. * PLC programming, instrumentation and positioning control calibration, startup and maintenance services.* Laser scanning and digital camera grading, commissioning, setup, calibration, customer support.* On site project management, customer service, customer training / instruction, sales and training presentations.* Machine performance / acceptance tests. Documented problem areas implemented corrective measures.Key Accomplishments:* Installed and commissioned leading-edge high speed automatic saw and veneer peeling line.* Assigned challenging mechanical and electrical issues needing resolve, to bring projects to final sign off stage.* Updated and modified older machines and associated automation and process control systems to accommodate customers changing process needs.

A provider of automation, process and control design, electrical installation and maintenance services.• Estimated jobs, purchased materials, contracted for third-party services.• Supervised jobsite workers, and provided overall project management.• Technical evaluations, machine center process analysis, upgrade feasibility studies, and maintenance projection costs. Key Accomplishments:* Designed, updated, installed, and maintained a wide variety of specialized industrial machinery and equipment for several major clients such as Valon Kone Brunette, AEP Engineering, and Accurate Rubber.* Designed a portable electric generation plant.* Converted European supplied capital equipment controls and hardware, to comply with CSA and UL standards.* Upgraded machine center control systems to PLC control. Modified programs and hardware to maximize production.