Raminder Samra Email & Phone Number

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

- Provide support to implement the multi-year inflow and infiltration (I/I) strategy - Lead projects related to I/I through the downspout disconnection program- Review and ensure the impact of I/I to existing and planned water and wastewater infrastructure are minimized or mitigated - Execute assigned projects, including all planning and deliverables while identifying resources, stakeholders, funding related challenges, and maintaining scope

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Managed the discharge permit program for all companies within Peel Region, dealing as the primary contact from Region of Peel to review the setups and the analytical testing results prior to granting approval.- Provided notifications and public education to residents/organizations within the Region of Peel for dye/smoke testing procedures to be completed within selected areas.- Inspected industrial premises to identify companies that may require monitoring to ensure compliance with the wastewater bylaw and prepared correspondence to companies found in non-compliance during inspections.- Reviewed and evaluated analytical reports to determine compliance with the wastewater bylaw and determine enforcement action if violations occur.- Acted as an emergency spill response coordinator to ensure proper cleanup efforts for any hazardous material spills across the Region of Peel in accordance with applicable environmental legislation.- Assigned and administered surcharge and compliance agreements with industrial process dischargers.- Investigated complaints pertaining to water pollution or environmental concerns from residents in Peel.- Inputted all inspection data into the BEAR program and prepare detailed monthly reports with regards to day-to-day activities.- Educated contacts within companies of the wastewater bylaw and the incentive programs offered by Peel Region along with any other inquires contacts may have including technical concerns.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Assisting with the operation of a Household Hazardous Waste facility by receiving, categorizing, storing, and co-ordinating the shipping of waste- Maintaining an accounting system of waste collection activities- Contributing to the developmental process of creating biofuels with recycled oils received- Providing information on household hazardous waste and depot services to residents, as well as responding to inquires and general concerns- Ensuring adherence to requirements of the Ministry of the Environment's Certificate of Approvals, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, Ontario Regulation 347, WHMIS, and administering on site emergency response measures and/or other duties as assigned

Hamilton, Ontario

- Provided daily leadership, coaching, and technical support to a team of 30 hourly employees in aunionized environment.- Ensured that all operations were safe and that employees worked in compliance with establishedsafe work practices and operation procedures.- Analyzed various yield and labour reports on a daily basis to improve decision making within thedepartment.- Monitored production schedules along with personnel to ensure production requirements weremet on a timely basis.- Worked alongside maintenance department to optimize equipment run time and minimizedowntime using prior maintenance experience to provide guidance to maintenance personnel.- Ensured that the quality of all finished product met customer specifications and that all foodsafety, GMP and housekeeping standards were maintained at all times.- Developed lead hands within department by providing assessment of performance, along withdirection on how to proceed and guidance as required to achieve success for the next level.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

- Understood and supported execution of site projects. Assisted with the identification and quantification of Critical Business Needs and primary opportunities for improvement.- Facilitated OEE Continuous Improvement with cross-functional teams including setting of annual OEE improvement targets and facilitating weekly status reviews and action planning.- Conducted business case and risk analysis as required. Provided CI Project Management support utilizing DMADV / PDCA framework. - Researched and applied functional best practices within project scope.- Ensured sustainable results through application of change management and pragmatic control plans. - Provided coaching to others on Six Sigma, and Lean methodology & tools.

Hamilton, Ontario

- 1st rotation in a 3-year leadership track development program for Maple Leaf Foods- Managed a team of 12 millwrights and electricians and provided motivation, leadership and career development assistance- Supervised repair work and overhauls completed by maintenance team, as well as contractors- Used SAP to evaluate work orders to be completed, prioritized and assigned to crews - Led a cross-functional team executing improvement projects in the packaging area of plant. Ensured that all project goals were met and all key stakeholders in project were satisfied with final outcomes- Performed periodic inspections of recently maintained equipment so as to observe the quality of the maintenance performed and the operating condition of the equipment- Assisted with the identification of root causes following equipment failures and development of new maintenance tasks to eliminate them in the future - Ensured compliance with BRC and CFIA requirements as it relates to food safety and ensure that corrective action requests are dealt with in an effective and timely manner

Mississauga, Ontario

- Inspected industrial premises to identify companies that may require monitoring to ensure compliance with the wastewater bylaw and prepared correspondence to companies found in non-compliance during inspections- Input all inspection data into the Liquid Waste Monitoring Database- Prepared detailed monthly reports- Educated contacts within companies of the wastewater bylaw, as well as incentive programs offered by Peel Region water smart program- Completed informational searches for industrial premises within Peel- Toured and familiarized self with wastewater treatment process at Region of Peel facilities at Lakeview, as well as Clarkson

- Assisting with the operation of a Household Hazardous Waste facility by receiving, categorizing, storing, and co-ordinating the shipping of waste- Maintaining an accounting system of waste collection activities- Contributing to the developmental process of creating biofuels with recycled oils received - Providing information on household hazardous waste and depot services to residents, as well as responding to inquires and general concerns- Ensuring adherence to requirements of the Ministry of the Environment's Certificate of Approvals, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, Ontario Regulation 347, WHMIS, and administering on site emergency response measures and/or other duties as assigned

Arthur, Ontario

- Gather information from drawings, and make a new part/assembly from scratch on Solidworks, detail drawings to submit to builders - Scanned old paper documents and organized the database on the computer while referencing to newer machines to be built. - Designed and managed a project (out feed conveyor and seat stud component) to be implemented into existing assembly lines as well as brand new line - Purchase, and organize shipments of parts to be used in assemblies. As well as keep constant communication with suppliers to maintain a good relationship. - Researched and ordered the best material to use for new projects as well as existing projects

Education record

Activities and Societies: McMaster Engineering Society Student MemberThis joint program required students attend over 20 hours of lectures.

Engineering Technology, General

- Labs for Chemical Engineering, PLC Programming, Control Theory, as well as Instrumentation & Control are held at Mohawk College

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: - Football TeamGraduated as an Ontario Scholar.