Robert (Rob) Kovacs Email & Phone Number

Canada

Canada

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Focusing on systems, people and continuous improvement.

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

• Responsible for the overall safe and environmentally friendly operation of the mill.• Lead, mentor and develop the Area Specialists, Operations Maintenance Coordinator and Shift Supervisors • Ensure all KPI’s and operating targets are met.• Control, build and maintain the $500,000 operational budget.• Train all unionized positions on inclusion and diversity• Engage all team members in the organization's culture shift initiative and lead by example.

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

• Responsible for providing leadership, development, mentorship and guidance to the Shift Supervisors• Ensure shift KPI and targets are met.

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

• Responsible for the overall performance and upkeep of operational capability in the digester area ensuring all area KPI’s are clearly identified, tracked, and adhered to.• Promoted a safe working environment and safe work practices.• Assisted in the upkeep of all production processes including SOPs, training documentation, KPIs/targets, costs, troubleshooting, lockouts and lost opportunities.• Worked with Operations, Shift Supervisors, Technical and other Specialists and Planners to optimize process capability and efficiency.

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

• Oversaw the Service Department of the local branch of Westerra Equipment. • Worked closely with the Operations Manager to support high levels of customer experience, employee engagement and profitable revenue growth.• Managed a team of mobile and shop-based technicians on all aspects of productivity, scheduling and billing.• Liaised directly with customers providing equipment repair updates, accurate costing expectations and resolving disputes.• Provided follow up with both internal and external customers for technical related issues.• Developed and worked within budgets to maintain a profitable operation under best practice industry model.

Rosedale, British Columbia

• Developed the Asset Management Plan including: planning, asset protection, insurance, replacement reserves, preventative and maintenance repairs, inventory tracking, condition and reporting. • Created a Facilities /Infrastructure Maintenance Management plan.• Co-managed capital projects new construction/infrastructure, including upgrades and renovations (commercial and residential buildings – design and redesign). Oversight of the custodial program. • Implemented Emergency Management training for senior staff and leaders. Ensured all safety systems were in place.• Led emergency and safety meetings and participated in regular regional emergency management meetings.• Provided expertise to the Lytton Emergency Management team during the Lytton BC fires.• Led the overall roads, parks and grounds development and maintenance including• Provided oversight of the Security Program. Acted as a liaison with a contracted Security company on all security matters. • Managed water and wastewater systems.

Fort Hills

Manager, Tailings Operations | July 2016 – June 2020Area Manager, Tailings | January 2015 - July 2016Operations Coordinator, Tailings | June 2012 - January 2015• Developed annual operating budgets for multiple departments and sub-departments for up to $125M annually.• Led cross functional team, including Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Process Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Supply Change Management and Reliability Engineering Departments.• Conducted and managed investigations for serious safety incidents; proactively coached teams to prevent incidents and accidents. • Managed and approved Management of Change (MOC) process.• Developed and reviewed KPI’s regularly for sound data-driven decision making for the purpose of change, used continuous improvement methodology.• Aided in cost cutting to meet sanctioning approval by: combining departments, lowering operational headcount, reducing heavy and light vehicle fleet and recommended a reduction in several areas of the system design (savings up to $5M)• Oversaw the construction and implementation of capital projects with company and contract workforces, ensuring construction and start-up timelines were met.• Presented to Senior Leadership for partnership approval.

Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada

Superintendent, Steam & Recovery Operations/ Power & Utilities | June 2010 - June 2012Superintendent, Digester/ Brown Stock | January 2006 - June 2010Superintendent, Bleach Plant | December 2002 - January 2006• Utilized sound business and management principles for strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.• Planned and executed preventative maintenance initiatives and major shutdowns.• Used in-depth knowledge of machines and tools, including designs and maintenance to ensure operations ran efficiently.