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EDUCATION:
* 1995 Electrician Certificate (T.Q.) (I.P.)
Cariboo College, (TRU), Kamloops, B.C.
* 1989 Computer Automated Systems Technician
Certificate (Robotics)
Cariboo College, (TRU), Kamloops, B.C.
* 1982 Automotive Mechanical Repair Certificate (T.Q.) (I.P.)
Okanagan College, (OUC), Kelowna, B.C.
Other certificates & skills:
* Fire Fighter Certificate, (SCBA)
* Electrical Code I, FSR-Class A (Unrestricted)
* Diesel Injection/Hydraulic Certificate
* CSTS, First Aid (Level 1), WHIMIS, H2S Alive
* Laser Green Trimmer/Edger Optimizer Certificate
* Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.1 XP Pro Office, Auto Cad 2007
* Heavy Equipment Operator, Arc, Mig, Gas Welding.
* Advanced Divers Certificate (SCUBA)
* RsView/Robot/PLC Programming/WonderWare/Visual Basic
* Conversational French;Read/Write Fluent
* Driver License: Class 3,4,6 Restriction #15 (Air Certificate)
(Transcript & Synopsis of curriculums available)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
June 2007 – Present Sherwood Copper Explorations, Minto Mine Minto, Yukon
Chief Electrician/Instrumentation
Responsible for the maintenance scheduling for all instrumentation/electrical journeyman and apprentice personnel. This would include training personnel for all site software & equipment; varying from Logo to Rslogix5000 PLC's, Radiation density gauges to Level Transducers, Synchronous motors to various VFD drives, plus all other site equipment. Duties also include handling personnel conflicts and resolutions, disciplinary action to rewards, vacation & holiday scheduling, safety training, plus operation and maintenance liaisons.
Apr2007 – May 2007 WestWood Electric / Procon, Snap Lake, N.W.T.
Installation & Maintenance Electrician
Electrical installation of underground crusher, leaky feeders, conveyor feed system for mine feed operations with Westwood electric. Maintenance of surface gensets, installation of TFX sub stations, jumbo drill repairs, 5kv junction box installs, pump repairs and installs, and general underground electrical repairs with Procon electric.
Oct 2006 – Apr 2007 Tli Cho Logistics Diavik Diamond Mine Inc, Lac De Gras, N.W.T.
Maintenance Electrician
Responsible for the maintenance of all site buildings and equipment, monitored through DeltaV DDC & AB PLC's communicating thru ProfiBus & ModBus. This includes powerhouse maintenance of 13.8KV/4160V switchgear/breakers, 3616/Kato 4MW Gensets and smaller, Burner heat recovery systems, Airports ILS, Fuel dispensing controllers, Heat trace systems, HVAC and Fire Alarms, plus the repair of all other site mobile electrical equipment.
Mar 2005 – Oct 2006 Federated Cooperatives LTD., Plywood Division, Salmon Arm, B.C.
Maintenance Electrician
Responsible for the maintenance of all plywood plant buildings and equipment. This included the repair and programming of Allen Bradley PLC systems VFD's and DC drives of varying types & models, Natural Gas burner controllers for dryers and Hot oil press system, plus the repair of all other necessary electrical systems.
Nov 2004 – Mar 2005 COE Newnes/McGhee ULC, Salmon Arm, B.C.
Controls Engineering Technician
Responsible for the engineering of various sawmill/planer mill controls systems. This involves the hardware specifications, power distribution, electrical layouts, and the programming of customer specified PLC platforms and HMI requests. Some of the PLC platforms included, Allen Bradley PLC2 to RSLogix5000, Modicon 484 Modsoft to Quantum Series 984. HMI programming platforms included PanelView, PanelMate, WonderWare, RedLion, RSView, and some Visual Basic applications.
Dec 2001 – Nov 2004 SCHOOL DISTRICT #83., Salmon Arm, B.C.
Maintenance Electrician
Responsible for the maintenance of all school district buildings and equipment. This included the repair and programming of DSC intrusion alarm systems, Kimco HVAC & Heatpump control systems, Edwards, Notifier, fire monitoring systems, Bogen PA communication systems, plus the repair of all other necessary electrical systems.
Aug 1998 – Oct 2001 CAE FORESTRY INC., Salmon Arm, B.C.
Controls Engineering Technician
Responsible for the engineering of various sawmill/planer mill controls systems. This involves the hardware specifications, power distribution, electrical layouts, and the programming of customer specified PLC platforms and HMI requests. Some of the PLC platforms included, AllenBradley PLC2 to RSLogix5000, Modicon 484 Modsoft to Quantum Series 984. HMI programming platforms included PanelView, PanelMate, WonderWare, RedLion, RSView, and some Visual Basic applications.
May 1993 – Aug 1998 NEWNES MACHINE LTD., Salmon Arm, B.C.
Service and Installation Technician
Responsible for the servicing and install of all Newnes Machine mechanical /electrical equipment. This includes on site commissioning of structural and electrical layouts of sawmill/planer mill systems, to the final stages of hydraulic and PLC adjustments. Also provide on-site training seminars for the operation, trouble-shooting, and repair of pertaining equipment.
Dec 1992 - May 1993: MATTHEW ELECTRIC, Lillooet, B.C.
Electrical Repairs
Responsible for the installation and maintenance of industrial, commercial, and residential contracts issued to the company. Duties also included commercial/residential HVAC maintenance and repair.. Industrial experience required the maintenance and repair of AC Soft Starters, DC Brakes and VFD controls.
Sept 1992 - Mar 1993: AINSWORTH LUMBER, Lillooet, B.C.
Mechanical Repairs
Responsible for the service and repair of all sawmill heavy and light machinery, which varied from D8H Cat bulldozers to Pioneer chainsaws. Duties included scheduling the servicing of equipment in relation to shift operations, plus the purchasing and ordering of necessary parts.
Nov 1991 - Dec 1992: TAD ELECTRIC, Lillooet, B.C.
Electrical Repairs
Responsible for the installation and maintenance of industrial, commercial, and residential contracts issued to the company. Duties also included commercial/residential HVAC maintenance and repair. Industrial experience required the maintenance and repair of AC Soft Starters, DC Brakes and VFD controls.
Sept 1990 - Nov 1991: HAMPTON POWER PRODUCTS, Richmond, B.C.
Technical Services
Responsible for the servicing and repair of all Toshiba industrial electrical/electronic equipment. This includes on-site commissioning and start-ups of various projects. Also provided training seminars for the operation, trouble-shooting, and repair of pertaining equipment. Prepared all components for CSA certification when required. Examples of startups were pulpmill paper press line, brewery bottling lines, wheel manufacturing line, Dairy plant line, lock manufacturing line, plus various other manufacturing plants.
Oct 1989 - July 1990: SYSTEM DIRECTIONS LTD., Burnaby, B.C.
Design & Application Technician
Responsible for assessing and improving existing operating systems for large pulp and sawmills. IE: Commissioning of VFD's on Chip-N-Saw systems. Dryer controllers on Veneer and Stud kilns, plus DC Regenerative drive systems for Veneer lath controls. DC Motor Drives and Servo controllers on edger optimizers with laser positioning. MCC design for specific applications, such as Automated RF controlled pump stations, AC Soft Starters with DC brake injection controls plus various other customer control applications.
June 1988 - Aug 1988: AINSWORTH LUMBER, Lillooet, B.C.
Mechanical Repairs
Responsible for the service and repair of all sawmill heavy and light machinery, which varied from D8H Cat bulldozers to Pioneer chainsaws. Duties also included scheduling the servicing of equipment in relation to shift operations, plus the purchasing and ordering of necessary parts.
Sept 1986 - Jan 1988: MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION & HIGHWAYS, Lillooet, B.C.
Mechanical Repairs
Responsible for the service and repair of all road maintenance equipment which varied from Champion 6000 Graders to Honda generators. Duties also included the installation of radiophones & computer sander optimizers in road maintenance vehicles.
Feb 1986 - Aug 1986: EVANS PRODUCTS (LTD), Lillooet, B.C.
Mechanical Repairs
Responsible for the service and repair of all sawmill heavy and light machinery that varied from L-90 Wagner log handlers to Pioneer chainsaws. Duties also included scheduling the servicing of equipment in relation to shift operations, plus the purchasing and ordering of necessary parts.
Aug 1985 - Feb 1986: LOR-WES CONTRACTING, Lillooet, B.C.
Mechanical Repairs
Responsible for the service and repair of all logging camp heavy and light machinery, which varied from 235 Cat excavators to Perkins diesel electric generators. Duties also included the installation of mobile radiophones, plus the purchasing and ordering or required parts.
Sept 1976 - Aug 1985: SPARK MOTORS (LTD), Lillooet, B.C.
Mechanical Repairs
Responsible for the service and repair of all domestic and import vehicles entrusted within my care. Duties also included the training and supervision of apprentices indentured by myself.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:
* Camping * Weight Training
* Martial Arts * Scuba diving
* Soccer * Reading for self-improvement
REFERENCES:
References available upon request.
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