Andrew Kursener
Rocky Mountain House
Summary
Professional maintenance expert with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of complex systems and machinery. Reliable, adaptable, and able to meet changing needs effectively. Known for ensuring optimal operational efficiency and safety in all tasks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Maintenance Lead
Newmont
04.2021 - Current
- Operate and maintain a 25MW generator backup power system, ensuring efficiency and safety
- Lead safety initiatives focused on arc flash and hazard elimination, enhancing workplace safety
- Collaborate closely with engineering to integrate new electrical systems, ensuring they operate safely and effectively
- Address any sudden issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain operational integrity
- Manage power distribution and perform electrical repairs to support smooth plant operations
- Collaborate on preventative maintenance and system upgrades to optimize operational efficiency
Journeyman Electrician / Electrical Foreman
Graydon Electric
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervised electrical tie-ins and installations for mill facilities to enhance efficiency
- Organized and led crews, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and construction schedules
- Supported engineering teams on projects, enhancing operational effectiveness
- Participated in toolbox meetings to foster a culture of safety
- Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
QA/QC Supervisor / Turnover Coordinator
Cahill
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Supervised civil and mechanical installations, ensuring compliance with Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and quality standards
- Created and managed comprehensive turnover packages for completed systems
- Evaluated team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching for continuous skill improvement.
- Enhanced productivity by streamlining QC processes, optimizing resource allocation, and minimizing downtime.
QA/QC Supervisor / Turnover Coordinator
Dynamysk Automation
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Oversaw critical installs of electrical equipment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of inspection results, maintaining a comprehensive database for future reference and analysis.
- Upheld regulatory compliance across all operations by staying current on industry guidelines and incorporating updates into internal policies as needed.
- Streamlined QA processes for improved efficiency, reducing project completion time.
Fixed Plant Operator
Northern Silica
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained and operated electrical equipment in silica processing, ensuring safety compliance
- Developed maintenance schedules for electrical and instrumentation systems to improve uptime
- Conducted product sampling to ensure quality control satisfaction
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions or failures.
E&I Commissioning Tech
Dynamysk Automation
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Commissioned DCS/SIS and 480V systems, performing loop and function tests for operational readiness
- Supported operations during startup to achieve production milestones
Foreman / Journeyman Electrician
Cahill
09.2016 - 11.2017
Heat Trace Foreman
Pyramid Corporation
06.2015 - 12.2015
Foreman
Willbros Canada
06.2014 - 06.2015
Foreman / Lead Hand
Independent Electric & Controls
05.2011 - 05.2014
Education
Red Seal Journeyman Electrician -
NAIT
Edmonton, AB10.2013
First Year Instrumentation Tech -
NAIT
Edmonton, AB12.2019
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Operational Efficiency
- Preventative Maintenance
- Technical Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Creative solutions
- Document Management
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Certification
- Mines Supervisor Certificate
- LSE Leadership Safety Excellence
- H2S Alive
- AWP
- CSTS 09
- Class 5 Operator's License
- WHMIS 2015
- Fall Arrest
- Confined Space
References
- Kevan Gregory, CMT Manager, TC Energy, 780-995-2241
- Bret Rehill, Construction Superintendent, 780-297-9514
Roles And Responsibilities
- Foreman / Journeyman Electrician, Cahill, 09/16, 11/17
- Heat Trace Foreman, Pyramid Corporation, 06/15, 12/15
- QA/QC Supervisor, Dynamysk Automation, 06/19, 10/20
- Foreman, Willbros Canada, 06/14, 06/15
- Foreman / Lead Hand, Independent Electric & Controls, 05/11, 05/14
Timeline
Electrical Maintenance Lead
Newmont
04.2021 - Current
Journeyman Electrician / Electrical Foreman
Graydon Electric
06.2020 - 04.2021
QA/QC Supervisor / Turnover Coordinator
Dynamysk Automation
06.2019 - 10.2020
QA/QC Supervisor / Turnover Coordinator
Cahill
04.2019 - 04.2020
Fixed Plant Operator
Northern Silica
06.2018 - 04.2019
E&I Commissioning Tech
Dynamysk Automation
01.2018 - 04.2018
Foreman / Journeyman Electrician
Cahill
09.2016 - 11.2017
Heat Trace Foreman
Pyramid Corporation
06.2015 - 12.2015
Foreman
Willbros Canada
06.2014 - 06.2015
Foreman / Lead Hand
Independent Electric & Controls
05.2011 - 05.2014
Red Seal Journeyman Electrician -
NAIT
First Year Instrumentation Tech -
NAIT
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