Andy Skiffington
Freshwater
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Services Coordinator
VALE
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Vale Voiseys Bay Mine expansion
- Responsible for coordinating all the Site Services activities required to support the project
- Daily operation and maintenance of the accommodations complex, freight delivery, monitor civil works, road maintenance, snow removal, off loading and loading barges, developing standard operating procedures, risk assessments, and safety routines as per the Company's safety program
- Ensure that work areas operate productively while maintaining maximum efficiency and adherence to the Company's strict environmental and safety standards
- Ensure that contract resources are in place at required times as required, to support: winter snow clearing and sanding of roadways and yard areas, garbage pickup, fueling of mobile equipment and other services required to support the project
- Review and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Risk assessments for the various activities in the Site Services area of the operation to ensure suitability for the work being performed to support the project
- Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the accommodations complex
- Ensure that effective Safety and Environmental procedures are being implemented and followed
- Perform Safety inspections of the relevant areas in conjunction with SHE, management, and contractors
- Provide administration and coordination of activities involved in mobilization and demobilization of freight and equipment to support the project
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees.
Technical Planner
Bird General Contractors
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Created Work orders for large work scopes detailing parts, tooling and procedures required for successful maintenance completion, and major component replacement
- Assist in Supervision of mechanics and welders tasked with repairs on Heavy duty equipment and light duty vehicles.
- Spearheaded KPI goals and data points tracking within my department resulting in improvements in our field and shop work order completion stats across the board
- Managed stakeholder expectations by consistently delivering high-quality results within established deadlines and budgets.
- Reduced system downtime through proactive monitoring, identification, and resolution of technical issues.
- Ensured seamless communication between various departments through the creation of clear project documentation and regular status updates.
- Conducted thorough feasibility studies to evaluate the viability of proposed projects before committing resources or manpower.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans to mitigate potential obstacles during the project life cycle.
- Improved overall team performance by providing ongoing mentorship, guidance, and training on technical planning best practices.
Logistics/Planning and Scheduling
VALE
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Maintained and planned work schedule for Site Services
- Created and managed manpower reports
- Arranged and tracked shipments to and from Vale Long Harbour Processing plant
- Managed Site Services Heavy Equipment fleet
- Maintained equipment availability and utilization spreadsheets to ensure optimal equipment handling across the board
- Planned and scheduled jobs requested from Vale Operations for excavations, material handling and logistics, and Managed Vale light vehicle fleet
Maintenance Planner
Astaldi Inc
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Responsible for Equipment Component Tracking and Monitoring/Analyzing maintenance reports
- Acted as Liaison between Maintenance and Project
- Creating Work Orders and Preventative maintenance procedures for Heavy Equipment
- Worked in conjunction with procurement department to ensure parts And supplies were acquired as needed for prompt and efficient repairs
Maintenance Planner
H. J. O'Connell
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for Equipment Component Tracking and Monitoring/Analyzing maintenance reports
- Acted as Liaison between Maintenance and Operations
- Coordinated with Engineers and provided crucial information regarding load specs and capacities of Heavy Equipment
- Maintained accurate lists of equipment on site and scheduled a regulated maintenance program for all equipment on the Lower Churchill Project
Warehouse and Parts Technician
Toromont Cat
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for Planning/Scheduling and Managing/Maintaining warehouse operations
- Sourced parts and equipment and obtained pricing and date of delivery for parts and service, responsible for in-depth follow-up on parts and services
- Gained extensive knowledge in manufacturing high pressure and low to medium pressure hoses
- Maintained excellent customer relations
- Kept detailed records of incoming and outgoing shipments
- Identified obsolete parts and organized their disposal, optimizing warehouse space utilization.
- Assisted with the training of new Parts Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
Education
Vertical Mass course - Heavy Equipment
Operating Engineers College
Holyrood, NL01.2009
Skills
- 15 years' experience in Technical Planning and Scheduling in Maintenance and Site Services Fields
- Extensive knowledge in Warehouse, Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain requirements and procedures
- MS Office
- SAP
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
Certification
- Vertical Mass course, Operating Engineers College, 01/01/09
- Certified Telehandler/Forklift Operator, 01/01/09
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
My interest are Music and Luthiery I am a part time musician/singer songwriter and I also repair and build guitars in my spare time
Timeline
Site Services Coordinator
VALE
08.2023 - 10.2024
Technical Planner
Bird General Contractors
01.2021 - 01.2022
Logistics/Planning and Scheduling
VALE
01.2014 - 01.2020
Maintenance Planner
Astaldi Inc
01.2013 - 01.2014
Maintenance Planner
H. J. O'Connell
01.2012 - 01.2013
Warehouse and Parts Technician
Toromont Cat
01.2011 - 01.2012
Vertical Mass course - Heavy Equipment
Operating Engineers College
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