BENITO DELORENZO
Soldier's Cove,NS
Summary
Knowledgeable Building Maintenance and Ice Technician with over 35 years of experience bringing planning and problem- solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and limit expenditures to the Facility. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Ice Technician
Sydney Curling Club
Sydney, NS
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitated day-to-day ice operations, ensuring a high-quality playing surface for all league play, rentals, bonspiel's and other functions as required
- Maintained Ice Making Equipment
- Trained, supervised volunteers to perform Ice Maintenance duties
- Operated and maintained ammonia refrigeration plant
- Installed the ice annually, including in-ice logos, painting, ice markings, and dividers between sheets, and remove the ice at the end of the season
- Worked in collaboration with the Manager, Operations to ensure the facility is maintained, cleaned, and well presented
- Assisted the Manager, Operations with movement and storage of supplies for club operations
- Worked in collaboration with the Manager, Operations to maintain an accurate schedule of activities throughout the year
- Assisted with bonspiel logistics
- Provided appropriate support and guidance to staff
- Ensured that the workplace is safe and compliant with all applicable employment standards.
Lead Coordinator
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Calgary (Horizon & Albian Oil Sands), AB
09.2006 - 01.2022
- Assessed schedule and resource availability when planning and executing Building /HVAC /Fire Water and Road Maintenance
- Managed daily operations within Site Services Department by supporting continuous delivery of excellent services and care
- Increased staff productivity with streamlined processes and improved automation
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity
- Installed and Maintained natural ice facilities at the Horizon and Albian Oil Sands Sites.
Manager/ Head Ice Technician
Whitney Pier Community Rink
Sydney, NS
01.1985 - 04.2006
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control
- Inspected and diagnosed malfunctioning machinery and performed basic maintenance
- Developed and implemented comprehensive preventive maintenance program that improved operational up-time
- Installed and Maintained the ice, providing quality ice for the customers
- Directed all day-to-day operations of Arena facility to provide safe and enjoyable guest experience.
Ice Technician (Volunteer Position)
Schooner Curling Club
Sydney, NS
09.1995 - 04.2005
- Completed building repairs and maintenance to ice shed and associated equipment
- Kept ice making machines proper operating condition through regular and preventive maintenance actions
- Installed and Maintained two sheets of curling ice, providing quality ice for the customers.
Education
Electrician -
Nova Scotia Community College
01.1993
High School Diploma -
Sydney Academy
01.1980
Skills
- Safety-oriented
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Schedule Coordination
- Customer service and assistance
- Arena Setup Procedures
- Ice maintenance expertise
- Ice Resurfacing Techniques
- Ice Resurfacer Maintenance
- Refrigeration System Knowledge
- Ice Removal Techniques
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Hand tools proficiency
- Record Keeping Abilities
- Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Facility Maintenance and Repair
- Janitorial Duties
- Reliability and punctuality
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Planning
- Computer Skills
- Managing work crews
- Effective Communication
- Humidity Control Management
- Water quality management
Certification
- Certified Refrigeration Plant Operator, 2nd class, Nova Scotia Labor and Advanced Education Department - 1989
- Arena Manager Certificate, Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia - 1988
- Ice Technician Level 2, Nova Scotia Curling Association - 2004
- Willing to update my expired WHMIS and First Aid Certificates if required
References
- Travis Stone, Marine Atlantic, travisstone_@hotmail.com, +1 (902) 577-5512
- Phil Mac Kenzie, Cimco Refrigeration, Pmackenzie@toromont.com, +1 (902) 476-5067
- Chris Bridger, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., chris.bridger@cnrl.com
Timeline
Head Ice Technician
Sydney Curling Club
09.2022 - Current
Lead Coordinator
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
09.2006 - 01.2022
Ice Technician (Volunteer Position)
Schooner Curling Club
09.1995 - 04.2005
Manager/ Head Ice Technician
Whitney Pier Community Rink
01.1985 - 04.2006
Electrician -
Nova Scotia Community College
High School Diploma -
Sydney Academy
- Certified Refrigeration Plant Operator, 2nd class, Nova Scotia Labor and Advanced Education Department - 1989
- Arena Manager Certificate, Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia - 1988
- Ice Technician Level 2, Nova Scotia Curling Association - 2004
- Willing to update my expired WHMIS and First Aid Certificates if required
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