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Bernd Richard Wehmeyer

Keswick,Canada

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Resourceful Project Manager with many years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.

Overview

2023
2023
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Project Manager & New Shovel Build

Suncor Energy Inc.
01.2020 - 02.2023
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Project Manage contractors dedicated to the build for completion of 2 Komatsu 4100 and 3 Hitachi 8000
  • Manage, Contractors at the Facility for safe reliable operations especially during the COVID 19 event
  • Prepare Long Range budgets; implement changes as required for adjustments to stay on track
  • Project manager for large new equipment builds and overhauls, planned for completion and Operations
  • Ensure all documentation related to the project was turned over to Suncor with sign off by both parties

Haul Truck & Light Vehicle Fleet Manager

Suncor Energy Inc.
12.2015 - 01.2020


  • Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
  • Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
  • Ensure compliance with, planning, scheduling, & execution to meet regulatory CVOR and legally required inspections for haul trucks, shovels and track equipment
  • Prepare Long Range budgets; implement changes as required for adjustments to stay on track, plan outages & downtimes
  • Implement latest of technology for Autonomous Operations on the haul truck fleet and light fleet data transfer equipment
  • Developing with SCM contract out of maintenance and contractor operated parts stores warehouse with on time deliveries

Suncor Aviation Ground Operations Manager

Suncor Energy Inc.
06.2008 - 12.2015
  • Operations of Jet Aircraft for Suncor, Ground handling, Security, Maintenance & Terminal Operations
  • Manage, Contractors at the Facilities for SAFE reliable operations across Canada & in remote locations
  • Ensure compliance with scheduling, & execution of work to move over 400K passengers / year
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.

Superintendent Transit Bus Maintenance

Mississauga Transit
01.2006 - 06.2008
  • Lead cost recovery from warranty & Suppliers providing services
  • Managed 220 workers when performing duties in line with local and national Transportation codes in vehicle Maintenance.
  • Manage the Unionized Workforce and Staff at three locations
  • Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.

Airport Equipment & Deicing Pad Fleet Maintenance Manager

Globe Ground Pearson Airport
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Lead the technology changes to advance operations trucks driven from overhead cab with data transfer equipment
  • Implemented inventory control systems for parts and supplies, minimizing waste and optimizing stock levels.
  • Established strong relationships with external service providers, resulting in reliable support during peak periods or emergencies.
  • Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements within the scope of fleet maintenance activities.

Military Service

National Defense Canada
  • Served as an aircraft maintenance engineer, on fixed & rotary wing aircraft as well as management positions
  • Project Manager for Aircraft conversions to Operatioal
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Expert in aircraft recovery, Helicopter remote operations and other highly specialized fields of special operations

Education

Heavy Equipment And Marine Repair

Nova Scotia Community College
Stellerton, NS

Skills

  • Effective team collaboration
  • Approachable demeanor
  • Customer engagement
  • Effective problem resolution

Timeline

Special Project Manager & New Shovel Build

Suncor Energy Inc.
01.2020 - 02.2023

Haul Truck & Light Vehicle Fleet Manager

Suncor Energy Inc.
12.2015 - 01.2020

Suncor Aviation Ground Operations Manager

Suncor Energy Inc.
06.2008 - 12.2015

Superintendent Transit Bus Maintenance

Mississauga Transit
01.2006 - 06.2008

Airport Equipment & Deicing Pad Fleet Maintenance Manager

Globe Ground Pearson Airport
01.1999 - 01.2006

Military Service

National Defense Canada

Heavy Equipment And Marine Repair

Nova Scotia Community College
Bernd Richard Wehmeyer