Brad McDougall
Calgary,AB
Summary
Trained Mechanic with over 15 years of experience performing complex installation and safe repair of elevators and escalators in provincial and federal jurisdictions. Dedicated to working collaboratively with teams to optimize safety. Special focus on balancing performance and efficiency. Knowledgeable about restoring mechanical and electrical function through skilled maintenance and repair. Talented in troubleshooting advanced problems and tracing root causes. Focused on preventing breakdowns and maintaining optimal safety of installed systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Mechanic
Kone
Calgary, AB
07.2017 - Current
- Inspected all safety devices for periodic, Cat 1, and Cat 5 testing requirements
- Verified conformance to safety regulations and building codes.
- Enforced adherence to safety regulations and building codes.
- Conducted periodic tests of the elevator control system to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Adhered to applicable building codes when performing installations or repairs.
- Replaced worn or broken components such as motors, cables, switches, relays and contactors.
- Installed new elevator systems in accordance with blueprints and diagrams.
- Repaired hydraulic elevators by replacing pumps, valves and cylinders.
- Repaired traction elevators by replacing sheaves, belts and ropes.
- Provided customer service assistance when necessary.
- Analyzed electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
Journeyman Mechanic
Schindler Elevator
Calgary, AB
07.2010 - 07.2017
- Conducted periodic tests of the elevator control system to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Adhered to applicable building codes when performing installations or repairs.
- Inspected all safety devices including emergency stop buttons, brakes and power supplies.
- Enforced adherence to safety regulations and building codes.
- Verified conformance to safety regulations and building codes.
- Maintained elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks and dumbwaiters with hand and power tools and testing devices.
- Recorded maintenance and repairs in logbooks.
- Maintained records of service calls and parts inventory.
- Performed scheduled maintenance and repairs on elevators, escalators, and lifts.
Education
Journeyman/Mechanic -
IUEC 130
Calgary06-2009
High School Diploma -
Calgary Academy
CalgaryCivil Engineering
SAIT
CalgarySkills
- Professional Demeanor
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Self Motivation
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Elevator/Escalator Industry Regulations Knowledge
- Journeyman Guidance
- System Inspection
- Safety Control
- Equipment Repair
Certification
- Cat 5 testing without Henning Tool
- Level 2 Mechanics certification (KONE)
Timeline
Journeyman Mechanic
Kone
07.2017 - Current
Journeyman Mechanic
Schindler Elevator
07.2010 - 07.2017
Journeyman/Mechanic -
IUEC 130
High School Diploma -
Calgary Academy
Civil Engineering
SAIT
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