Brandon Patenaude
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 23 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Adapting to changing conditions as needed as every job site has its challenges and is forever changing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager of Operations/Owner
Protech Earthworx Inc
06.2016 - Current
- Reduced operational risks while organizing and implementing high production performance.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe work practices.
- Engaged with multiple First Nation groups in Alberta and created structured business deals.
- Create collaborative execution plan for SRP cleanups where member owned businesses were all involved at Sucker Creek First Nation.
- Succesfully executed civil earthworks and oilfield projects from start to finish.
- Managed gravel pit operations at various locations throughout AB
- Operate heavy equipment
- Truck driver with multi axle heavy haul combination experience.
- Heavy haul permits
Owner
Branco Contracting Inc
03.2009 - 06.2016
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Managed high occupancy jobsites and high volume of equipment and tractor trailer units from pre-construction to finish.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed numerous road construction and civil earthworks projects.
- Operate equipment - Excavator, Dozer, Grader, Skid Steer, Rubber Tire Backhoe, Gravel Crusher, Front End Loader, Rock Truck and Packer.
- Installed various underground utilities including PVC pipe, HDPE pipe, water and sewer (High Prairie, Calgary, Redwood Meadows and Tsuu T'ina Nation)
- Flood repair and in stream heavy equipment work (Redwood Meadows)
- Excavate Marina blind (underwater) Joussard Ab
- Operate and manage gravel crusher and pit operations including sales (Exshaw, Driftpile, Cluny, Tsuu T'ina Nation and Parkland.
- Multi axle heavy haul operations up to 70 Ton excavators.
- Landscaping and finish work
Site Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Lore Construction Ltd.
02.2002 - 03.2009
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Work closely with DCC and clean up ordinance disposal sites.
- Execute all civil earthworks from site clearing, underground water and sewer installation to paving for the Grey Eagle Casino on the Tsuu T'ina Nation.
- Complete several oil and gas well sites from construction to reclamation.
Education
High School Diploma -
EW Pratt High School
High Prairie, AB06.2002
Skills
- Operations Management
- Records Organization and Management
- Logistics
- Team Leadership
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Revenue Generation
- Field experience
- Heavy equipment operating
- Multi axle heavy haul experience
- Desktops, Laptops, and Mobile Devices
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
First Aid
CSO
TDG
H2S
Class 1 License - 21 years
Timeline
General Manager of Operations/Owner
Protech Earthworx Inc
06.2016 - Current
Owner
Branco Contracting Inc
03.2009 - 06.2016
Site Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Lore Construction Ltd.
02.2002 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
EW Pratt High School
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