Brendan Decker

• At Newdock, working in the machine shop, shop supervisor, rigging various materials
• Providing service to the crews, owners and representatives of the boats, as well as FSRs
• Maintaining equipment, performing maintenance as well as rebuilding different systems in propulsion as well as winches and numerous couplings
• Basic machining and welding procedures
• Facility and equipment maintenance
• Snowclearing.
• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
• Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
• Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
• Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints.
• Mentored junior millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations.
• Reviewed technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, and manuals to accurately assess equipment conditions or plan for maintenance activities.
• Streamlined maintenance processes through effective organization of tools, parts inventory, and work orders.
• Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
• Implemented standard safety procedures to prevent hazards related to industrial machinery and equipment.
• Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.

• Millwright working on the synchronous condensers units on the Soilders Pond Nalcor site.
• Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
• Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.

• Millwright working for Iskueteu
• Routine shutdown maintenance working on feeders, and flotation.

• Millwright working for Iskueteu
• Routine shutdown maintenance
• Various mechanic jobs on heavy equipment.

Snow clearing

• Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
• Operated excavators, skid steers, and front-end loaders to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
• Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
• Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
• Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.