Cameron Hale
Courtenay,BC
Summary
Proactive Mechanical/Maintenance Engineer with extensive experience in project management, maintenance supervision, and complex problem-solving. Expertise includes designing engineering solutions, mentoring teams, and overseeing large-scale installations and preventive maintenance. Skilled in technical documentation, cost estimation, and regulatory compliance, bringing a commitment to enhancing system and operational performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Allnorth
02.2022 - Current
- Mentored junior engineers in design principles and best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning among team members.
- Developed engineering solutions for complex technical problems, enhancing overall system performance and reliability.
- Use of various engineering software to perform detailed analysis of piping systems.
- Provided technical expertise during project planning phases, contributing to the successful execution of large-scale engineering projects.
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
- Updating dated drawings to reflect as-built configuration.
- Preparation of project proposals.
- Evaluation of materials for use with different fluids.
- Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams on large projects.
- Assisted in yearly maintenance planning for several Pulp Mills across British Columbia and Alberta.
- Provided onsite supervision for work during mill annual outage.
- Project Management and discipline lead tasks.
- Tracking of budgets and ensuring work stays on project budget and schedule.
- Assessing cost overages and revising budgets.
- Designed budgets and cost estimates for projects with speed and accuracy while working closely with clients.
- Acting as the client representative to manage projects and work with vendors and equipment providers to move projects through stage gates.
- Development of ROI calculations.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions, enhancing team competency in latest engineering software and methodologies.
- Customized engineering solutions to meet unique customer requirements, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw installation and commissioning of machinery, ensuring compliance with both safety and operational standards.
- Familiarization with Canadian and Provincial pressure piping codes requirements.
- Produced technical documents and issued for construction work packages.
Project/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
West Fraser
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Development and planning of yearly outage tasks in the Power and Recovery area of large Pulp Mill.
- Manage and develop budgets for projects and maintenance.
- Ensured safety compliance during all maintenance activities, adhering to industry standards and company policies at all times.
- Increased equipment lifespan, conducting thorough preventative maintenance on machinery.
- Coordinated with external contractors on specialized repair work or large-scale projects when needed.
- Coordinated installation of systems, machinery, and components.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operation and made appropriate maintenance recommendations.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, maintaining adequate stock levels for timely repairs.
- Collaborated with engineering team to design custom solutions for unique mechanical challenges.
- Participated in root cause analysis techniques and preparing reports.
- Planning and scheduling of step by step maintenance tasks during outage windows.
- Assisted in budget planning for annual maintenance expenses by providing accurate estimates based on historical data and anticipated needs.
- Creation of work orders and purchase requisitions.
Maintenance Superintendant
Natures Formulae
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Conducted root cause analysis on equipment failures, leading to proactive measures that prevented future incidents.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Performed operational work flow studies and helped to increase production rates.
- Supervision of staff.
- Designed custom tools and fixtures to improve overall productivity during routine maintenance tasks.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Development of capital projects to improve production rates and increase operational performance.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management, reducing carrying costs while maintaining adequate stock levels for critical components.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
- Evaluated new technologies and methodologies to modernize maintenance strategies, driving continuous improvement efforts.
Research Support Engineer
FPInnovations
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
- Configured and tested new software and hardware.
- Reviewed existing systems and problems and helped develop creative solutions to reduce downtime.
- Wrote user manuals and test procedures for new technology.
- Wrote scientific reports discussing results from data collection of testing new equipment.
- Collaborated with trades and engineers to find root cause issues for machinery failure or poor performance.
- Conducted tests and experiments to develop new technology
Rig Hand
Patterson UTI Drilling
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Expedited daily operations by preparing necessary tools and equipment for upcoming tasks before commencing each work shift.
- Supervision of crew and training of new employees.
- Safeguarded crew members by strictly adhering to safety protocols during all tasks and activities on the rig floor.
- Reduced downtime for the rig by performing regular preventive maintenance on machinery.
- Maintained a clean work environment by regularly disposing of waste materials from drilling operations properly and responsibly.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of rig components, identifying potential hazards, and implementing corrective actions.
- Promoted teamwork among crew members through active collaboration during critical tasks such as tripping pipe in or out of the hole.
- Improved communication between crew members by serving as a reliable liaison between the driller, derrick hand, and other personnel on site.
- Assisted in rigging up and down, ensuring a smooth transition between different drilling locations and minimizing downtime for the crew.
- Managed mud flow during drilling process to maintain optimal pressure levels and prevent wellbore collapse or blowouts.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC09.2015
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Camosun College
Victoria, BC06.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Manufacturing Processes
- Project Management
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mechanical system design
- Failure Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Estimation
- Scheduling
- Complex problem solver
- On-site inspections
- Risk Assessment
- Hydraulics Systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Fluid dynamics
- Thermodynamics
- Regulatory Compliance
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Technical Documentation
- Piping design
- Pressure vessel design knowledge
- Mentoring and training
- Critical Thinking
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Supervision of staff
- Work scheduling and planning
- Reliability engineering
- Technical Writing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
Innovation of the year from FPInnovations in the Advanced Wood Manufacturing area.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Allnorth
02.2022 - Current
Project/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
West Fraser
04.2021 - 02.2022
Maintenance Superintendant
Natures Formulae
02.2020 - 04.2020
Research Support Engineer
FPInnovations
01.2017 - 02.2020
Rig Hand
Patterson UTI Drilling
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of British Columbia
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Camosun College
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