Open To Work
Chad Lawrence
Duncan,BC
Summary
Maintenance and Service Operations Leader with extensive experience in heavy equipment and commercial transport. Proven success in enhancing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and fostering strong customer relationships. Skilled in managing budgets, leading multidisciplinary teams, and implementing continuous improvement strategies in high-pressure environments.
Overview
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Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
ExxonMobil PNG LNG
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
10.2018 - Current
- Lead day-to-day maintenance operations for a diverse heavy equipment and commercial transport fleet supporting major industrial operations in Papua New Guinea.
- Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to maximize equipment availability and operational efficiency.
- Supervised and mentored multidisciplinary maintenance teams and contractors in high-pressure operational environments to ensure effective maintenance operations.
- Developed and implemented maintenance procedures and technical training programs to enhance operational standards and team capabilities.
- Coordinate with OEM suppliers, vendors, and service providers to support maintenance operations, parts procurement, and technical troubleshooting.
- Monitored fleet performance and analyzed maintenance trends to implement continuous improvement initiatives that minimized downtime.
- Improved employee retention and team morale through hands-on leadership, mentoring, accountability, and strong workplace culture initiatives.
- Support safety-first operations through strict compliance with OH&S procedures, JSAs, risk assessments, and environmental standards.
Crane Engineer
Manitowoc Cranes
Brisbane, Australia
02.2012 - 10.2018
- Managed maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair activities for Grove and Manitowoc crane systems, enhancing operational reliability across domestic and international operations.
- Managed maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair activities for Grove and Manitowoc crane systems across domestic and international operations.
- Supported major oil & gas and LNG operations in Papua New Guinea, ensuring crane fleet reliability and minimizing operational downtime through proactive maintenance strategies.
- Delivered technical leadership, field service support, and customer training programs focused on maximizing equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
- Led maintenance scheduling and work prioritization to improve service delivery, productivity, and maintenance effectiveness.
- Developed strong customer relationships by providing responsive technical support and operational consultation, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Provided mentoring and technical coaching for national workforce personnel and maintenance teams.
- Maintained strong focus on workplace safety, risk management, and compliance with JSA and maintenance safety procedures.
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Woodland Equipment
Vernon, Canada
10.2004 - 02.2012
- Executed repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and commercial transport vehicles, ensuring operational readiness and safety.
- Performed repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, commercial transport trucks, trailers, crushers, grinders, and marine diesel engines.
- Enhanced fleet reliability through precise diagnostics, welding, fabrication, and field repairs, minimizing downtime and extending equipment lifespan.
- Conducted MVI inspections and serviced diverse engine platforms, enhancing compliance and performance for Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, and Volvo.
- Installed and serviced hydraulic systems, attachments, and electrical-over-hydraulic controls.
Education
Certificate - Environmental Studies
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC04-2005
Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification -
University College of The Cariboo
Kamloops, BC04-2005
Grade 12 -
Mackenzie Secondary School
Mackenzie, BCSkills
- Maintenance planning
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Safety compliance
- Service department operations
- Cost control
- Budget management
- Productivity management
- Continuous improvement
- Inventory control
- Workshop supervision
- Team leadership
- Staff performance management
- Workforce development
- Customer relationship management
- SAP expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Root cause analysis
- Commercial transport maintenance
- Operational planning strategies
Certification
- Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic, Province of British Columbia
- Motor Vehicle Inspector Certificate, Vehicles over 5,500 GVW, Trailers, Buses, and Air Brake Systems
Military Service
Canadian Armed Forces, Sergeant.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Maintenance Supervisor
ExxonMobil PNG LNG
10.2018 - Current
Crane Engineer
Manitowoc Cranes
02.2012 - 10.2018
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Woodland Equipment
10.2004 - 02.2012
Certificate - Environmental Studies
Thompson Rivers University
Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification -
University College of The Cariboo
Grade 12 -
Mackenzie Secondary School