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Charles Cunningham

Kelowna

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Lead Hand with extensive experience at Graf Mechanical Ltd., excelling in team coordination and safety protocols. Proven track record in enhancing productivity through effective training and quality control measures. Skilled in troubleshooting complex equipment issues while fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring project success and customer satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Hand/Shovel Technician

Graf Mechanical Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated team tasks to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Boosted overall productivity by providing hands-on training and guidance to junior team members.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent product standards, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • Optimized workflows with effective communication among team members, resulting in higher quality output.
  • Ensured a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Adhered to industry safety protocols and enforced team member compliance.
  • Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment and troubleshooting issues as they arose.

Lead Hand/ Shovel Technician

Imperial Oil
10.2018 - 04.2024

-work on various electrical and hydraulic shovels including P & H 4100, CAT H495 and PC8000

-overhauled and rebuilt various components for shovel outages such as hoist, crowd, swings, and propel gear cases

-outage work consisted of lowering booms, stick removal, dipper change outs, side frame removals and overhauls

-trouble shoot equipment on running repair calls

-write procedures for complex jobs

-lead long duration jobs and direct work




Shovel Technician

Syncrude
06.2011 - 09.2014

-worked on P&H 4100, buycurus and O&K shovels

-rebuilt various components for shovel outages

-major overhauls on shovel pad

-worked with planning to initiate job scopes

-lead outages

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Shovel Technician

P&H Milling Group
01.2011 - 03.2014

-rebuilt gear cases and components in the shop

-preformed preventive maintenance and running repair on P&H shovels at various mines


Education

H.E.T - Journeymen On/off

Nait
Edmonton, AB
06-2016

Skills

  • Inventory control
  • Team oversight
  • Safety protocols
  • Team member training
  • Team coordination
  • Management support
  • Team member development
  • Supervisory support
  • Verbal and written communication

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

valid class 5 drivers with clean abtract/advanced rigging/fall protection/confined space/basic rigging and overhead crane/cranemasters

Timeline

Lead Hand/Shovel Technician

Graf Mechanical Ltd.
05.2024 - Current

Lead Hand/ Shovel Technician

Imperial Oil
10.2018 - 04.2024

Shovel Technician

Syncrude
06.2011 - 09.2014

Shovel Technician

P&H Milling Group
01.2011 - 03.2014

H.E.T - Journeymen On/off

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Charles Cunningham