Chris Bigger
Stony Plain,Canada
Summary
With over 41 years of experience as a carpenter, I have developed a strong sense of pride in my work. I believe in doing things right the first time. Throughout my career, I successfully managed projects as a general foreman and served as a foreman on various sites. I excelled in managerial roles overseeing maintenance operations and supervising maintenance teams. My expertise extends to working in a cabinet shop, where I skillfully crafted cabinets. Since 1992, I have also been involved in concrete work, which remains a passion of mine. I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of carpentry, concrete work, and maintenance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Black Diamond Remote Camps
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Maintenance Manager
Horizon North Camps & Catering
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Maintenance Supervisor
Noralta Remote Living
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised Number employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
Concrete Form Worker
Bird Construction
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Anzca for pump station Enbridge concrete form work
Project Worker
Atco Structures
01.2011 - 12.2015
- CNRL Kirby Lake, Meg Energy, Barge Landing, Peace River
General Foreman
Skyline Concrete Services
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Concrete tanks
Lead Hand
Northern Trailer
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Various Sites
Project Worker
PTI Travco
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Wapasue Lodge Project
Foreman
Atco Structures
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Albian Village Warranty
Concrete Form Worker
Acon Construction
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Concrete form work
Concrete Form Worker
BFI Construction
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Concrete form work
Concrete Form Worker
PCL Construction
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Concrete form work
Installer
Atco Structures
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Install
Concrete Form Worker
Westcor
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Concrete form work
Concrete Form Worker
Bird Construction
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Concrete form work
Concrete Form Worker
Westcor
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Concrete form work
Scaffolding Worker
Steeplejack
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Scaffolding
Concrete Form Worker
Casman Construction
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Concrete form work
Seasonal Worker
Quickset Foundations
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Lay outs form work
Cabinetry Seasonal Worker
Classic Woodworking
01.1998 - 01.2003
Seasonal Worker
Lindsay Foundations
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Lay outs form work
Seasonal Worker
Langley Framing
01.1994 - 01.1995
Education
Ticketed Carpenter - Carpentry
ST.ANDREWS Community College
Saint Andrews, NB06.1979
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Plumbing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Drywall repair
- Power tools proficiency
Certification
- C.S.T.S, 09/11/14
- H2S Alive, 11/26/16
- WHMIS, 08/09/16
- Confined Space Entry, 08/16/16
- Fall Arrest, 10/03/16
- Aerial Work Platform, 04/14/16
- Leadership For Safety Excellence Course, ATCO Structures, 07/24/09
Phone - Number
825 -526-6213
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Improved efficiency of type system by installing new components.
- Repeatedly commended for working in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Horizon North Camps & Catering
02.2021 - 09.2021
Maintenance Technician
Black Diamond Remote Camps
01.2019 - 08.2023
Maintenance Supervisor
Noralta Remote Living
03.2016 - 06.2017
General Foreman
Skyline Concrete Services
06.2015 - 10.2015
Concrete Form Worker
Bird Construction
01.2015 - 12.2015
Project Worker
Atco Structures
01.2011 - 12.2015
Lead Hand
Northern Trailer
01.2010 - 12.2011
Project Worker
PTI Travco
01.2009 - 12.2010
Foreman
Atco Structures
01.2008 - 12.2009
Concrete Form Worker
Acon Construction
01.2007 - 12.2008
Concrete Form Worker
BFI Construction
01.2007 - 12.2007
Concrete Form Worker
PCL Construction
01.2007 - 12.2007
Installer
Atco Structures
01.2006 - 12.2007
Concrete Form Worker
Westcor
01.2005 - 12.2005
Concrete Form Worker
Bird Construction
01.2004 - 12.2005
Concrete Form Worker
Westcor
01.2004 - 12.2004
Scaffolding Worker
Steeplejack
01.2004 - 12.2004
Concrete Form Worker
Casman Construction
01.2004 - 12.2004
Seasonal Worker
Quickset Foundations
01.1998 - 01.2003
Cabinetry Seasonal Worker
Classic Woodworking
01.1998 - 01.2003
Seasonal Worker
Langley Framing
01.1994 - 01.1995
Seasonal Worker
Lindsay Foundations
01.1990 - 01.1997
Ticketed Carpenter - Carpentry
ST.ANDREWS Community College
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