Chris Thompson
Tofino,BC
Summary
Proven Mill Maintenance Supervisor with a track record of enhancing equipment efficiency at Teck Highland Valley Copper. Expert in preventive maintenance and team leadership, demonstrated through streamlined work order processes and effective supervision of tradespeople. Skilled in troubleshooting and maintenance recordkeeping, ensuring safety and operational excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mill Maintenance Supervisor
Teck Highland Valley Copper
2022.03 - Current
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Regularly Supervised up to 14 employees as well as acted as Contract Administrator to Contractors with crews of up to 14 on multiple jobs running simultaneously.
- Supervised a team of tradespeople, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Journeyman Millwright
Lehigh Cement
2019.05 - 2022.02
- Exhibited strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges during project executions leading to minimal delays.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting, repair, and alignment of rotating machinery.
- Trained junior millwrights in proper techniques for installing, maintaining, and repairing various types of machinery.
- Fabricated custom parts using welding techniques when necessary ensuring a precise fit for optimal functioning.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventative maintenance procedures and identifying potential issues.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
Education
Red Seal - Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) Enhanced Foundation
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Cloverdale, BC03.2019
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team Supervision
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Relationship Building
- Troubleshooting
- Work Order Management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Job Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Personnel Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Mill Maintenance Supervisor
Teck Highland Valley Copper
2022.03 - Current
Journeyman Millwright
Lehigh Cement
2019.05 - 2022.02
Red Seal - Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) Enhanced Foundation
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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