Cody Merkley
Fort McMurray
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ADW Control Room Operator
CMD Ceda
Fort McMurray
06.2020 - Current
- Oversaw daily control room operations of the ADW Process to treat Mature Fine Tailings at Suncor Oil Sands Base Plant site.
- Utilized DeltaV operations system to start-up/shut down pumps, operate valves, monitor line pressures and flows, balance tank levels and maintain production targets.
- Communicated with a team of field operators to coordinate daily operations, product inventory management, maintenance outages, and start-up/shut down activities.
- Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues. Reported complex process and equipment issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
- Monitored emergency frequencies and fire alarm systems to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency services.
- Attended weekly production plan and safety meetings with operations management and process engineer teams.
- Developed, reviewed and submitted operational procedures.
- Documented daily activities in internal systems and submitted timely shift reports.
- Assisted with employee training coordination and administrative duties.
Dredging and Fluid Management General Foreman
CMD Ceda
Fort McMurray
03.2016 - 06.2020
- Managed team of 20-25 employees for CMD Ceda Dredging and Fluid Management contracts at Suncor TRO (Tailings Reductions Operations).
- Supervised work of employee teams overseeing various on site contract work including rigging in/rigging out pumps to manage site sumps and road water.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines (AHS and OSSA)
- Conducted daily and monthly Safety/Toolbox Talk meetings with employees and clients to promote and ensure safe working environments.
- Completed workplace observations and safety inspections on a daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers, clients and visitors to job sites.
- Kept teams properly supplied with safety materials, tools, pumps and supplementary assistance to meet daily production targets.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Attended daily production plan and shift goal meetings with clients.
- Conducted job interviews and hiring workshops to recruit employees to meet contract requirements.
- Coordinated and conducted employee job and safety training, both in-house and client required.
- Tracked and submitted employee attendance and work hours for payroll and administration.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with employees and clients.
Plant/Pump Operator
CMD Ceda
Fort McMurray
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Operated SNF polymer plants and mobile pumps for CMD Ceda Dredging and Fluid Management contracts at Suncor TRO (Tailings Reductions Operations)
- Utilized the SNF computer operating system to start-up/shut down pumps, operate valves, monitor line pressures and flows, balance tank levels and maintain production targets.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
- Communicated with other workers using radios or telephones to start and stop flows of various process materials and substances.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment and pumps to identify and address seal leaks, improper priming and other minor operational inefficiencies.
- Troubleshot and repaired day-to-day operational issues to keep productivity levels high and prevent safety hazards.
- Rigged in/rigged out mobile pumps to manage site sumps and road water.
- Reported actual or potential environmental incidents immediately to supervisors to assist in minimizing harmful outcomes and quickly restoring order.
- Inspected facilities routinely for operational safety and environmental compliance.
- Corrected unsafe conditions or practices immediately upon recognition to eliminate workplace accidents.
- Completed Safety FLHAs and logged shift reports on a daily basis
Sports Surface Construction Foreman
Tennex Inc
Aurora
04.2012 - 02.2014
- Constructed tennis courts and other sports surfaces for Tennex Inc in Ontario
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Collections Agent
Allied International Credit
Newmarket
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
- Persistently reached out to customers with extremely past due accounts to recover lost revenue.
- Used skip tracing and other techniques to locate debtors.
- Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
- Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged non-compliances.
- Trained new collections representatives on collections processes and incentivized team members to achieve production goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - 911 Emergency Call-Taking
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON01.2010
High School Diploma -
Aurora High School
Aurora, ON08.2005
Skills
- Administration and Management
- Team Leadership
- Worker Supervision
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Employee Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Quick Learner
References
References available upon request
Timeline
ADW Control Room Operator
CMD Ceda
06.2020 - Current
Dredging and Fluid Management General Foreman
CMD Ceda
03.2016 - 06.2020
Plant/Pump Operator
CMD Ceda
02.2014 - 03.2016
Sports Surface Construction Foreman
Tennex Inc
04.2012 - 02.2014
Collections Agent
Allied International Credit
01.2010 - 04.2012
Associate of Applied Science - 911 Emergency Call-Taking
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Aurora High School
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