Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Awards
Additional Information
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Colby Bruce

Saskatoon,Canada

Summary

Diligent, trustworthy, and honest professional with strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards in hazardous environments. Recognized for quick learning abilities and a proactive approach to acquiring new skills while effectively leading teams to achieve collective goals. Dedicated to contributing to organizational success and fostering a collaborative atmosphere by supporting co-workers as needed. Demonstrates confidence in seeking guidance and asking questions to ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Overhead Crane Technician

INDOC CRANES
07.2024 - Current
  • Conduct annual inspections on overhead bridge cranes, jibs, gantry, and monorails.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on crane components.
  • Perform repairs on issues found on annual inspections or service calls.
  • Keep all crane information and reports organized, easy to understand, and accurate.

Apprentice Electrician

Alliance Energy Ltd.
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Read and understand blueprints
  • Install electrical devices
  • Install raceways
  • Work alongside journey person learning the trade
  • Organize materials and hardware in order to complete tasks

Parts and Service Advisor/Front End Sales

Kevin’s Marine
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Placed parts orders and managed inventory.
  • Assisted customers in product selection, handled payments, and addressed service issues.
  • Maintained showroom, including stocking, cleaning, and detailing boats.
  • Conducted shrink wrapping of boats with various materials.
  • Provided product information to customers.

Facility Assistant II

Viterra
09.2020 - 03.2023
  • Demonstrated good communication with coworkers and customers.
  • Ran PLC program for facility control.
  • Blended grain to specific specs for storage or export.
  • Assessed grain based on CGC grading factors.
  • Directed facility staff with instructions from management.
  • Conducted equipment repairs within safety standards.
  • Maintained positive relationships with customers
  • Managed contracts of producers

Forklift Operator

CWS Logistics
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Fulfilled orders for farm chemicals and seed.
  • Operated forklift daily with minimal supervision.
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers and vans.
  • Managed shipping and receiving paperwork.

Education

Certificate - General Mine Safety Awareness

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK
07.2024

Level 1 Electrician Pre-employment Applied Certificate - undefined

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK
05.2024

High School Diploma - undefined

Lipton Community School
06.2019

Skills

  • Committed team player with clear communication abilities
  • Skilled at prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
  • Computer literacy
  • Skilled in equipment operation and upkeep
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Safety compliance expertise
  • Precision in measurement and calculation
  • Honest, trustworthy, and dependable
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office and internet tools
  • Understanding of mechanical systems
  • Blueprint reading
  • Reliability

Certification

  • Saskatchewan Driver's License, November 2017 to Present
  • Locomotive Operation Certificate through Canadian Heartland Training Railway, August 2021
  • WHMIS 2015 for Saskatchewan Workers, October 2019
  • Possession and Acquisition License, October 2021

Timeline

Overhead Crane Technician

INDOC CRANES
07.2024 - Current

Apprentice Electrician

Alliance Energy Ltd.
05.2024 - 07.2024

Parts and Service Advisor/Front End Sales

Kevin’s Marine
03.2023 - 12.2023

Facility Assistant II

Viterra
09.2020 - 03.2023

Forklift Operator

CWS Logistics
11.2019 - 07.2020

Level 1 Electrician Pre-employment Applied Certificate - undefined

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

High School Diploma - undefined

Lipton Community School

Certificate - General Mine Safety Awareness

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Awards

Promising Apprentice Award, May 2024, Awarded to a student by choice of instructors who has shown great interest and promise as an electrical apprentice for quick, clean, work as well as top grades both in class and in the shop areas throughout the program.

Additional Information

References available upon request.
Colby Bruce