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DALE KATES

Millwright Red Seal
Edmonton,AB

Summary

Experienced Maintenance Millwright proficient in performing well under pressure and tight deadlines. Adept at identifying causes of mechanical problems and repairing machinery or replacing defective parts. Friendly and hardworking with 40 hours of availability weekly. Diligent Maintenance Millwright recognized for excellent job performance. Conducts direct work and preventive maintenance on industrial machines and equipment. Tech-savvy Maintenance Millwright commended as a hardworking and punctual individual with 34 years of hands-on experience. Proficient in industrial and construction equipment maintenance. Committed to operating a safe, clean and secure facility.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Millwright

Atco electric Yukon
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Rotating equipment maintenance & repair, Caterpillar/Generator maintenance, General repair of anything damaged or warn out.
  • Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities
  • Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout
  • Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance
  • Implemented standard safety procedures to prevent hazards related to industrial machinery and equipment
  • Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with accuracy
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts
  • Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress
  • Documented repairs and maintenance activities to create reports for management

Millwright

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
10.2018 - 05.2022
  • Rotating equipment maintenance & repair, JBT passenger boarding bridge maintenance and repair, Parking System maintenance and repair of ticket dispensers. Electrical troubleshooting of automated conveyor system.
  • Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with accuracy.
  • Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment.

Millwright Rotating Central/Major Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Shell Scotford Fort Sask
11.2015 - 10.2018
  • Strategic planning, managing complex plans for Major Maintenance, financial planning, scheduling of resources
  • Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
  • Tracked maintenance activity using Primavera software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
  • Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
  • Closely reviewed blueprints to guide quality implementations.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.

Millwright Central Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Shell Scotford Fort Sask
11.2012 - 11.2015
  • Planning and scheduling maintenance activities
  • Conferred with managers, sales teams, and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.

Maintenance Forman

Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd. Fort Saskatchewan Alberta Shell Scotford Expansion 1 / Upgrader
12.2010 - 11.2012
  • Plant maintenance & repair, equipment repair, rebuild, installation and alignment of pumps
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Supervised 8-10 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.

Maintenance Planner

Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd. Fort Saskatchewan Alberta Dow Chemical
07.2005 - 10.2010
  • Plant maintenance & repair, ordering of parts, coordinating trades
  • Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
  • Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
  • Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
  • Assessed schematic diagrams to properly plan and initiate new installation assignments.
  • Closely reviewed blueprints to guide quality implementations.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.

Millwright Journeyman

Sherrit International [subcontract] Millwright Services
04.2004 - 04.2005
  • Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
  • Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
  • Implemented standard safety procedures to prevent hazards related to industrial machinery and equipment.

Mechanical Work Package Coordinator

AMKC-White Rose Project
05.2003 - 02.2004
  • Compiling work packages, monitoring and controlling work, liaising with construction personnel
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Millwright

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB

Skills

  • Windows Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Skype for Business
  • Adobe Reader DC
  • Adobe PDF
  • Vortex
  • SMS – Safety Management System
  • Archibus Work Order Prep
  • Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Layout Plans
  • Mechanical Operations
  • Welding and Bolting
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Diagnostic Techniques
  • Safety Procedures
  • Safety Compliance
  • Productivity and Safety Improvement
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Mechanical Alignment
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Work Planning
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Well organized
  • Inspection and Examination

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Journeyman Millwright (RED SEAL)
  • SAP Blueprint
  • G-SAP
  • P6 Primavera Training
  • CSTS 09
  • OSSA Confined Space Entry & Monitor
  • OSSA Regional Orientation Program
  • OSSA Fall Protection
  • Safeguarding Information Mandated Certification
  • SAP PM – Preventative Maintenance
  • SAP PM - Reporting - Analyze & Improve
  • SAP PM - Master Data (Z6 Process)
  • SAP PM - Close Out
  • SAP HEAVY OIL – Planner
  • SAP PM - Monitor Work Order
  • SAP Heavy Oil Site
  • SAP PM - Notification Approval and Emergency/Urgent Light Planning
  • SAP PM - Non-Maintenance Work Orders
  • SAP PM - Introduction, Navigation, Identify & Prioritize (Z1 Search & Creation)
  • SAP PM - Planning Advanced
  • SAP Quality Management (QM) for Integrity Assurance
  • H2S Safety at Scotford
  • ELIS Mandated Certification
  • Hydrogen Sulfide Hazards
  • Code of Conduct Certification
  • Scotford Security Awareness
  • IRM - ELIS Mandated Training
  • Shell Canada Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace: Essentials for All Staff
  • Scotford Environmental General Awareness
  • Discontinued Safeguarding Information Mandated Certification
  • Goal Zero Hearts and Minds Foundation
  • Shell Canada WHMIS
  • Facilities Status Reporting
  • Conflicts of Interest Certification

Additional Information

Performed various tasks during construction at Shell Oil Up-grader

Licenses

  • Safeguarding Information Mandated Certification
  • SAP PM – Preventative Maintenance
  • SAP PM - Reporting - Analyze & Improve
  • SAP PM - Master Data (Z6 Process)
  • SAP PM - Close Out
  • SAP HEAVY OIL – Planner
  • SAP PM - Monitor Work Order
  • SAP Heavy Oil Site
  • SAP PM - Notification Approval and Emergency/Urgent Light Planning
  • SAP PM - Non-Maintenance Work Orders
  • SAP PM - Introduction, Navigation, Identify & Prioritize (Z1 Search & Creation)
  • SAP PM - Planning Advanced
  • SAP Quality Management (QM) for Integrity Assurance
  • H2S Safety at Scotford
  • ELIS Mandated Certification
  • Hydrogen Sulfide Hazards
  • Code of Conduct Certification
  • Scotford Security Awareness
  • IRM - ELIS Mandated Training
  • Shell Canada Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace: Essentials for All Staff
  • Scotford Environmental General Awareness
  • Discontinued Safeguarding Information Mandated Certification
  • Goal Zero Hearts and Minds Foundation
  • Shell Canada WHMIS
  • Facilities Status Reporting
  • Conflicts of Interest Certification

Membership

Millwrights Local 1460

Cell

587-879-3472

Training

Millwright Apprenticeship Program

Personal Information

Title: Journeyman Millwright (RED SEAL)

Timeline

Millwright

Atco electric Yukon
07.2022 - 08.2023

Millwright

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
10.2018 - 05.2022

Millwright Rotating Central/Major Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Shell Scotford Fort Sask
11.2015 - 10.2018

Millwright Central Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Shell Scotford Fort Sask
11.2012 - 11.2015

Maintenance Forman

Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd. Fort Saskatchewan Alberta Shell Scotford Expansion 1 / Upgrader
12.2010 - 11.2012

Maintenance Planner

Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd. Fort Saskatchewan Alberta Dow Chemical
07.2005 - 10.2010

Millwright Journeyman

Sherrit International [subcontract] Millwright Services
04.2004 - 04.2005

Mechanical Work Package Coordinator

AMKC-White Rose Project
05.2003 - 02.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Millwright

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

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