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BRIAN PATJAS

Lake Country,BC

Summary

I am an Interprovincial Red Seal, welder and millwright with years of experience and expertise. Along with my tickets, I hold a class 3 license , a 40 ton and under crane ticket, Level 1 first aid, confined space ticket and much more. I am a critical thinker, quick learner and reliable, hard worker.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT

Tolko Industries
12.2022 - Current
  • Install and maintained machinery to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
  • Conductroutine inspections, identifying and resolving mechanical issues promptly.
  • Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime during maintenance activities.
  • Assist in troubleshooting equipment failures, implementing effective solutions to restore functionality.
  • Implement safety measures that enhanced workplace safety standards and reduced incidents.
  • Make repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
  • Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.

SENIOR PLANT MANAGER

INNERGEX RENEWABLE ENERGY
06.2009 - 08.2022
  • Carried out all actions required to optimize the output and production of the power plant
  • Participated in the set-up, execution, and documentation of the Preventative Maintenance Program for plants and facilities equipment including the electrical and mechanical testing and repair of equipment; read manuals, data sheets, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings
  • Carried out all necessary actions for the troubleshooting of electrical mechanical and hydraulic systems to resolve alarms generated by the hydroelectric power plant to minimize downtime
  • Managed and assisted any specialized contractors needed to perform maintenance repairs at the power plant
  • Adhered to and implemented the Occupational Health and Safety standards of WorkSafe BC and Innergex
  • Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training
  • Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations
  • Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output


Owner/Operator

Extreme Enterprises Ltd
06.1993 - 05.2009
  • Owner/self employed; Welder/Fabricator
  • Specialized in ski lift installation/maintenance
  • Contracted to general contractors/home builders in Whistler BC
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality
  • Led start up and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables

Ski Lift Installation Technician

Doppelmayr Lifts
08.1987 - 04.1993
  • Worked on all aspects of new ski lift construction from start to finish
  • Installed drive and return stations on speed quads and gondolas
  • Traveled to build lifts in both Canada and the US

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Millwright

College of New Caledonia
Prince George, BC
05-1992

Interprovincail Red Seal Welder

Olds Trade College
Olds, AB
06-1985

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Processing Oversight
  • Production Problem Resolution
  • Production Reports Maintenance
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Safety Procedures
  • Mechanical Tool Usage
  • Diagram and Schematic Knowledge
  • Machinery Assembly
  • Structural Welding
  • Fabricating
  • Technical Documentation Reading
  • Power Tools Operation

Certification

  • Class 3 license
  • 40 ton and under crane ticket
  • Level 1 first aid
  • Confined space ticket
  • Swift water training ticket
  • Chainsaw training ticket

Timeline

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT

Tolko Industries
12.2022 - Current

SENIOR PLANT MANAGER

INNERGEX RENEWABLE ENERGY
06.2009 - 08.2022

Owner/Operator

Extreme Enterprises Ltd
06.1993 - 05.2009

Ski Lift Installation Technician

Doppelmayr Lifts
08.1987 - 04.1993

Interprovincial Red Seal Millwright

College of New Caledonia

Interprovincail Red Seal Welder

Olds Trade College
BRIAN PATJAS