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, BC05-1992
Interprovincail Red Seal Welder
Olds Trade College
Olds, AB06-1985
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