David Demers
Summary
Dynamic Utilities Maintenance Supervisor with extensive experience at the City of Fort St John, excelling in team supervision and project management. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and safety compliance, while encouraging professional development. Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining complex utility systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in managing maintenance schedules, training staff, and ensuring operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilities Maintenance Supervisor
City of Fort St John
08.2020 - Current
- Mentor a team of Maintenance and Equipment Operators, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development and growth by encouraging continued learning and self improvement
- Ensure safety standards are being followed through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensure compliance is being met with WSBC regulations.
- Pay close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational, regulations and maintenance regulations.
- Monitor employee work tasks while installing, replacing, and finishing underground repairs to city infrastructure
- Maintain accurate inventory records to ensure parts are available for efficient repairs, minimizing downtime to the public
- Liaise with contractors, management, engineers and other staff on Capital projects, roadworks and provide direction and knowledge sharing when required
- Substituted in Utilities Superintendent position to cover for illness, vacation and leave periods
Utilities Maintenance Worker III
City of Fort St John
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Led crews in regular and emergency maintenance in the water distribution, collection and treatment systems
- Followed safety regulations to avoid personal injury and provide a safe work environment.
- Maintained a well-organized workspace and inventory system for tools and supplies, leading to increased productivity.
- Operated all utilities light and heavy equipment including rubber tired excavator, track excavator, wheel loader, dozer, tandem axle truck, bucket truck and motor grader.
- Supervised all staff in division, substituted in Utilities Superintendent position to cover for illness, vacation and leave periods
- Cross trained at water treatment plant and wastewater treatment, performing daily water tests, sanitary sewer testing and daily rounds. Senior Operator provided training on SCADA system and data logs
Utility Maintenance Worker II
City of Fort St John
03.2012 - 12.2017
- Installed, maintained and inspected all work in the City's water distribution, collection and treatment system
- Supported emergency response efforts, providing critical assistance during natural disasters or other crises affecting utilities services.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship on all assigned projects, consistently meeting deadlines despite changing priorities or unexpected challenges.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation for regulatory compliance and future reference.
- Cross trained at water treatment plant and wastewater treatment, performing daily water tests, sanitary sewer testing and daily rounds
- Supervise excavation crew and sanitary flushing crew
Utility Maintenance Worker I
City of Fort St John
11.2010 - 03.2012
- Assisted in the installation of new utility systems, contributing to the expansion and improvement of infrastructure.
- Performed regular maintenance under supervision on fire hydrants, underground infrastructure in the storm sewer, wastewater, water distribution, water treatment and wastewater treatment systems
- Ensure work van cleanliness and organization, shoring and panel integrity and safety and signage/traffic plans
- Cross trained at water treatment plant and wastewater treatment, performing daily water testing, sanitary sewer testing and rounds
Utility Maintenance Technician I
City of Fort St John
01.2009 - 11.2010
- Reduced downtime on water meters by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues
- Completed partial or full dismantling of meters and equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Program, install and trouble shoot MTU's, meters and related items.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Peace Senior Secondary
Fort St. John, BCSkills
- Team supervision
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Relationship building
- Mechanical aptitude
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Dependable and consistent
- Stress tolerance
Accomplishments
- Designed and fabricated 3 different fishing tools for various fire hydrants installed in the City of Fort St John which allows operators to remove broken internals without the requirement to excavate. These tools have saved city taxpayers upwards of $50,000 Annually
- Designed new valve box wrenches that allow operators to operate valves that have obstructions in them, mostly eliminating the need for further maintenance
Certification
- Operator Certifications:
- EOCP Water Distribution Operator IV
- EOCP Wastewater Collection Operator III
- EOCP Water Treatment Operator I
- BCWWA Backflow Assembly Tester Certification
- Professional Development Studies, Distance Ed:
- SAIT Supervisor Training Program
- Sacramento State OWP Water Treatment I & II
- Sacramento State OWP Wastewater Treatment I & II
- Sacramento State OWP Industrial Waste Treatment I & II
- Sacramento State OWP Pretreatment Facility Inspector
- Sacramento State OWP Utility Management
- Sacramento State OWP Manage for Success: Effective Utility Leadership Practices
Timeline
Utilities Maintenance Supervisor
City of Fort St John
08.2020 - Current
Utilities Maintenance Worker III
City of Fort St John
12.2017 - 08.2020
Utility Maintenance Worker II
City of Fort St John
03.2012 - 12.2017
Utility Maintenance Worker I
City of Fort St John
11.2010 - 03.2012
Utility Maintenance Technician I
City of Fort St John
01.2009 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
North Peace Senior Secondary
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