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Debbie Wiersma

Kelowna,BC

Summary

Offering 6 years experience in construction in various capacities to a safety focused role to facilitate NCSO designation. Always organized and proactive with a strong focus and passion for completing tasks as safe as possible. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Traffic Control Supervisor /Service Dispatcher

RTCP
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
  • Championed proactive approach to incident management by analyzing trends and implementing preventative measures to reduce potential risks.
  • Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing processes and updating standard operating procedures as necessary.
  • Enhanced worker safety by implementing strict safety protocols for all traffic control personnel.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails per day from customers. Dealt with complaints

Assistant Traffic Control Trainer

Integrity Traffic Control
03.2019 - 08.2024
  • Assisted senior trainers and safety management team in administration of required safety programs. Proactively prepared for presentations or classes by studying material, ensuring appropriate materials are ready to be presented and managed agenda. Administered appropriate and latest version of corporate and provincially governed programs.

Straw Boss

Michels Canada ~ Coastal Gaslink Project
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Working as part of pipeline crew on efficient and safe operation of equipment.
  • Ensured safe working environment with adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.


Rock Truck Operator

Ledcor / Transmountain Expansion Project
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisted in training new hires on best practices for efficient rock truck operation, contributing to overall team success and competency levels.
  • Safely transported materials to designated locations, contributing to smooth project progress and timely completion.
  • Conducted appropriate safety pre-job checks prior to operation. Collaborated with operators.
  • Required strong time management and attention to detail and instructions.

Traffic Controller Lead

ATS
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed and implemented traffic control plans for special events to achieve smooth and organized flow.
  • Boosted efficiency of traffic flow into parking facilities, coordinating with facility managers.
  • Maintained high levels of vigilance to quickly address and remove unexpected road hazards.
  • Supported road maintenance activities, establishing safe zones for workers and machinery.
  • Updated signage with correct speeds and delay warnings based on daily conditions.
  • Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.

Traffic Controller

Alliance
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Updated signage with correct speeds and delay warnings based on daily conditions.
  • Directed traffic in construction sites to maintain safe conditions for workers and motorists.
  • Developed and implemented traffic control plans for special events to achieve smooth and organized flow.
  • Placed cones, signs and barrels to keep vehicles out of dangerous spaces.

Education

High School Diploma -

BBCI
Ontario
05.1990

Skills

    * Work Zone Safety

    * Safety Stewardship

    * Multi - Tasking

    * Collaborating

    * Time Management

    * Leadership

    * Organization

    * Strong Communicator

    * Teamwork

    * Respectful

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

Leadership for Safety Excellence

CSTS

PCST

Ground Disturbance 201

Heavy Equipment & Spotter Awareness

TDG

Wire Rope Rigging Inspection & Replacement

Joint Health & Safety Hazard Assessment

Firefighting & Fire Extinguisher Safety

ATV Training

H2S Awareness

Bear Awareness

WHMIS 2015

BCCSA

CN Contractor Orientation Avalanche Safety

Basic Rigging Level 1

Confined Space




Timeline

Traffic Control Supervisor /Service Dispatcher

RTCP
12.2023 - 09.2024

Straw Boss

Michels Canada ~ Coastal Gaslink Project
10.2022 - 10.2023

Rock Truck Operator

Ledcor / Transmountain Expansion Project
03.2022 - 10.2022

Traffic Controller Lead

ATS
09.2021 - 07.2022

Assistant Traffic Control Trainer

Integrity Traffic Control
03.2019 - 08.2024

Traffic Controller

Alliance
08.2018 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

BBCI

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