Deborah Anne Capstick
Sydney Mines
Summary
A self-motivated, dedicated individual who has worked in the construction sector of the oil fields as a Safety and Environment Officer, a supervisor, Laborer, job steward, and a construction electrician. Certification and employment in all aspects of payroll/accounting, accounts receivable/payable. Employed in a two year position in shipping and receiving and inventory control for a large manufacturing business, and various supervisory roles. Diploma in secretarial/office administration and secured roles as such.
Possess excellent communication skills that result in positive interpersonal relationships, proven abilities to make sound decisions based on valid information, ability to meet deadlines and produce an accurate high standard of work.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Officer/Labour/Job Stewart
Local 92 Laborers/Sulzer Chemtech TFS
Oil Sands, Suncor/Syncrude/CNRL/Irving Oil. AB
01.2013 - 06.2024
- Ensure proper safety procedures and protocols are met to protect all persons involved in the project
- Hazard/risk assessments, accident and incident investigation, environmental protocols
- Ensure Environmental guidelines and practices are met
- Ensure all contractors adhere to safety regulations as set out by governing bodies
- Ensure OHS and GHS (whimis), NIOSH standards are met
- Create, Write, and implement safe work practices
- Ensure all life saving rules are being practiced
- Encourage participation in Safe Behavior Card Programs
- Aide in collection of samples of bodily fluids from employees for substance abuse testing
- Generate, Investigate, and complete disability claims as per incident and accident reporting through WCB, and company disability
- Implementing no loss time accidents and setting up Back to Work and Modified Duty opportunities
- Address and resolve all safety and environmental concerns in a safe and timely manner
- Set up and instruct, orientation and safety classes, Approve proper safety certified credentials to allow employees to enter sites
- Lias between contractors, safety officials, and company
- Coach and educate employees on the benefits of a safe work environment
- Generate safety related spreadsheets, charts, and data to relay to supervision
- Working in a volatile environment
- Use of respiratory equipment, proper PPE
- Thorough understanding of IDLH environments and how to ensure employee safety
- Work in a team environment
- Entry of confined spaces, entry of confined spaces under scott air
- Climbing ladders and stairs
- Ladders up to a height of 400 feet
- Improved employee awareness of environmental responsibilities by developing targeted training programs and materials.
- Collaborated with management to develop effective emergency response procedures, protecting both personnel and the environment.
- Performed risk assessments for new projects or processes to identify potential hazards before becoming issues in a proactive manner.
Accounting Assistant
Sulzer Chemtech
Edmonton, AB
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
Supervisor-Process Technician/Manufacturing Technician
Magna International, PFC
North Sydney, Canada
- 12 hour Shift supervisor for 22 full time employees, plus temporary and casual employees
- Operation and maintenance of five Buhler 2 ton CNC aluminum high pressure cold injection presses and five Striko dosing furnaces
- Programmed and maintained 5 large CNC robots
- Operated 5 - 30 ton overhead cranes
- Ensured full production potential through liaising with 6 manufacturing and operational departments
- Ensured highest level of safety was met in restricted areas, including foundry
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Writing and implementation of work instructions
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization's core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
CNC Machine Operator
Magna International, PFC
North Sydney, Canada
- Responsible for the operation of various machinery and equipment including Die Cast press and CNC Milling Lathes
- Performed maintenance and ensured operational safety of machinery and equipment
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software programs for advanced CNC machine operation.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
Trainer Expert Computer System
Magna International, PFC
North Sydney, Canada
- Trained 325 Magna PFC employees on data entry of production into the Expert Computer System
- Parts codes, production numbers, maintenance issues, machine issues, Entering of systems coding, run production reports from the system
Accounts Payable
Magna International, PFC
North Sydney, Canada
- Entering of payees into computer program with corresponding GL codes, calculating terms of payment, issuing payments, reconciling ledgers, tracking trends and cost effective sourcing
- Kronos timekeeping system, tracking and verifying swipe records, entering payroll manually and electronically
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
2nd Year Electrical Apprentice
IBEW 1852
Fractionation Plant Construction
- Completion of terminations, running cables, setting up temp power, use of hand and power tools, installing power poles and running lines, working around live lines, retrieving and installing equipment from stores, and all tasks relating to electrical construction as directed by the supervisor.
- Improved efficiency on job sites by assisting in the installation of electrical systems, including wiring, conduits, and fixtures.
- Expedited problem resolution_ by effectively applying critical thinking skills during troubleshooting processes.
- Promoted energy conservation initiatives by recommending energy-efficient products to clients during installations or upgrades.
- Reduced downtime for equipment by performing routine maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Dr. Deborah Marchand, Physician
Port Hawkesbury, Canada
- Billing healthcare through computer system, data entry, filing, dictation, answering calls, conversing with diagnostics and doctor's, assisting the doctor, ordering and dispensing medications to patients, ordering all stock and supplies
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
Researcher
NS Tourism
St. Peters's, Canada
- Researched the history of Richmond County, NS for NS Tourism
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Interview residents on historical data.
Education
Environmental Health & Safety Technician -
Maritime Environmental Training Institute
Sydney, NSElectrical Construction Electrician -
NSCC Nautical Institute
Port Hawkesbury, NSSmall Business Bookkeeping/Build Your Business Certificate -
NSCC Nautical Institute/J & J Business Consultants
Port Hawkesbury, NSBusiness Admin/Secretarial - Post Secondary Program
St. Peter's District High School
St. Peter's, NSGrade 12 completion -
St. Peter's District High School
St. Peter's, NSSkills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Safety Supervisor – OHSMS
- Safety Program Development & Audit
- Supervisor Preparedness
- Effective Supervision and Communication
- Occupational Health &Safety Act/ Representative
- JOHS Representative
- Incident Investigation
- Standard First Aid CPR & AED
- Hazard Management Process
- Hazard assessment
- Safe Work Procedures
- Substance Abuse in the Workplace
- Violence in the Workplace
- Computers 101
- First Aid (current)
- WHMIS
- SPC Training
- Manufacturing technician
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- JOHS Committee
- Industrial Ergonomics
- Self-Management
- Self Directed Work Team
- Layered Audits
- Team Building
- Fairness Committee
- Job Stewart
- Incident/Accident Investigator
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Officer/Labour/Job Stewart
Local 92 Laborers/Sulzer Chemtech TFS
01.2013 - 06.2024
Accounting Assistant
Sulzer Chemtech
Supervisor-Process Technician/Manufacturing Technician
Magna International, PFC
CNC Machine Operator
Magna International, PFC
Trainer Expert Computer System
Magna International, PFC
Accounts Payable
Magna International, PFC
2nd Year Electrical Apprentice
IBEW 1852
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Dr. Deborah Marchand, Physician
Researcher
NS Tourism
Environmental Health & Safety Technician -
Maritime Environmental Training Institute
Electrical Construction Electrician -
NSCC Nautical Institute
Small Business Bookkeeping/Build Your Business Certificate -
NSCC Nautical Institute/J & J Business Consultants
Business Admin/Secretarial - Post Secondary Program
St. Peter's District High School
Grade 12 completion -
St. Peter's District High School