Dwayne Loewen
Powell River,BC
Summary
Hardworking individual bringing 10+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
DKS Contracting (Owner)
Vanderhoof / Powell River
01.2023 - Current
- Tasks including: Landscaping, Snow Removal, Drywall Repair, Light Home Renovations, Handyman Services, Bobcat Services
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Sawmill Maintenance
Nechako Lumber
Vanderhoof
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Tasks including: Production Employee, Forklift Operator, Sawfiler, Leadhand, Planer Maintenance, Sawmill Maintenance
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Mounted workpieces in holding device, manually, or using hoist.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Developed strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Set up sawing machines to accurately cut materials to specified sizes and dimensions.
- Trained new employees to properly operate sawing machines and comply with safety protocols.
- Monitored and adjusted the speed and cutting pressure of the machines to produce high-quality results.
- Cleared jams to keep equipment fully operational.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
Logging Equipment Operator
D.N.T Contracting
Vanderhoof
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Tasks including: Buttontop Loader Operator, Skidder Operator, Excavator Operator, D6 CAT Operator, Equipment Maintenance
- Inspected equipment, completed basic repairs and adhered to preventive maintenance schedules to keep equipment safe and functional.
- Kept equipment in good working order with regular maintenance and repair.
- Followed strict safety procedures for use of equipment and log handling.
- Handled wide range of equipment and tools to accomplish logging objectives.
- Adapted daily plans based on employee availability, supervisor requests and weather conditions.
- Contributed to team efficiency by keeping work areas organized, clearing brush and removing stumps.
- Loaded and unloaded felled logs to and from trailers.
- Worked under wide range of weather conditions and consistently met schedules.
Service Technician
Mustang Rentals Oilfield Rentals
Fort St. John
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Tasks including: Service Technician, Hotshot Driver, Pilot Car Driver, Crew Shuttle Driver, Bobcat Operator, Equipment Maintenance
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls and customer interactions for training and accountability purposes.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anchor Academy
Fort St. John, BC06.2008
Skills
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Deadline Management
- Safety Monitoring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance Planning
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Grounds Maintenance
Timeline
Owner/Operator
DKS Contracting (Owner)
01.2023 - Current
Sawmill Maintenance
Nechako Lumber
01.2015 - 01.2024
Logging Equipment Operator
D.N.T Contracting
01.2011 - 01.2014
Service Technician
Mustang Rentals Oilfield Rentals
01.2007 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Anchor Academy
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