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Graham Hicks

West Lorne

Summary

Results-driven Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Paragon Farms, skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and operational equipment care. Proven ability to enhance animal health management and optimize maintenance processes, contributing to improved growth performance and reduced disease outbreaks. Committed to safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring efficient facility operations.

Professional technician with solid background in maintaining and repairing complex systems. Proven ability to enhance equipment reliability while working collaboratively within teams to meet dynamic operational demands. Renowned for adaptability and consistent delivery of high-quality results under varying conditions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician/Swine Technician

Paragon Farms
03.2007 - Current
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Ensured optimal growth performance with accurate record-keeping of feed consumption, animal weights, and other relevant data.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance with thorough knowledge of applicable laws governing swine production operations.
  • Aided in reducing disease outbreaks by adhering to strict vaccination schedules and administering appropriate medications as needed.
  • Facilitated smooth operations within the facility by promptly addressing equipment malfunctions or repair needs.
  • Optimized ventilation systems within facilities to create an ideal living environment for animals while minimizing energy costs associated with temperature control measures.

Swine Technician

Verbeek Farms
04.2002 - 02.2007
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in team meetings, offering suggestions for process enhancements, and implementing new strategies as directed.
  • Increased accuracy of genetic selection decisions with thorough recording and analysis of important phenotypic information.
  • Ensured the highest standards of biosecurity within facilities by regularly reviewing and updating protocols as needed to prevent disease transmission.
  • Optimized ventilation systems within facilities to create an ideal living environment for animals while minimizing energy costs associated with temperature control measures.
  • Assisted in achieving higher piglet survival rates with proper farrowing management and neonatal care practices.
  • Aided in reducing disease outbreaks by adhering to strict vaccination schedules and administering appropriate medications as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Petitcodiac Regional High School
Petitcodiac, NB
05-1989

Skills

  • Operational Equipment Care
  • Maintenance Optimization
  • Systematic Issue Resolution
  • Regulatory Standards Oversight
  • Occupational Safety Practices
  • Animal Health Management
  • Creative Problem Resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Hand and power tools
  • Building maintenance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Maintenance Technician/Swine Technician

Paragon Farms
03.2007 - Current

Swine Technician

Verbeek Farms
04.2002 - 02.2007

High School Diploma -

Petitcodiac Regional High School

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