Jake Schindel
Prince George,BC
Summary
Hardworking Scaffold Foreman with seven years of experience building, inspecting and monitoring multiple job sites. Motivational leader dedicated to keeping teams focused and working efficiently to complete comprehensive projects under rigid deadlines. Highly-effective communicator with clear expectations and balanced team coordination. Working between 40- 80 hours a week.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Supervised preventive maintenance and scheduled repair activities as Fleet Supervisor. Reliable worker with solid response coordination and fleet management skills. Built high-performing teams through great leadership skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Brinks Forest Poducta
2023.11 - Current
- Responsible for production of finger joint mill, directly overseeing a production team of 20-25 people.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Enhanced employee performance through regular performance reviews, coaching, and training sessions.
Scaffold Foreman/Fleet Supervisor
Chinook Scaffold Systems Ltd
2016.02 - Current
- Journeyman scaffolder
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
- Responsible for scaffold erections and dismantles for condition and compliance with standards in multiple industry sectors including oil/gas, lumber and site C.
- Managed up to 10 employees erecting scaffolds on in different areas of plant and on multiple sites
- Trained over newly hired employees on safest ways to erect and take down scaffolding.
- Operated equipment on daily basis.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with CSA and other governmental regulations.
- Implemented business plans to improve overall fleet performance.
- Worked closely with personnel, customers and contractors to resolve problems.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained clean and safe assets and fleet work environments.
- Drove fleet stability and minimized significant events through active analysis and review of fielded engine performance
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westsyde Secondary School
06.2013
Skills
- Company Safety Policies
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Materials Estimations
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Managing Fleet Vehicles
- Effective Planning
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Job Prioritizing
- Worker Training
- Tool and Equipment Maintenance
- Machine Operations
- Team Relationships
- Health and Safety Practices
- Maintenance Requirements
- Team Supervision
- Scheduling Jobs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Active Communication
- Team Assignments
- Permitting Understanding
- Mentoring
- Troubleshooting
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- Learn and progress quickly and efficiently to become a forman as a second year scaffolder overlooking a crew.
- Dedicated and committed employee for over 7 years.
- Working in a new trade with no experience to become a Journeyman/Forman
- accruing over 15,000 hours in current trade
Certification
- Certified Journeyman Scaffolder
- H2S Ticket
- First aid/CPR Level 1
- WHIMIS
- CSTS-09
- TDG
- Confined Space Entry/Monitor
- Forklift
- Fall protection
Additional Information
I have just recently moved to Prince George from Fort St. John with my family.
Willing to provide additional work history upon request.
References upon request
Timeline
Supervisor
Brinks Forest Poducta
2023.11 - Current
Scaffold Foreman/Fleet Supervisor
Chinook Scaffold Systems Ltd
2016.02 - Current
High School Diploma -
Westsyde Secondary School
- Certified Journeyman Scaffolder
- H2S Ticket
- First aid/CPR Level 1
- WHIMIS
- CSTS-09
- TDG
- Confined Space Entry/Monitor
- Forklift
- Fall protection