James Caunce
Grande Prairie,Canada
Summary
Experienced Red Seal Millwright and CAT III Vibration Analyst with a demonstrated commitment to efficiency, plant reliability and safety. Proven ability to excel in independent and collaborative settings, with 16 years of hands-on experience in the industry. Seeking a position within a dynamic organization that values growth and innovation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vibration Analyst
Global Cellulose Fibers
Grande Prairie, Canada
08.2018 - Current
- Conduct pre-job hazard assessments to identify potential risks before initiating each new task.
- Conduct route based data collection and data analysis throughout the plant.
- Enter work requests into CMMS with recommendations for repair of equipment found to have defects.
- Provide equipment health reports on equipment of concern.
- Participate in the RCFA process to help prevent future failures.
- Assist lubrication analysts and floor mechanics in troubleshooting problematic equipment.
- Update and maintain routes and databases in the vibration software.
- Follow up with vibration analysis on equipment that has been repaired to confirm it is performing correctly.
- Field balance of equipment such as fans and rotors.
- Follow established policies and procedures to maintain safety and efficiency in work completion.
- Assist millwright team in executing equipment repairs throughout plant maintenance outages.
Millwright
Global Cellulose Fibers
Grande Prairie, Canada
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Conduct pre-job hazard assessments to identify potential risks before initiating each new task.
- Analyze problems with equipment and implement repairs accordingly.
- Replacement and repairs on stationary equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic equipment along with a host of specialty pulping equipment.
- Manage crews of contract workers during plant maintenance outages, facilitating repair of process equipment and ensuring work adheres to the schedule.
- Perform laser shaft alignments, as well as sheave alignments.
- Operate overhead cranes and other lifting devices to set up, repair and install equipment.
- Analyze work orders ahead of job execution to understand job details and ensure all needed parts have been delivered.
- Communicate with operations prior to job initiation to determine equipment isolation status.
- Clear work area after job completion or end of day.
- Examine diagrams and schematics to identify current equipment configuration and installation specifications.
- Conduct preventative maintenance procedures to lubricate, clean, and assess equipment in each area.
- Utilize CMMS to generate work requests for equipment and record time along with feedback on completed jobs.
- Follow established policies and procedures to maintain safety and efficiency in work completion.
Millwright
GPR Industries
Grande Prairie, Canada
08.2010 - 01.2016
- Dismantle electric motors and inspect parts for damage, as well as electrically testing stator windings for failure and completing estimates for repair.
- Operation of overhead cranes daily to move heavy equipment.
- Balancing of rotors, fans and impellers.
- Assembly of electric motors and test running to ensure they function correctly.
- Ensuring work area is kept clean and organized, free of hazards.
- Perform electric motor installs, bearing changes and shaft alignments on site.
- Replace belts, aligning sheaves and setting belt tensions.
- Operate service truck for on-site jobs and completes hours of service log at end of each shift.
- Dismantle and assemble of generators for repair.
- Dismantle of centrifugal and submersible pumps and inspecting parts for damage and wear, as well as completing estimates for repair and assembly when parts arrive.
- Follow established policies and procedures to maintain safety and efficiency in work completion.
Education
Category III Vibration Analysis -
Mobius Institute
Edmonton, AB01-2022
Category II Vibration Analysis -
Mobius Institute
Edmonton, AB01-2019
Category I Vibration Analysis -
Mobius Institute
Leduc, AB01-2018
Millwright Red Seal Certification -
Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Grande Prairie, AB01-2015
Millwright 4th Year -
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie, AB01-2014
Millwright 3rd Year -
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie, AB01-2013
Millwright 2nd Year -
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie, AB01-2012
Millwright 1st Year -
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie, AB01-2010
High School Diploma -
Mealy Mountain Collegiate
Goose Bay, NL01-2010
Skills
- Red Seal Journeyman Millwright
- CAT III Vibration Analyst
- Excellent collaborative/communicative skills
- Experienced in leading work crews
- Strong planning, coordination, execution and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Safety driven
- Computer/CMMS proficient
Certification courses
- Skid Steer operation
- Forklift operation
- Manlift operation
- Spyder Crane operation
- Overhead Crane operation
- Fall Arrest/Confined Space
- Advanced Rigging
Timeline
Vibration Analyst
Global Cellulose Fibers
08.2018 - Current
Millwright
Global Cellulose Fibers
01.2016 - 08.2018
Millwright
GPR Industries
08.2010 - 01.2016
Category III Vibration Analysis -
Mobius Institute
Category II Vibration Analysis -
Mobius Institute
Category I Vibration Analysis -
Mobius Institute
Millwright Red Seal Certification -
Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Millwright 4th Year -
Grande Prairie Regional College
Millwright 3rd Year -
Grande Prairie Regional College
Millwright 2nd Year -
Grande Prairie Regional College
Millwright 1st Year -
Grande Prairie Regional College
High School Diploma -
Mealy Mountain Collegiate