James Kennedy
Labrador City,NL
Summary
Motivated Trainer eager to help new hires advance in knowledge and abilities to meet career goals. Engaging and hands-on instructor with more than 10 years of related experience and superior planning and time management abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainer Advisor
Rio Tinto (IOC)
09.2018 - Current
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company
- Maintained complete compliance with company policies and operating procedures.
- Train employees on all types of mining equipment including production drills/Haul trucks/excavators/loaders/graders/crawlers
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, informing future program development.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Evaluated effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
Supervisor
Astaldi Canada
03.2014 - 08.2018
- Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Mine Operator
Wabush Mines
06.2005 - 02.2014
- Transported materials in quarry, organizing in piles or trucks
- Repaired, lubricated and adjusted machines while also performing associated maintenance
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Equipment Operator
RSM Mining
11.2003 - 05.2005
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work
- Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas
- Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
Education
Some College (No Degree) in Train The Trainer -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, NL02.2019
Some College (No Degree) in Heavy Equipment Operator Program -
Central Training Academy
Badger, NL03.2003
Some College (No Degree) in Class 1 Drivers License -
GW Driver Training
Pennfield, NB10.1994
No Degree - Blast Hole Drill- Train The Trainer
Komatsu- South Harbor Campus
Milwaukee, WI12.2023
High School Diploma -
Lakeside Academy
Buchans, NL06.1993
Skills
- People Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible Schedule
- Good Work Ethic
- Team Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Conflict Resolution
- PPE Use
- Training & Development
- Supervision & Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Class Scheduling
- New Hire Training
- Course Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Classroom experience
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
-Blue Seal Loader Operator
-Train The Trainer
- Hiab Trainer Certified
-Train The Trainer Production Drills
Timeline
Trainer Advisor
Rio Tinto (IOC)
09.2018 - Current
Supervisor
Astaldi Canada
03.2014 - 08.2018
Mine Operator
Wabush Mines
06.2005 - 02.2014
Equipment Operator
RSM Mining
11.2003 - 05.2005
Some College (No Degree) in Train The Trainer -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Some College (No Degree) in Heavy Equipment Operator Program -
Central Training Academy
Some College (No Degree) in Class 1 Drivers License -
GW Driver Training
No Degree - Blast Hole Drill- Train The Trainer
Komatsu- South Harbor Campus
High School Diploma -
Lakeside Academy
-Blue Seal Loader Operator
-Train The Trainer
- Hiab Trainer Certified
-Train The Trainer Production Drills
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