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John Brlecic

Abbotsford,BC

Summary

Dedicated, reliable worker prioritizing safety and maintaining a drug-free workplace. Valued for careful equipment handling and respect for all individuals. Proud member of First Nations, valuing Canada's diversity.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Operator

Kiewit (Trans Mountain Expansion Project) KLTP
01.2019 - 03.2024
  • Operated a Street Badger and some work with a Crosswind Power Sweeper at Various locations in the Lower Mainland.
  • Locations varied from Commissioner Marine Off-Loading facility downtown Vancouver out to Sumas Mountain Tank Farm in Abbotsford.
  • Most of my time was spent at Burnaby Terminal Tank Farm and Westridge Marine Terminal
  • This includes various Street and Highway locations along the pipeline construction site from the Port Mann to the Burnaby Terminal Tank Farm

Pipeline Laborer

U.A. 488
01.2014 - 03.2019
  • Worked in various locations in Alberta and B.C. Primarily working with Welders, helping constucting 14' 30' 36 and 42 inch Pipelines for large Oil and Gas Companies Working in varying extreme environmental conditions
  • Experience working in auto welding shacks, pre heating and grinding

Heavy Equipment Operator

Maher Terminals
06.2007 - 04.2014
  • Operating a Reach Stacker handling 53,45,40 and 20 foot Ocean going Containers weighing up to 100,00 Lbs and stacking them up to 5 in height and or loading them onto Tractor Trailers
  • Driving Tractor Trailer hauling containers on-site
  • Forklift and Skid Steer doing various

Senior Engineer

Industrial Forestry Services
03.2004 - 03.2007
  • Promoted sustainable harvest practices through the use of low-impact logging techniques, reducing soil erosion and protecting water quality.
  • Streamlined data collection processes by utilizing GIS technology to create accurate maps and analyze spatial patterns.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive forest management plans that balanced ecological, economic, and social considerations.
  • Implemented pest control measures to minimize damage from invasive species, safeguarding the long-term health of forests.
  • Maintained accurate records of fieldwork activities, facilitating efficient reporting procedures for regulatory agencies or clients involved in forestry projects.
  • Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by carefully monitoring logging activities and conducting post-harvest assessments.
  • Enhanced habitat quality for wildlife populations through targeted conservation efforts and monitoring programs.
  • Checked timber stands to assess sales volume and potential quality and marked timber for harvesting.
  • Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.

Forestry Technician

Coast Forest Management
03.1999 - 05.2004

Involved with Multi-Phase layout projects, as a Junior Engineer I would be assisting in all aspects of the process for Timber extraction

Construction Foreman

Brlecic Construction
01.1985 - 08.1995
  • Supervised daily construction operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project deadlines.
  • Trained and mentored junior crew members in best practices and equipment operation.
  • Implemented quality control measures, enhancing workmanship standards across multiple projects.

Education

Associate of Science - Natural Resource Management

B.C.I.T
06.1998

Skills

    Very comfortable working with and around Heavy Equipment
    Training First Nations basic forestry skills
    Assessing and mitigating field safety concerns
    Works well under pressure and finds solutions relatively quick with little or no Supervision
    Safety Oriented
    Computer literate and experience with many varied software programs

  • Skilled in heavy equipment operation
  • Safety management
  • Conducting equipment inspections
  • General labor
  • Executing directives
  • Workplace safety adherence
  • Proficient in GPS navigation systems
  • Concrete finishing skills
  • Effective time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Worksite safety and maintenance
  • Equipment cleaning
  • Effective team communication
  • Highly adaptable

Affiliations

  • Growing up I worked with my Fathers Construction Company where he instilled in me a strong work ethic of honesty and hard work. When I was younger I had a paper route where I delivered house to house “The Province” newspaper. I worked with my Moms Custodial company cleaning Banks and Fast Food establishments. After high school I worked as a Longshoreman for a few years but It wasn’t a career for me. I’ve always loved the outdoors and did lots of hiking and camping then decided to get a Post-Secondary Education in the Forestry Sector so did that for 10 years. I eventually went into the Container Port where I learned how to operate large Heavy Equipment. About 11 years ago with all the controversy of Pipelines I went up to Alberta to get a firsthand experience with the Oil & Gas Industry to see if they were the evil Corporations that they were portrayed to be.

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Kiewit (Trans Mountain Expansion Project) KLTP
01.2019 - 03.2024

Pipeline Laborer

U.A. 488
01.2014 - 03.2019

Heavy Equipment Operator

Maher Terminals
06.2007 - 04.2014

Senior Engineer

Industrial Forestry Services
03.2004 - 03.2007

Forestry Technician

Coast Forest Management
03.1999 - 05.2004

Construction Foreman

Brlecic Construction
01.1985 - 08.1995

Associate of Science - Natural Resource Management

B.C.I.T

References

Upon Request

John Brlecic