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Work History
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JOSEPH HATCH

17 Dannic Pl, Conception Bay South,NL

Summary

Experienced electrical supervisor leading a multi-team environment, with a strong background in underground mining, power distribution systems, maintenance, and operations. Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to mediate interpersonal conflicts. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals, limiting operational downtime, while driving company and best practice safe work policies and procedures.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor, Maintenance Electrical

Vale
01.2020 - Current
  • Supervise UGFPM electrical team consisting of underground electricians, instrumentation techs and various other electrical contractors.
  • Work closely with planning team to develop safe work plans, ensuring accuracy, minimal downtime, and adherence to schedules and KPIs.
  • Prioritization and assignment of daily work flow and maintenance plans along with any necessary permits
  • Facilitated collaboration between team members on projects requiring cross-functional expertise for successful outcomes.
  • Plan and execute underground electrical infrastructure advancement and maintenance.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in field.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace incidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Lead Electrician

Procon tunneling and Mining
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Installation of 5KV distribution system in hard rock underground mine to facilitate connection to main surface distribution system
  • Ensured complete adherence to all site policies and coordination requirements to ensure safe transfer to surface power grid
  • 5 KV load break center consisting of 7 load breaks with tie break
  • 1.5 MV 4160/600 V transformer installations, connection, and testing
  • Installation of 600 V MCC's, VFD's, Soft Starters, connection, setup, and testing.

Electrical Team Lead

Dominion Diamond
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Supervised mine site electrical team consisting of powerhouse operators, surface and underground electricians, high line personnel, instrumentation techs, communications techs, and various other electrical contractors
  • Worked closely with planning team and SAP to ensure accuracy with budgeting, maintenance scheduling and shutdowns
  • Prioritization and assignment of daily work flow and maintenance plans along with any necessary permits
  • Establish and maintain KPI's and team targets
  • Attend weekly scheduling meetings for powerhouse, process plant, underground and surface electrical infrastructure
  • Identify and arrange training for the electrical team
  • Establish the team rosters and yearly schedules.

Industrial Electrician

BHP Canada
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Performed maintenance and breakdown repairs as part of the site electrical team.
  • Installation and maintenance of 4160/600 V distribution systems underground, surface and building infrastructure.
  • Trouble shooting, diagnosis and repair of various electrical systems and mobile electrical equipment.
  • Familiar with Atlas Copco and Sandvik mining equipment.
  • Portable distribution centres.
  • Conveying and pumping systems.
  • Various VFD's and Soft starters.

Education

Industrial Electrical Red Seal -

College of The North Atlantic
Newfoundland, Canada
01.2008

High School Diploma -

EJ Pratt High School
Newfoundland, Canada
1997

Skills

  • Underground and Processing Plant Experience
  • HV/MV Power Distribution Planning and Execution
  • Strategic Planning
  • SAP
  • Hazard Identification and Mitigation
  • Priority Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Problem Solving
  • Staff Management
  • Canadian Electrical Code and OH&S Standards
  • Training and Mentoring

Training and Certifications

  • Standard First Aid
  • WorkplaceNL Supervisor Training
  • Zero Energy
  • Sandvik Solo Training
  • VFD Training
  • ASSIST Training
  • Supervisor development courses, Sentis, 2013
  • Arc Flash Training, Orbis, 2010, 2014, 2018
  • Level II Surface and Underground Supervisor Certificate, 2019

References

Available on request

Timeline

Supervisor, Maintenance Electrical

Vale
01.2020 - Current

Lead Electrician

Procon tunneling and Mining
01.2019 - 01.2020

Electrical Team Lead

Dominion Diamond
01.2013 - 01.2019

Industrial Electrician

BHP Canada
01.2009 - 01.2013

Industrial Electrical Red Seal -

College of The North Atlantic

High School Diploma -

EJ Pratt High School

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