Joseph Koch
Edmonton
Summary
Positive, analytical problem solver with passion for ensuring system reliability and efficiency. Equipped with solid understanding of engineering principles and expertise in root cause analysis along with both preventative and predictive maintenance stratagies. Committed to optimizing operations and enhancing performance through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Was part of the Mobile Maintenance Shovels and Drills Reliability Team responsible for the reliability and planned component replacement scheduling for a fleet of 2 CAT 7495 rope shovels, 6 CAT 6060 hydraulic shovels, and approximately 20 drills (PV271D/E's, DM45's, and D65's)
- Worked a 14/14 schedule with 12-hour workdays and lived in a camp environment
- Gained valuable experience in a mine environment bussing to an office on site
- Regularly made trips into the pit to tag along for weekly PM inspections on 7495 rope shovels
- Briefly worked with the NDT team on site and learned about various NDT techniques
- Assisted Senior Reliability Engineer with day-to-day tasks such as updating PM sheets, sending out site wide reliability alerts, creating presentations, and helping on other fleet reliability projects
- Conducted oil analysis for loaders, graders, haul trucks, dozers, shovels, excavators, and drills when the senior reliability engineer needed assistance
- Generated monthly damages reports and contributed on other cost analysis-based tasks
- Helped Planning department with various small tasks such as invoicing, service sheets, and AFE's
- Used SAP daily for numerous reliability related tasks such as looking at work orders and maintenance notifications
- Learned about the general process of gold mining and all safety aspects of mining operations
Reliability Engineer
North American Construction Group
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Was part of a 15-man team responsible for the prevention, detection, and analysis of failures for a fleet of over 600 heavy machines actively being used in the oilsands at various locations near for McMurray, AB, including Suncor, Aurora, Forthills, and Kearl
- Assisted the senior reliability engineer with a variety of tasks including investigative reports, failure analysis, data analysis, maintenance sheet updates, developing new maintenance sheets, updating grease and lubrication booklets and using JDE software daily
- Used data from telematics, oil analysis, and past repair work orders to assist in the investigation of failures of numerous different components
- Investigated common reoccurring issues such as turbo failure in third party engines, high iron level in the oil of 3508 engines, and failed valvetrain components in third party engines
Junior Project Coordinator
Graham Construction & Engineering Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Communicated with multiple vendors through email and phone calls in order to secure various sub-contracts for a near $100 million project including an industrial wash bay and maintenance/service facility for Imperial Oil ltd at Kearl Lake Mine
- Secured contracts including Cladding & Roofing ($5M), Rebar ($1M), and Concrete Finish ($0.5M) through continuous communication with ~20 different vendors throughout my 4 months in the Edmonton office
- Used AutoCAD drawings and project specifications provided by Stantec Engineering to provide accurate estimations of quantities and specifications of materials needed in order to request quotes from various subcontractors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB05.2025
Skills
- JDE Software Knowledge
- SAP System Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Power BI Data Visualization
- MATLAB Programming Skills
- Python Programming
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Bluebeam Proficiency
Certification
- WHMIS 2021 certified
- CSTS 2020 certified
- CSWA 2022 certified
Academic And Co Op Status
Mechanical Engineering, BSc co-op, University of Alberta, 05/25, 6/8, 4/5, 09/24, 4 Months
Scholarships And Awards
- Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, 2020
- Honours with distinction, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High School
- Memorial Marauders Junior Football MVP, 2017
- Stony Plain Bombers Bantam Football Offensive player of the year, 2016
Drivers License
Class 5 Drivers License, comfortable driving any size of vehicle
Travel Experience
I have traveled to 9 provinces in Canada, and been to 5 different countries including China
Automotive Experience
Some self-taught automotive experience, including oil changes, tire changes, exhaust install, and repairs.
Hobbies and Interests
- Played 11 seasons of football, primarily as a receiver
- Enjoy watching multiple sports, mostly NBA, CFL, NHL, NFL and F1
- Enjoy working on/learning new things about cars, and doing maintenance/modifications on my own car (2014 Hyundai Veloster)
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: True
Timeline
Mobile Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
01.2024 - 05.2024
Reliability Engineer
North American Construction Group
01.2023 - 08.2023
Junior Project Coordinator
Graham Construction & Engineering Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2022
- WHMIS 2021 certified
- CSTS 2020 certified
- CSWA 2022 certified
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Alberta
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