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Kenneth Barnes

2640 Schamps,British Columbia

Summary

Versatile safety and results-driven professional with extensive experience across various roles in the explosives industry, notably as a Site Supervisor at Orica Mining Services. Excelled in staff supervision and inventory management, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and adaptability. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team development. Certified Welder and Red Seal Automotive Service Technician, adept at maintaining high-quality standards.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Cattle Rancher

Self/Family
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of breeding, production, and sales for informed decision-making on future ranch operations.
  • Repair and maintain farm equipment including Tractors, Cutters, Balers, Excavators, Backhoes, and Dozer.
  • Produce hay as required for livestock feed and sales.
  • Maintain and monitor irrigation pumps, ponds, piping, dams, and fencing.

Operations Support Specialist

Orica Mining Services
05.2019 - 06.2022
  • Provided assistance to Site Leads, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to safety and professional growth.
  • Assisting with SAP program issues, creating work orders, entering KPI's, tracking failures.
  • Continuing site support in preparing and validating Emergency Response Plans, Environmental Plans, work permits, ERD compliance, Mechanical repairs, managing waste product.
  • Providing customer support in areas of equipment or product deficiencies.
  • Integrating new technologies
  • MMU new build inspections.

Site Supervisor

Orica Mining Services
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Provided clear communication to team members regarding blast pattern loading goals, expectations, and individual responsibilities within the project scope. Daily Tool Box Talks. Pattern Safety Plans. Take 5's or FLHA's, regularly reviewing and updating emergency response plans and other similar documents.
  • Oversaw equipment maintenance routines regularly ensuring optimal performance levels across all machinery used onsite. Including making repairs to process units and Prime Movers.
  • Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
  • Worked closely with Blasters and engineering to provide very efficient loading operations.
  • Maintained strong client relationships, providing regular updates on inventory levels and loading operations according to forecasting by mine engineers.
  • Controlled inventory on site. Ordering according to evolving forecasts taking weather and road conditions into account.
  • Provide support in the event of product transport accidents within the site Emergency Response area.

Lead Hand / Site Supervisor

Orica Mining Services
02.2011 - 09.2017

Operate MMU

Inventory Magazines

Write SOP's and submit for approvals.

Maintain bulk site Inventory.

Set up of new sites, Mt Milligan, Gahcho Kue, Red Chris, Cardinal Coal.

Purchase supplies and equipment for sites.

Oversee installation of site infrastructure and buildings (Mt. Milligan and Redchris.)

Make package explosive deliveries from Terrace Magazine site to various customers in the area.

Provide emergency response

Organize contractors as required, frequently in remote locations.



Mechanic

Parts North Auto Supply
10.2008 - 10.2010
  • Diagnose and repair electronic, brake, steering, suspension and engine issues on all brands of automobiles and light trucks.
  • Complete General Inspections, Out of Province, Out of Country and Write off Inspections.
  • Auto body repairs, Plastic repairs and Welding.
  • Change or repair tires.
  • Vehicle sales.
  • Parts sales.

Mechanic / Machinist

Self Employed
01.2001 - 10.2008
  • Supervise busy Auto Repair shop in Grande Prairie.
  • Make work orders, communicate with customers, order parts, payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
  • Rebuild automotive engines in full machine shop.
  • Make repairs to hydraulic systems and components, and Pneumatic systems and components.
  • Reline of clutch and brake components.
  • TIG Weld various types of metals for repair or build up prior to machining.
  • Casting repairs.

Education

No Degree - Captain Commercial Small Vessel

Transport Canada
Prince Rupert
01-2017

No Degree - Automotive Service Technician

Fairview College
Fairview, AB
01-2002

Welding

College of The New Caledonia
Prince George, BC
01-1991

High School Diploma -

Fort St. James Secondary
Fort St. James, BC
01-1989

Skills

    Red Seal Automotive Service Technician

    Certified Welder

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Documentation skills
  • Team building
  • Professionalism
  • Quality Control
  • Staff Supervision
  • Inventory Management
  • Adaptability
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Risk Management
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Production recordkeeping

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Cattle Rancher

Self/Family
06.2022 - Current

Operations Support Specialist

Orica Mining Services
05.2019 - 06.2022

Site Supervisor

Orica Mining Services
09.2017 - 05.2019

Lead Hand / Site Supervisor

Orica Mining Services
02.2011 - 09.2017

Mechanic

Parts North Auto Supply
10.2008 - 10.2010

Mechanic / Machinist

Self Employed
01.2001 - 10.2008

No Degree - Captain Commercial Small Vessel

Transport Canada

No Degree - Automotive Service Technician

Fairview College

Welding

College of The New Caledonia

High School Diploma -

Fort St. James Secondary
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