Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Educationandskills
Languages
Timeline
56
Kevin Martindale

Kevin Martindale

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Experienced, proactive maintenance professional with a passion for safety, professionalism, and forward thinking. Proven track record of exceeding company targets and standards through effective management and leadership. Skilled in troubleshooting and quickly adapting to operational and maintenance requirements. A subject matter expert who consistently achieves above-average results and drives innovation. Strong background in analysis and problem-solving, with a talent for identifying inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions. Utilizes data analytics and excellent communication skills to drive strategic initiatives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

National Manager, Building Maintenance Programs - Canada Post

JLL
Ottawa, ON
04.2014 - Current
  • CMMS program manager responsible for over 60k assets and 21k PM schedules.
  • Schedule and track facilities preventative maintenance and repairs to meet regulatory and company compliance requirements.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • 3rd part Vendor technician management, contract management and budgeting.
  • Subject matter expert for technical issues for JLL and Canada post
  • Supported budgeting processes by providing accurate forecasts and timely variance analyses.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.

Operations Manager - Ottawa Region.

JLL
05.2013 - 04.2014
  • Streamlined maintenance processes by developing and implementing standard operating procedures for routine tasks.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance department, fostering open communication and collaboration among team members to share best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality replacement parts at competitive prices.
  • Managed resources effectively, ensuring availability of spare parts and tools for prompt repairs when needed.

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Ottawa Hospital
08.2011 - 12.2013
  • Supported plant operations by proactively addressing potential issues through preventive maintenance measures.
  • Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and repairs on hospital facility equipment.

Supervisor, Maintenance and Electrical

BA International Inc.
03.2009 - 08.2011
  • Managed 12 unionized machinist and Electricians at this currency printing facility.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

ABB Inc. (ATC Panels)
03.2007 - 12.2009
  • Mechanical supervisor of Medium Density Fiber board (MDF) plant.
  • Managed 6 tradesmen and all mechanical contractors.
  • Commissioned and managed new molding plant addition
  • Created custom templates, custom equipment, and trained operation staff
  • Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Established strong relationships with external suppliers fostering collaborative partnerships which led to improved service levels.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely procurement of high-quality materials at competitive prices while maintaining budget constraints.

Facility Maintenance Manager

Eastway Inc.
08.2004 - 12.2006
  • Facility and ground maintenance.
  • Managed customer service center.
  • Decommissioning of old plant to retro fit to a call center
  • Responded effectively to emergency situations involving facilities or infrastructure issues by coordinating appropriate resources quickly and efficiently.
  • Conducted regular building assessments to identify areas for improvement or necessary repairs, prioritizing projects based on urgency or impact on operations.

Volunteer Fire Fighter

Ottawa Fire Department
12.1998 - 07.2004

Active member of fire department and fire fighter association president for station.

Industrial Mechanic\Small Projects Coordinator.

Iogen Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.

Education

Licensed Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Millwright

Ontario Hydro
Ontario
09.1989

Industrial Firefighting – Basic -

Lampton College

High School Diploma -

Mackenzie High School
Deep River, ON
06.1981

Skills

  • Licensed Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
  • DZ Drivers License with current Transporting of Dangerous Goods Certificate
  • 5S Lean Manufacture Champion
  • Due Diligence Trained
  • Fall Protection training
  • Forklift License
  • Ontario Fire Fighter Trained
  • Industrial Firefighting – Basic
  • Staff training

Educationandskills

  • Licensed Industrial Mechanic, Millwright
  • 4 Year apprenticeship with Ontario Hydro, Machinist/Mechanic
  • Transporting of Dangerous Good Certified, current.
  • 5S Lean Manufacture Champion
  • Due Diligence Trained
  • DZ Driver License
  • Confined Space trained including confined Space Rescuer
  • Fall Protection training.
  • Forklift License
  • Ontario Fire Fighter Trained
  • Lampton College - Industrial Firefighting – Basic
  • Mackenzie High School, Grade 12 Diploma.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

National Manager, Building Maintenance Programs - Canada Post

JLL
04.2014 - Current

Operations Manager - Ottawa Region.

JLL
05.2013 - 04.2014

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Ottawa Hospital
08.2011 - 12.2013

Supervisor, Maintenance and Electrical

BA International Inc.
03.2009 - 08.2011

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

ABB Inc. (ATC Panels)
03.2007 - 12.2009

Facility Maintenance Manager

Eastway Inc.
08.2004 - 12.2006

Industrial Mechanic\Small Projects Coordinator.

Iogen Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004

Volunteer Fire Fighter

Ottawa Fire Department
12.1998 - 07.2004

Licensed Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Millwright

Ontario Hydro

Industrial Firefighting – Basic -

Lampton College

High School Diploma -

Mackenzie High School
Kevin Martindale