Mark Sereda
Summary
I am a committed and adaptable Operations Manager with experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials. I've managed both Union and Non Union personnel and understand the importance of tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the highest level of efficiencies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Services Manager
SECURE ENERGY INC.
Richmond, BC
10.2022 - Current
- Organize, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned Hazardous Waste Technicians and Commerical Drivers.
- Maintain a fleet of heavy and light duty vehicles including commercial vacuum trucks, cargo trucks, flat decks with folding cranes, and tractor trailer systems.
- Support project development team by participating in RFQs, providing personnel and equipment requirements.
Division Manager
VEOLIA / ORTEC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Langley, BC
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Managed the British Columbia Division which performs hazardous waste pickup, chemical cleaning, and ultra high-pressure water blasting of equipment and surfaces ranging from industrial boilers to oil refinery holding tanks
- In addition, managed and maintained a fleet of ultra high-pressure water blasting pump trucks and commercial high CFM vacuum trucks
- Achieved between $180K to $200K+ of revenue each month by performing regular business development and customer follow up
- Maintained positive EBITA by minimizing and tracking all operating costs
- Lead union employees through projects ensuring they had the necessary safety certifications, were provided with detailed hazard assessments and safe work plans
- Conducted weekly worksite audits
- Passed regular government audits and ensure all regulatory licensing is up to date
- Ensured all commercial vehicles are maintained and inspected per Transport Canada Regulations
- Collaborated with Ortec’s Field Experts and Project Managers to produce accurate and profitable proposals detailing the scope of work to be performed.
Fleet and Distribution Manager
AIR LIQUIDE CANADA
Richmond, BC
03.2012 - 03.2018
- Managed safe annual distribution of 350K+ compressed gas cylinders throughout British Columbia, using union workforce and subcontractors
- Tracked and analyzed KPIs and presented month end results to senior management and sales
- Administered all health and safety policies, led incident investigations, and executed corrective actions
- Reduced costs of $4.5M operating budget by constantly auditing and reviewing employee performance and equipment utilization
- Forecasted product demand, formulated, and executed strong and effective cost reducing action plans
- Minimized vehicle and equipment downtime and cut delivery costs, using effective preventative maintenance procedures and appropriate vendors
- Achieved company safety objectives by implementing and enforcing all company policies and government legislation
- Increased employee engagement and participation through reward, regular discussion, and safety related activities
- Led union drivers located in remote regions of British Columbia by exhibiting strong sense of visibility
- Strengthened morale by encouraging employee feedback and input.
Depot and Bulk Distribution Supervisor
AIR LIQUIDE CANADA
Langley, BC
03.2008 - 03.2012
- Directed day to day operations of ALC’s bulk carbon dioxide and cryogenic liquid distribution and storage depot
- Executed safe transfilling and daily delivery of 20K + cubic metres of bulk refrigerated liquids throughout Southern BC
- Governed delivery of product via rail and bulk trailers
- Oversaw inventory of compressed and bulk liquid gas transporting from other provinces and importing from U.S
- Locations via road and rail systems
- Initiated and directed construction of safer and modern rail car loading ramps and worked in collaboration with senior management to install new liquid oxygen rail car transfilling station
- Created new procedures and developed training materials, allowing safe transfer of product
- Complied with all internal and government audits by certifying all administrative policies and procedures were executed
- Collaborated closely with Work Authority, Transport Canada, and Health Canada agencies, ensuring all transfilling equipment and transport vehicles, rail car systems, and employee training, met all legislative requirements and received excellent ratings.
Routing and Driver Supervisor
SUPERIOR PROPANE
Coquitlam, BC
09.2004 - 03.2008
- Handled safe distribution of cylinder and bulk propane products throughout British Columbia
- Analyzed data to calculate customer consumption rates, forecasted inventory needs, and created most efficient delivery schedules
- Administered driver and plant safety, efficiencies, and training
- Implemented remote delivery of propane products from centralized location by adapting communication methods, meeting driver and customer needs
- Championed and held high customer service levels by accurately forecasting and analysing commercial and residential gas consumption rates, maintaining tank levels to no less than 10%
- Conceived new methods of dispatching drivers by analyzing geographies and utilizing mapping software, saving time to deliver product and assuring customer expectations
- Promoted health and safety policies effectively by encouraging employee participation, chairing safety meetings, and preparing and communicating safety results
- Assessed accurately needs of community and resort mass storage systems by implementing and enforcing strict monitoring procedures, avoiding catastrophic product damage, injury, and liable situations
- Governed rail car trans filling operations and filling of 900+ propane cylinders per day
- Worked with procurement teams, certifying supply of propane sustained at operation centers
- Partnered with customer service teams and equipment installation technicians, solidifying customer service satisfaction levels met company standards.
Education
Diploma of Technology Marketing Management - Advanced Technical Marketing
British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby Campus
Websites
Timeline
Field Services Manager
SECURE ENERGY INC.
10.2022 - Current
Division Manager
VEOLIA / ORTEC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
05.2018 - 09.2022
Fleet and Distribution Manager
AIR LIQUIDE CANADA
03.2012 - 03.2018
Depot and Bulk Distribution Supervisor
AIR LIQUIDE CANADA
03.2008 - 03.2012
Routing and Driver Supervisor
SUPERIOR PROPANE
09.2004 - 03.2008
Diploma of Technology Marketing Management - Advanced Technical Marketing
British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby Campus