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Matthew Phillips

Kingston,ON

Summary


Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman/ Lead Carpenter

PCS of Canada
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Acted as foreman of 4-7 man framing crew which was building single family homes and multi unit townhomes

Carpenter

Rick Tabak Building Services
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
  • Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.

Apprentice Powerline Technician

Rokstad Power Corporation
03.2013 - 06.2017
  • Built and erected steel hydro transmission towers across western Canada
  • Read and interpret complex blueprints to identify proper assembly procedures of towers and powerline components
  • Worked remotely on a 21 day on , 7 off schedule for 4 yrs.
  • Commuted back and forth from Alberta and BC to Ontario for duration of jobs by airplane.
  • Worked in all weather conditions 21 days per month .
  • Operated a wide variety of power tools as well as heavy equipment such as telehandlers, skidsteer, bucket truck and boom trucks.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks and proper paperwork and documentation.
  • Adhered to strict safety protocols and practices as well as attended yearly safety training courses.

Education

No Degree - General Carpentry

St Lawrence College
Kingston, ON

Skills

  • Worksite safety
  • Residential construction
  • Fall protection
  • Critical thinking
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Schematics and blueprints
  • Conflict resolution

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Carpenter

Rick Tabak Building Services
04.2023 - 08.2023

Foreman/ Lead Carpenter

PCS of Canada
01.2022 - 12.2023

Apprentice Powerline Technician

Rokstad Power Corporation
03.2013 - 06.2017

No Degree - General Carpentry

St Lawrence College
Matthew Phillips