Merrick Zemp
Castlegar,Canada
Summary
Experienced maintenance leader with expertise in facility management, equipment maintenance, and process optimization. Adept at coordinating teams for efficient operations and timely project completion. Recognized for adaptability, reliability, and a results-driven approach. Proficient in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and resource allocation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Superintendent
Interfor
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Managed budgetary constraints while maintaining top-notch facility conditions through diligent resource allocation. Estimated Budgets (5M+)
- Conducted root cause analysis on equipment failures, leading to proactive measures that prevented future incidents.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and accountability within the maintenance department, fostering a positive work environment for all staff members.
Conference Speaker
21st Shutdown Super Conference
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared and delivered a 45-minute speech and PowerPoint presentation on optimizing communication strategies, effectively engaging the audience and providing actionable insights.
- The presentation detailed methods of connecting with supervisors, peers and reports.
- Developed relationships with fellow speakers and industry influencers, leading to increased collaboration opportunities at future events.
Conference Speaker
20th Shutdown Super Conference
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared and delivered a 45 min PowerPoint presentation about positive leadership.
- The presentation focused on different leadership styles, company vision, and incorporating positivity into shutdowns.
- Established credibility as a speaker by showcasing expertise in the subject matter through well-structured presentations.
- Received positive feedback from conference organizers for the relevance and clarity of delivered content.
Mechanical Planner and Supervisor
Mercer Celgar
10.2014 - 07.2023
- Plan maintenance work throughout the pulp mill. Planned work areas included the machine room, fibreline, wood room and the 60+ unit mobile equipment fleet.
- Assistance with execution of both preventative maintenance work as well as emergency work.
- Streamlined maintenance processes through the implementation of effective planning strategies.
- Optimized resource allocation by prioritizing critical tasks to reduce operational costs.
Group Leader
Teck Metals
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Supervised a crew of approximately 20 workers on a daily basis to execute both preventative maintenance as well as emergency repairs.
- Duties included: Creating a daily schedule for the crew and supervising their work.
- Coordinating and supervising outside contractors during shutdowns.
- Relief Superintendent 2 days a month and during vacation days, supervising Roaster Business area.
Scheduling Coordinator
Teck Metals
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Scheduled the preventative and emergency maintenance for the 7 plants in the Roaster Business area.
- Duties included: Creating a weekly maintenance schedule with input from operations and maintenance.
- Coordinating parts, downtime, and outside resources for required work within the plant.
- Managed several projects from planning through execution involving both company resources and outside contractors.
Area Manager
Rexnord Canada LP
04.2009 - 01.2011
- The product specialist and sales representative for BC not including the lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
- Accounts included original equipment manufacturers, sawmills, pulp mills and mines, both underground and pit.
- Duties included troubleshooting, product knowledge and direct customer service.
- Provided training and assistance to distributors and coordinated projects between distribution and end users.
Mechanical Supervisor
Mercer Celgar
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Supervise mill crews in the Manufacturing area of the plant
- This includes the Fibreline and Machine room areas
- Duties include: Supervising several trades for daily maintenance, emergency work and mill outages
- Planning and scheduling for the large-scale mill outages
Mechanical Designer
COE Newnes McGeehee
04.2005 - 04.2006
- Worked drafting sawmill and planer mill equipment
- As equipment specialist, involved in improving designs to maximize both the performance and construction of the products
- Used problem solving techniques to implement field changes
Professional Account Manager
Kaman Industrial Technologies
05.2006 - 03.2009
- The outside sales representative for the West Kootenays and Boundary area, covering approximately 100 accounts
- Accounts included Sawmills, Pulp mills, Mines and Teck as well as various municipalities and other smaller accounts
- Duties include problem solving, product introduction and direct customer service
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma - Planning & Operations Management, Technology Management, Quality, and Production, Pro/Engineer Solid Modelling, Machine Design, Manufacturing, Mastercam, Jigs and Fixtures, Hydraulics, Thermodynamics, Robotics and Automation, Electronic Technology
Okanagan University College
Kelowna, BC01.2005
Race Car Mechanic and Driver Training Program - Techniques of racing and repairing Formula 2000 race cars
Jim Russell Racing School
Mont Tremblant, QC01.1999
Graduate -
Mount Baker Secondary School
Cranbrook, BC01.1995
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Leadership skills
- Avantis / JD Edwards / Maximo
- Autocad
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Project Planning
- MS Word / Excel / Power Point
- CMMS
- Scheduling Coordination
- Staff Management
- Mechanical Systems
- Employee performance evaluation
Volunteer Experience
- President, Past President, Board Member West Kootenay Minor Lacrosse Association
- Scheduler, Board member Castlegar Gentlemen's Hockey League
- Head Coach, Zone 1 Box lacrosse team for BC Summer games
- Coach, West Kootenay Minor Lacrosse and Castlegar Minor Hockey Association
- Member, Discipline board for Castlegar Aquanauts Swim club
- Chair, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Student Chapter S340 at OUC,
- Vice Chair, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Student Chapter S340 at OUC,
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Maintenance Superintendent
Interfor
07.2023 - 10.2024
Conference Speaker
21st Shutdown Super Conference
12.2022 - 12.2022
Conference Speaker
20th Shutdown Super Conference
12.2021 - 12.2021
Mechanical Supervisor
Mercer Celgar
10.2020 - 07.2023
Mechanical Planner and Supervisor
Mercer Celgar
10.2014 - 07.2023
Group Leader
Teck Metals
02.2013 - 09.2014
Scheduling Coordinator
Teck Metals
01.2011 - 02.2013
Area Manager
Rexnord Canada LP
04.2009 - 01.2011
Professional Account Manager
Kaman Industrial Technologies
05.2006 - 03.2009
Mechanical Designer
COE Newnes McGeehee
04.2005 - 04.2006
Race Car Mechanic and Driver Training Program - Techniques of racing and repairing Formula 2000 race cars
Jim Russell Racing School
Graduate -
Mount Baker Secondary School
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma - Planning & Operations Management, Technology Management, Quality, and Production, Pro/Engineer Solid Modelling, Machine Design, Manufacturing, Mastercam, Jigs and Fixtures, Hydraulics, Thermodynamics, Robotics and Automation, Electronic Technology
Okanagan University College
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