Michael Barlow
Parksville,BC
Summary
I am an experienced, competent Project Manager, Supervisor and licensed Heavy Equipment Technician with years of experience and factory training . Obtaining many skills during my career that I believe would be an asset to your operations. I posses a red seal certification as a Heavy Equipment Technician, and have experience as a Project Manager, Supervisor and I am an extremely safety oriented individual whom is looking forward for new opportunities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/Project Supervisor
Mader Mining Canada
2022.05 - Current
- Trained employees in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company regulations.
- Procure project equipment, tooling and infrastructure.
- Delivered completed projects on time by prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Supervised work of 26 team members, offering constructive feedback regarding work performance.
- Communicated deadline updates, outlined action items and offered targeted solutions to team members.
- Provided status updates for projects, delivering information to all stakeholders.
- Maintained high safety standards by following policies, procedures and protocols outlined by company, OSHA and EPA.
- Defined manpower, equipment and resource needs for field projects, keeping open lines of communication with specialists and contractors to meet project milestones on time and on budget.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
Mobile Maintenance Supervisor
DeBeers Group Of Companies
2019.05 - 2022.06
- Supervise mobile mobile maintenance team
- Direct lead hands to ensure all departmental safety and operational procedures are in compliance
- Lead morning and weekly safety meetings
- Ensure production equipment availability objectives are achieved
- Promote positive safety culture
- Manage employee off time and vacation needs
- Manage major production equipment outages for rebuild and maintenance
- Participate in equipment management meetings.
Heavy Equipment Technician Shovel Team Leader
SMS Equipment
2017.01 - 2019.05
- Direct and supervise shovel PM and outages
- Maintain Shovel Fleet
- Midlife Component change out and Rebuilds
- Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on complex hydraulic systems
- Perform repairs on hydraulic shovels
- Pit field mechanic
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
BBE Hydro Constructors
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Diagnosing equipment deficiencies including . hydraulic , fuel, engine , electronic and power transfer.
- Component removal and replacement and rebuild
- Equipment PM inspection.
- Complete JHA and adhere to all site safety practices.
- Read , follow and understand OEM repair literature and schematics
- Report any equipment deficiencies to Supervisor
- Complete work orders and service reports.
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
K2 Mining
2013.06 - 2016.01
- Maintain equipment fleet and perform field repairs
- Component removal, rebuild and install
- Familiar with computer programs such as Cat Et, and Komatsu Diagnostics
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Communicated operational issues and changes to superintendent on regular basis.
- Promoted shop safety
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine.
- Used schematic diagrams and service literature to perform repairs.
- Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
- Perform morning tool box/safety meetings
- Performed routine preventive maintenance efficiently.
- Pit /field mechanic
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Nanaimo Mack
2006.01 - 2013.08
- Perform diagnostics on equipment for repair.
- Used schematic diagrams to plan work.
- Rebuild diesel engines, transmissions, differentials and hydraulic system components.
- Weld and fabricate components for installation.
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
- Accurately completed service reports and warranty forms.
- Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Foreman/Lead hand
Education
Advanced Hydraulic Shovel Diagnostics
Komatsu Germany
Dusseldorf10.2018
Master Technician - Technical
North American Instititue Of Volvo
Toronto, ON2009
Heavy Equipment Technician Red Seal - Technical
Vancouver Island University
City of Nanaimo, BC2009
High School Diploma -
Yale Senior Secondary
City of Abbotsford, BC1993
Skills
- Komatsu factory advanced diagnostic shovel training certificate Dusseldorf Germany KGM.
- Experience with Komatsu& Hitachi hydraulic mining shovels pc 5500 & pc 8000
- Project Manager CAT Ultra class 797f and 793 build project.
- Extensive Experience with CAT SIS 2.0
- Safety driven
- Experienced Maintenance Supervisor
- Schematic diagram interpretation
- OEM technical manual interpretation
- WHIMIS and MSDS training
- Experience with Caterpillar & Komatsu ultra class haul trucks
- Caterpillar & Komatsu haul truck field assembly experience
- Component Re & Re
- Major shutdown and mining shovel rebuild experience
- Engine, and power trane expertise
- Strong welding and fabricating skills
- Extremely safety focused
- Strong will to listen, learn and train
- OEM Cummins Engine training
- Component Rebuild
- Hydraulic system expertise
- Experience with Komatsu mining equipment
- OSSA working at heights, Haul Road, Aerial work platform, mobile crane and more.
- Experienced Shop or Field Mechanic
- Experience with Komatsu mining wheel loaders wa 1200 & wa 900
Professional References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Project Manager/Project Supervisor
Mader Mining Canada
2022.05 - Current
Mobile Maintenance Supervisor
DeBeers Group Of Companies
2019.05 - 2022.06
Heavy Equipment Technician Shovel Team Leader
SMS Equipment
2017.01 - 2019.05
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
BBE Hydro Constructors
2016.01 - 2017.01
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
K2 Mining
2013.06 - 2016.01
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Nanaimo Mack
2006.01 - 2013.08
Advanced Hydraulic Shovel Diagnostics
Komatsu Germany
Master Technician - Technical
North American Instititue Of Volvo
Heavy Equipment Technician Red Seal - Technical
Vancouver Island University
High School Diploma -
Yale Senior Secondary
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