Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Mitchell Gibbard

Courtenay,BC

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mill Operations Supervisor

Trafigura
04.2021 - Current
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 7 employees.

Paste Plant Operator

Nyrstar
01.2020 - Current
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.

Crusher Operator

Nyrstar
09.2018 - Current
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Drillers Helper

Bluemax Drilling
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Worked as part of crew or without supervision to accomplish drilling tasks.
  • Complied, understood and supported corporate safety initiatives to maintain safe work environment.
  • Operated and serviced trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps and other types of equipment.
  • Monitored drilling operations and machines.

Skills

  • Performance Monitoring
  • Compliance Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Safety Oversight
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Risk Management
  • Team Training
  • Project Planning
  • Task Delegation
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Employee Engagement
  • Performance Management
  • Decision Making
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Team Leadership
  • Organizational Skills
  • Staff Training
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Process Improvement
  • Employee Supervision
  • Scheduling
  • Data Entry
  • Report Preparation
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Decision-Making
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • B.C. Mine Supervisors Certificate - 2021
  • Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
  • Work Safe BC Transportation Endorsement
  • Fall Protection training
  • WHMIS training
  • Confined Space training
  • LOTO training
  • Forklift training

Additional Information

References available upon request

Timeline

Mill Operations Supervisor

Trafigura
04.2021 - Current

Paste Plant Operator

Nyrstar
01.2020 - Current

Crusher Operator

Nyrstar
09.2018 - Current

Drillers Helper

Bluemax Drilling
05.2016 - 08.2018
Mitchell Gibbard