Morris Kopola
Salmon Arm,BC
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with over 15 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Arena Attendant
City of Salmon Arm
10.2021 - Current
- Ice installation & Removal
- Enhanced ice quality by operating Zamboni machine efficiently and maintaining consistent ice resurfacing patterns.
- Refrigeration plant checks and routines
- Plant adjustments and operations
- open and close facilities
- Provided exceptional customer service by answering patron questions about the ice rink or Zamboni operation when necessary.
- Worked closely with management to identify areas needing improvement within the facility''s overall maintenance program.
- Assisted in training new Zamboni operators, sharing best practices for safe operation and effective ice resurfacing techniques.
Pipefitter
Carbonex Contractors Ltd.
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Design, install and repairs mechanical pipe systems
- Measuring, cutting, threading, assembling and installing complex piping systems
- Safe rigging practices for installing pipe and equipment
- Testing pipe systems to ensure safety and functionality
- Reading and designing blueprints and mapping
- Adhering to safety procedures and precautions
- Responding to emergency calls to respond to emergency situations to replace parts or develop solutions to problems with the system
- Executing safe and efficient Plant TAR's
- Safe operation of hand and power tools such as grinder, hammers, level, measuring tape, pipe threader, pressure gauge, saws, welding torch, impact guns, wrenches
- Safe operation of Skid steer, picker truck, AWP and tele-handler.
Maintenance Manager
SNDL
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed trades and contractors, Contracts for publicly traded company.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Implementation of CMMS systems
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all system configurations, updates, and maintenance activities for future reference.
- Controlled BMS for ever changing conditions depending on operations
- Performed preventive maintenance on electrical systems, HVAC and building equipment.
- Communicated with vendors and customers to accurately execute work orders and strengthen relationships.
- Carried out routine checks to verify correct operation of control equipment.
- Collaborated closely with vendors to ensure optimal performance of third-party devices integrated into the existing control network.
Apprentice
Tanemura Electric
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Commercial / Industrial electrical installation, being trusted to work unsupervised, read and interpret drawings and schematics.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
Shift Engineer
Capital News Centre
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Casual on call Arena facility attendant of twin sheet arena.
Shift Engineer
City of West Kelowna
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Casual on call Arena facility attendant of twin sheet arena
- Perform a variety of Refrigeration equipment operation, plant checks and equipment maintenance duties
- Maintenance of ice surfaces including driving a Zamboni
- Perform all regular maintenance and preventative maintenance duties including but not limited to grounds work, snow removal, painting, plumbing, minor electrical work, carpentry, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Maintain a good working relationship with other staff, the public, and most importantly the facility users
- Ice installations and removals Maintain a good working relationship with other staff, the public, and most importantly the facility users
- Able to exercise some independence in judgment and action in accordance with established practices and procedures
- Ability to work with minimal supervision on various shifts as the arena operates 7 days a week.
Shift Engineer
B.G.I.S. - Interior Heart and Surgical Centre
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Act in various capacities regarding Maintenance of all hospital related assets in P3 Critical environment safely and effectively
- Perform trades duties approaching the journeyman level in a variety of areas such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and welding
- Perform maintenance and repair duties related to buildings and equipment and perform mechanical and electrical repairs to plant systems such as heating, air handling and pneumatic tube systems and limited medical device repair
- Operate, repair and carry out preventative maintenance on the boilers, HVAC, emergency power and other related equipment of the facility in compliance with applicable codes and regulations
- Process individual departmental purchase requests
- Maintain water treatment, testing and recording.
Pipefitter - lead hand
Moreau industries, Bonnyville welding, Alstar Oilfield, Crude industrial, J.V. Driver, Gemini Corp, Reed Energy, G.LM.
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Lead hand Contract pipefitter on various construction of Gas plants, Sag D sites, well pads, and vessel construction, Installation of Piping, Q.C
- Rigging, Bolt up, equipment operator, picker truck operator
- Measure and dimension piping systems.
General Tradesman
BC Hydro and Power Authority
03.2014 - 12.2009
- Internal contractor in generating stations within the power system
- Mechanical trades work, Maintenance
- Piping removal and instal, high scaling rock stabilization
- High angle rescue & occupation first aid attendant, heavy equipment operator (loader, skid steer, bull dozer, tug boat, fort lift, AWP, Tele-handler).
Education
4th class power engineering -
NAIT
Edmonton, Ab12.2019
general studies -
Macewan University
Edmonton, Ab04.2018
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Work Order Management
- Staff Management
- Predictive Maintenance
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Facilities Maintenance
- Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Contractor Management
- Employee performance assessment
- Facilities Management
Additional Information
- Tickets and references available upon request
Personal Information
Title: Fourth Class Power engineer / Pipefitter
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
4th Class power engineer
Hockey, Marathons, Golf, motorcycles, hiking
Lifelong Hockey player, took up marathon training laer in life and enjoy my harley in my spare time traveling thru the mountains.
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
SNDL
12.2022 - 03.2024
Pipefitter
Carbonex Contractors Ltd.
09.2022 - 04.2024
Shift Engineer
City of West Kelowna
06.2022 - 10.2022
Shift Engineer
Capital News Centre
03.2022 - 11.2022
Shift Engineer
B.G.I.S. - Interior Heart and Surgical Centre
12.2021 - 03.2022
Arena Attendant
City of Salmon Arm
10.2021 - Current
Apprentice
Tanemura Electric
09.2020 - 03.2023
General Tradesman
BC Hydro and Power Authority
03.2014 - 12.2009
Pipefitter - lead hand
Moreau industries, Bonnyville welding, Alstar Oilfield, Crude industrial, J.V. Driver, Gemini Corp, Reed Energy, G.LM.
01.2010 - 01.2017
4th class power engineering -
NAIT
general studies -
Macewan University
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