Neil Ram

Responsible for providing leadership to direct reports including electrical, architectural, and mechanical staff. 28-42 direct reports.

• Manager of Heliport
• Coaching, training, and leading conflict resolution in the workplace
• Tracking, analyzing, and improving key maintenance for the site (asset utilization, maintenance costs & project management planning, assets preservation methods)
• Strategically planning future construction and renovations
• Identifying immediate maintenance and operational risks, liabilities, corrective action plans and establish cost estimates
• Accountable for operating budgets and cost effectiveness
• Actively participating in RFPs from a technical aspect.

• Responsible for overseeing the standardization, planning, organization, implementation, and control of the FMO maintenance systems for 12 Acute care hospitals across the Fraser Health region with 10 direct reports
• Plan and manage annual plans for infrastructure upgrades
• Review the specifications and contract documents for maintenance projects for all acute sites and community leased spaces
• Responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of the Facilities Maintenance & Operations system by troubleshooting problems
• Provided training to user groups and acted as a resource for staff
• Participated in the development, evaluation and implementation of policies and procedures, systems, standards, and quality improvement activities
• Performed staff training and education in technical areas
• Provided leadership and technical expertise by standardizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating quality maintenance initiatives designed to improve quality of service, service utilization, safety, and risk reduction
• Coordinated the education, planning, organization, scheduling and implementation of tools and mechanisms to measure, monitor and evaluate standardization and maintenance quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes
• Ensured comprehensive documentation of equipment, wiring, and software/hardware applications are maintained
• Provided education, consultation, facilitation and coaching to the FMO service groups in the standardization, development, monitoring and analysis of key performance and maintenance quality indicators in alignment with best practice
• Participate in re-development design meetings for RCH and BUH with EllisDon as the Prime.

• Fulfilled roles as Electrical Supervisor (5 years) with 13 direct reports and electrician in maintenance and fire alarms department (2 years)
• Successfully coordinated and completed the GEO-Zone pilot project with Building Operations Leadership
• Conducted approvals, permits, payments, shut down requests, change orders and financial commitments
• Responded to incident investigations and implemented changes with support from management
• Participated in resolving matters related to labour relations
• Supported day to day operations while supervising unionized employees
• Monitoring and controlling work orders
• Maintained control and kept records of project progress from start to finish for administrative purposes
• Portfolio included overseeing over 200 buildings on campus in addition to outdoor assets
• Coordinated over-time weekend shutdowns
• Liaised with stakeholders and various contractors
• Established positive working relationships across the organization (i.e., Finance, Human Resources, Administrators, Facility Managers)
• Reviewed Capital Budgets
• Coordinated logistical, materials and scheduling issues
• Represented operations by ensuring quality of service and customer service
• Created requisitions and purchase orders for materials and service contractors.

• Instrumentation and Industrial electrical wiring for: Chevron Oil and Gas Refinery, Burnaby, BC
• Imperial Oil Terminal, Burnaby, BC
• Canexus Chemical Refinery, North Vancouver, BC
• Sea Span Shipyards, North Vancouver, BC.
• Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
• Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
• Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
• Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.

• Instrumentation and Industrial electrical wiring for: Conoco-Phillips Oil and Gas Site, Fort McMurray, AB.

• Instrumentation and Industrial electrical wiring for: UBC Ocean Sciences Building, Vancouver, BC.

• Instrumentation, Commercial and Industrial electrical wiring for: Art Institute Building, North Vancouver, BC
• Delgrauer Sub-station, Vancouver, BC
• BC Place, Vancouver, BC
• Sewage Pump Station, Surrey, BC
• Westshore Terminals Coal Port, Tsawwassen, BC.

• New Construction, Instrumentation, Commercial and Industrial electrical wiring for various locations.

• New Construction & Commercial electrical wiring for various locations.