Nicholas Marcuz
Port Hope,ON
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 4 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures. Dedicated Foundry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance overall safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundry Worker
Esco Steel manufacturing
Port Hope , ON
2019.01 - Current
- Upheld high quality standards by designing inspection protocols for finished products.
- Studied manuals and conditions to accurately determine prescribed temperature and time settings for each material and mold.
- Observed operations of automatic molding machinery to detect and correct jams or malfunctions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Occupational Health and safety representative; maintain safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
Firefighter
Municipality of Port Hope
Port Hope , ON
2016.01 - Current
- Operation of Firefighter equipment (hose lines, hydrants, pumps, auto extrication)
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
Pattern Maker
Port Hope Patterns
Port Hope , ON
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Build patterns/moulds using 2D and 3D drawings as reference
- Setting tolerance levels to take account of molten metal shrinking as it cools
- Use variety of tools such as table saw, lathe, MIG welder, milling machine.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Assembled, maintained and operated drill presses to drill holes in products throughout assembly.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings to ascertain sizes and shapes for patterns and determine setups machine needed to produce desired results.
- Identified and implemented correct setup for lathes and other tools and operated equipment to create castings and patterns.
Education
Police Foundations Diploma - Police Studies
Niagara College
Welland, ON2007
High School Diploma -
Port Hope High School
2005
Skills
- Team-Oriented, Adept in team management, leading as well as team member.
- Speaks French, Excellent written and oral composition.
- Technical, Audio/Video Installations. Experience with instrumentation, computer maintenance management systems, PLC’s and SCADA
- Computer, Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word and Power Point) Use of internet and cloud-based database storage.
- Motivated, Driven and focused, enjoys finishing tasks and customer service oriented.
- Handy, Knowledge in the use of wide variety of tools and heavy machinery.
Additional Information
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 & 2 2017
- NFPA 472, hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level 2017
- NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator 2019
- Occupational Health and safety JHSC Part 1 2022
- Driver Licence (DZ) 2018
- Pre Hospital Care First Aid/ CPR , Base Hospital 2022
- Fall Arrest, Battlefield, Cobourg, ON 2018
- Water, Treatment Subsystem /Distribution and Supply Subsystem (O.I.T) 2016
- Wastewater, Treatment Facility/ Collection Facility (O.I.T) EXPIRED 2016
Timeline
Foundry Worker
Esco Steel manufacturing
2019.01 - Current
Firefighter
Municipality of Port Hope
2016.01 - Current
Pattern Maker
Port Hope Patterns
2016.01 - 2019.01
Police Foundations Diploma - Police Studies
Niagara College
High School Diploma -
Port Hope High School
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