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OLUWATAYO APATA

Bradford

Summary

Results-driven Industrial Maintenance Electrician with extensive experience at Maple Leaf Foods, adept at troubleshooting electrical systems and optimizing production processes. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective communication and mentorship. Skilled in Electrical troubleshooting and committed to maintaining safety standards while achieving operational excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Maple Leaf Foods
08.2022 - Current
  • Carrying out both preventative and corrective maintenance on both electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Getting production lines ready for daily production.
  • Coaching operator on how to set up operation for a particular product through the use of HMI.
  • Reduced downtime by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial electrical/mechanical systems in a timely manner.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment by adhering to strict safety guidelines and enforcing proper housekeeping practices.
  • Assisted in the development of detailed equipment maintenance schedules that aligned with production timelines and resource availability.
  • Optimized production processes through regular inspection, testing, and calibration of electrical components and machinery.

Production Team Leader

Maple Leaf Foods
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Ensure all the listed materials in inventory are well packed according to product specification within the time frame.
  • Operating Power Handling Machine, moving incoming products and outgoing product to and fro shipping section.
  • Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
  • Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.

Apprentice Electrician

Patterson Zochonnis (PZ) Plc
06.2014 - 01.2016
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Assisted Lead Electrician during troubleshooting on any broken or down equipment on the production floor.
  • Carried out preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
  • Kept tools and materials organized, contributing to a clean and safe work area for all team members throughout each project''s duration.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.

Electrician Technician

First City Monument Bank, FCMB
04.2009 - 02.2011
  • Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
  • Fixed wiring and circuit systems to correct performance issues and safety concerns.
  • Troubleshooting electrical and electronics office gadgets

Education

Trade Electrician Cert (309A) - Electrical

Ontario Trade
06-2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
06-2006

Skills

  • Adhere to electrical and environmental safety procedures
  • Electrical troubleshooting(AC and DC control system, ( sensors, transmitters encoder, thermocouple,
  • VFD commission and troubleshooting
  • Understanding the use of HMI in controls or registering a new recipe
  • Basic PLC knowledge
  • Troubleshooting of brush and brushless servo motors
  • Technically sound in troubleshooting of mechanical issue
  • Strong computer Literacy
  • Knowledge of Food safety procedure
  • Good communication skill
  • Have good team work spirit
  • Conduit bending

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Maple Leaf Foods
08.2022 - Current

Production Team Leader

Maple Leaf Foods
05.2019 - 08.2022

Apprentice Electrician

Patterson Zochonnis (PZ) Plc
06.2014 - 01.2016

Electrician Technician

First City Monument Bank, FCMB
04.2009 - 02.2011

Trade Electrician Cert (309A) - Electrical

Ontario Trade

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Lagos
OLUWATAYO APATA