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PATRICK MCMAHON

Crofton,BC

Summary

Journeyman Millwright and Heavy Duty Mechanic with over 13 years of combined, proven extensive experience in the pulp & paper industry. Professional attitude, team contributor, determined with ability to ensure projects meet deadlines. Quality & safe work practices always remain of the highest priority.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Millwright

West Coast Pre Fab Ltd ­
Chemainus BC
03.2013 - Current
  • Journeyman millwright contractor for planned maintenance or breakdowns at a wide range pulp/paper mills, sawmills or special projects. Work as teams and interact with a diverse range of personnel
  • Perform preventive or predictive maintenance to power boilers, pulp washers-rewire, paper machine rolls, bark presses or log debarkers
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose malfunctions, perform corrective maintenance to valves, hydraulics, pneumatic pumps, induction fans and industrial pipe fitting
  • Assemble, install, laser align a large variety of new or rebuilt industrial machinery
  • Diagnose, dismantle, replace broken, malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment including conveyors, gear-boxes, chain drives, sprockets, bearings, shafts or motors
  • Timberwest debarker: Service all aspects of the machine weekly with WCPF
  • Refer to blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogues for diagnostic or assembly purposes
  • Document daily work tasks, perform team field level risk assessments, actively participate in safety meetings, training programs or monitor safe work practices of co-workers
  • Repair & maintain company fleet, including forklifts or crane truck
  • Mentor junior apprentices, supervise specified job locations as required
  • Utilize basic computer skills for communication or diagnostic purposes

Maintenance Mechanic

Valley Cedar 2 ULC
Parksville BC
03.2013 - 07.2016
  • Casual on-call duties, provided personal tool crib utility trailer
  • Met with management to plan maintenance or projects
  • Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems, performed corrections
  • Inspected drives, motors, belts
  • Maintained, repaired, modified equipment or machines such as conveyors, chipper, horizontal band-saws, chopsaws, hydraulic hoists
  • Maintained company forklifts including sawdust or chip transport trailers
  • Welding & fabricating for small projects or repairs, helping to develop innovative production modifications.

Heavy Duty Mechanic

P and R Truck Centre
Duncan BC
03.2007 - 03.2013
  • Shop or field servicing to a wide range of off-road or highway fleet
  • Commercial vehicle inspections, reported findings or diagnostic recommendations, rectified issues
  • Provided maintenance servicing or repairs to diesel engines, fuel systems or electronics
  • Diagnosed or repaired hydraulics, brakes, transmissions, differentials, clutches, suspension, power-trains, HVAC or electrical systems
  • Operated welders for general truck or trailer repairs
  • Completed daily service reports, sourced and ordered parts, coach apprentice mechanics

Education

Red seal certification - Heavy Duty Mechanic

Vancouver Island University (VIU)

Red seal certification - Heavy Duty Mechanic

Vancouver Island University (VIU)

Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of industry safety standards, including environmental regulations
  • Diverse skills with proven adaptable trades knowledge applied to a wide range of heavy industrial machinery and equipment
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Focused, with a strong desire to learn, improve and succeed
  • Excellent leadership & coaching abilities, responsible, dependable, personable, flexible

Certification

  • Crosby Rigging Trainer Development certified
  • Level 1 First Aid
  • Level 1 aerial & man lift
  • Confined space
  • WHIMIS
  • Leadership for Safety Excellence
  • HRAI: certified for control in refrigeration and A/C industry
  • Overhead crane
  • Forklift
  • Commercial vehicle inspectors license
  • All-Species B lumber grading ticket
  • Class 5 driver's license with air brakes endorsement

Timeline

Millwright

West Coast Pre Fab Ltd ­
03.2013 - Current

Maintenance Mechanic

Valley Cedar 2 ULC
03.2013 - 07.2016

Heavy Duty Mechanic

P and R Truck Centre
03.2007 - 03.2013

Red seal certification - Heavy Duty Mechanic

Vancouver Island University (VIU)

Red seal certification - Heavy Duty Mechanic

Vancouver Island University (VIU)
PATRICK MCMAHON