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PETER LEEK

Langdon,Canada

Summary

Seasoned Assistant Supervisor from Carmacks Enterprises Ltd., adept in highway maintenance and project management. Leveraged APWA Public Works Supervisor skills and a Class 3 Driver's License to enhance operational efficiency and team performance. Excelled in fostering safety and environmental compliance, demonstrating a blend of leadership and technical prowess.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Supervisor - Highway Maintenance

Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.
07.2024 - Current
  • Working with the Supervisor, implementing the work plan, assisting in organizing the work forces and checking work
  • Leading the performance of the operators, labourers and/or contract staff
  • Participating in management of human resources including training and orientation
  • ISO requirements including conducting company internal audits, completing written reports and ensuring compliance with the CMSL Quality and Environmental Management System
  • Managing equipment and work sites and ensuring they are kept operational
  • Staying current with work area activities and identifying hazards
  • Promoting teamwork and morale
  • Ensuring timely accurate communication of all information and completion of all required documentation
  • Operating equipment as required and ensuring direct reports are aware of how to properly operate any new equipment

Roads, Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor

Town of High River
High River, Alberta
06.2018 - 06.2024
  • Company Overview: High River, Alberta
  • Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline all direct report staff as required
  • Schedule all activities pertaining to Roads and Solid Waste along with Recycling
  • Ensure training of direct reports in the proper and safe operations of equipment, trucks, and other tasks associated with Roads, Solid Waste & Recycling
  • Ensure direct reports' evaluations are completed in a timely manner through the Town's performance evaluation process
  • Maintain constructive relationships with internal and external customers as well as suppliers
  • Operate a wide variety of equipment associated with Roads & Solid Waste (e.g., plow trucks, loaders, excavators, garbage trucks)
  • Develop and implement maintenance programs and procedures for all areas of Roads
  • Inspection of facilities in areas of responsibility
  • Assist the Manager of Operational Services with operating and capital budgets and work within the approved budgets
  • Assist the Manager of Operational Services with short- and long-term planning for infrastructure and services
  • Required to provide accurate reports and maintain a variety of records pertaining to their specific areas
  • When required, hire, and oversee contractors
  • Determine and make recommendations for the purchase of new equipment and trucks associated with Roads and Solid Waste
  • Respond to public complaints and concerns in a timely and professional manner
  • Ensure all policies, procedures and government regulations are followed and met in all aspects of Roads, Solid Waste & Recycling
  • Coordinate with other departments concerning work requests and special events
  • Cultivate a positive work environment that promotes initiative, creativity, respect, communication, and productivity
  • High River, Alberta

Maintenance Foreman/Utility Operator

Clearwater County
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
06.2010 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
  • Assist with development, administering, recording, and reporting of County Maintenance programs each year, ensuring programs are carried out in accordance with Clearwater County policies
  • Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Department, ensuring that works are within budget
  • Inspection and construction of approaches to County standards
  • Assess and manage drainage issues, including culvert installation and replacement
  • Assist in the administration and supervise the Summer Beaver Control Program
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of County Bridge Maintenance Program
  • Assist in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities within the County
  • Assist in the administration and implementation of the ditching program
  • Responsible for co-supervising of the sand/plow trucks during the winter months, including participation in the on-call rotation
  • Responsible for awareness of, and adherence to all safety requirements, policies, and guidelines of the Municipality and Occupational Health and Safety for self and support staff
  • Ensure the proper care and attention of maintenance and operation are given to any vehicle and/or equipment assigned
  • Participate in emergency response and on-call rotation as required
  • Perform other maintenance duties as directed by the Project Technologist or Director of Operations for Public Works
  • Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

Lead hand

Alberta Highways Ltd.
Caroline, Alberta
08.2006 - 06.2010
  • Company Overview: Caroline, Alberta
  • Assist Foreman to ensure assigned job is completed as per the required Scope, Quality and Time
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction
  • Train laborer to ensure and develop safety and increase their ability to perform all tasks related to job functions
  • Ensure the proper inspection and use of personal safety equipment
  • Responsible for Job safety and assist Foreman with tailgate meetings
  • Assist Foreman to maintain operational functionality of Equipment, Tools, Vehicles and Trailers
  • Responsible for the operation of Plow Trucks during winter months
  • Perform duties day and/or night on shifts of 12 or more consecutive hours, up to 7 workdays each week
  • Work under stressful conditions such as adverse weather conditions, in and around high speed and high volume vehicular traffic, without assistance or direct supervision; complete assignments while motorists are waiting, work at rapidly changing assignments
  • May be called in to perform work at any time in a variety of weather conditions
  • Perform duties on a variety of terrains and surfaces such as dry and level pavement or steep, uneven and slippery slopes on rip rap or rubble, sod, or dirt/clay grades; repetitively bend, twist, turn, stoop, stand, or sit with high and varying frequencies and duration
  • Perform all other duties related to general highway maintenance including sign installs, guardrail repair, crack sealing, pothole patching, culvert rehab, re-gravel, bridge deck cleaning, chip-seal, and paver patching
  • Caroline, Alberta

Equipment Operator

Ledcor Highways
Caroline, Alberta
04.2004 - 08.2006
  • Company Overview: Caroline, Alberta
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction
  • Receive on-the-job training in the operation and maintenance of various units of equipment and procedures
  • Provide manual assistance to employees when required
  • Perform duties and operate equipment in a safe manner
  • Responsible for the operation of Plow Trucks during winter months
  • Perform duties day and/or night on shifts of 12 or more consecutive hours, up to 7 workdays each week
  • Work under stressful conditions such as adverse weather conditions, in and around high speed and high volume vehicular traffic, without assistance or direct supervision; complete assignments while motorists are waiting, work at rapidly changing assignments
  • May be called in to perform work at any time in a variety of weather conditions
  • Perform duties on a variety of terrains and surfaces such as dry and level pavement or steep, uneven and slippery slopes on rip rap or rubble, sod, or dirt/clay grades; repetitively bend, twist, turn, stoop, stand, or sit with high and varying frequencies and duration
  • Perform all other duties related to general highway maintenance including sign installs, guardrail repair, crack sealing, pothole patching, culvert rehab, bridge deck cleaning, chip-seal, and paver patching
  • Caroline, Alberta

Lead Driller

Can-Tex/Nabors Drilling Ltd.
Nisku, Alberta
06.1994 - 04.2004
  • Company Overview: Nisku, Alberta
  • Receive instructions for drilling parameters (weight on bit, rotary table rpm, pressures, and pump outputs) as well as other work procedures (type and expected life of bit, mud characteristics, bore control etc.), and ensure their correct application
  • Whenever deemed necessary, within the specified limits, change the drilling parameters to improve the drilling progress
  • Receive handover for the previous shift and verify the status of operations and equipment before beginning my shift
  • Check and set up the equipment necessary for the assigned shift, i.e
  • Drill pipes and other tubular material, x-over, etc
  • Operate the draw-work and top-drive during drilling activities and complex maneuvers
  • Assist rig down/rig up operations by coordinating and controlling
  • Ensure that all reporting routines are followed and that all equipment related paperwork are carried out within my area of responsibility
  • Ensure that all orders and instructions received verbally or in writing are fully understood and adhered to
  • Be safety conscious in all my work and use compulsory protective equipment
  • Responsible for safe working conditions on the drill floor always
  • Ensure that my subordinates use compulsory protective equipment
  • Be familiar with all relevant work and safety procedures issued by Company and Operator
  • Apply and ensure the correct application of prescribed safety standards and regulations, and take part in emergency drills and safety meetings
  • Issue Safe Job Analysis before start-up of non-routine operation or job and ensure completion of risk assessments where required
  • Carry out BOP and pit level drill etc
  • In accordance with regulations laid down by Government Authorities or Operating Company
  • Intervene promptly and opportunely in emergencies, at the same time notifying the superior in charge
  • Nisku, Alberta

Education

Completed coursework towards Bachelor of Education -

Okanagan College
Vernon, British Columbia
04.1989

High School Diploma -

Caroline High School
Caroline, Alberta
06.1988

Some College (No Degree) - Management Skills For Supervisors

Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB

Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Reeves College
Calgary, AB

Skills

  • Class 3 Drivers License with Q Endorsement
  • Management Skills for Supervisors
  • Initiating and Planning Projects
  • First Level Supervisors Training
  • APWA Public Works Supervisor Level III
  • APWA Basic Writing Skill for the Workplace
  • APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Workshop
  • APWA PW Math 101: Calculating Concrete & Asphalt
  • I-300 -Intermediate Incident Command System ICS for Expanding Incidents
  • Operations Section Chief Training
  • Basic Emergency Management
  • Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid Level C CPR/AED
  • The Working Mind Manager program
  • Chainsaw Safety Level 2 Basic Operation
  • PMI Training
  • AMHSA Training
  • ARHCA Road Builders Safety Training System - Basic
  • Operator Safety Series Skid Steer
  • Snowplow - Operational
  • Ground Disturbance Level II
  • AWWOA Level 1 Certification Preparation Course
  • Alberta Class 'B' Bridge Inspections Course
  • Alberta Construction Safety Association Flag Training
  • WHMIS
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • Fall Protection
  • Fall Rescue
  • Respirator Certificate of Training
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Training Off Road Defensive Driving
  • All-Terrain Vehicle Riders Course
  • ACSA Safety Training System - CSTS 2020

References

  • Jason Craigie, Lead Operator, H2O Pro Inc., 403-336-5548
  • Rob Young, Water/Wastewater Supervisor, Town of High River, 403-463-0804
  • Steve Debienne, Deputy Chief - Protective Services, Town of High River, 403-846-7342

Volunteer Experience

  • Foster Parent, 01/01/15
  • Navy League of Canada, Foothills Branch, Vice President, 2018, Fundraising Chair, 2023
  • Navy League of Canada, Alberta Division, Screening Coordinator, 2023

Timeline

Assistant Supervisor - Highway Maintenance

Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.
07.2024 - Current

Roads, Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor

Town of High River
06.2018 - 06.2024

Maintenance Foreman/Utility Operator

Clearwater County
06.2010 - 06.2018

Lead hand

Alberta Highways Ltd.
08.2006 - 06.2010

Equipment Operator

Ledcor Highways
04.2004 - 08.2006

Lead Driller

Can-Tex/Nabors Drilling Ltd.
06.1994 - 04.2004

Completed coursework towards Bachelor of Education -

Okanagan College

High School Diploma -

Caroline High School

Some College (No Degree) - Management Skills For Supervisors

Red Deer College

Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Reeves College
PETER LEEK