Phil Starrs
Summary
Dedicated Electrician successful at working in the trade for about 24 years. Worked with customers, architects, contractors and sub-contractors on residential, commercial and industrial projects. Knowledgeable Journeyman Electrician adept at mentoring junior electrical workers and training on correct safety procedures, building codes and finishing strategies. Decisive leader solves routine and complex problems with resourceful and experienced approach. Dedicated to adhering to highest quality work and safety standards. Certified in industrial electrical wiring repair, maintenance and installment. Experience with planning and scheduling in the Gas Shop, Building Maintenance MST departments at HVC. Experience with planning and supervising the Mine Maintenance Electrical department at HVC. Experienced in Maximo. Motivated with leadership experience, adept at supervising teams of up to 12. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Electrical Supervisor
Highland Valley Copper Mine
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas for improvement and creating action plans.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Led daily shift meetings to communicate important updates, share company news, and reinforce expectations for the day's work.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Relief Mine Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Highland Valley Copper Mine
03.2021 - Current
- Created comprehensive job plans.
- Identified bottle necks and came up with strategies to overcome some deficiencies.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality in Maximo to provide guidance and direction.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Journeyperson Electrician
Highland Valley Copper Mine
03.2012 - Current
- Worked closely with other electricians, mechanics and operations to trouble shoot issues with shovels and drills.
- Performed electrical PM's on mining equipment.
- Spent nine years as an electrical Pit Rover.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
Journeyman Electrician
Hub Electric
07.2000 - 03.2012
- Worked as a Journeyman Electrician for eight years and worked in the industrial area of the trade for twelve years.
- I trouble shot, installed and operated breakers, transformers, switchgears VFD's, soft starts, disconnects etc.
- Successfully maintained all correlating electrical systems in some mills and sewage treatment plant in Merritt B.C.
- familiar with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Magnetek, Danfoss, and Baldor VFD's and soft starts.
- Also have some experience with RSLogics 5000 and Slic 500 PLC programs.
- Overseen all phases of electrical construction from industrial and commercial buildings to multi-million dollar homes, and have programmed and installed home automation.
- Trained electrical apprentices, some of which have started and finished under my supervision.
- Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, resolving issues quickly while preserving positive customer relationships.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
Education
Electrical Apprenticeship Program - Electrical Apprenticeship Program
UCC
Kamloops, BC12.2003
High School Diploma -
Merritt Secondary School
Merritt, BC06.1998
Skills
- Self Starter
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Proficient at Maximo
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Attention to Detail
- Electrical Systems Testing
- Schematics Interpretation
- Positive Attitude
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Solutions Development
Timeline
Relief Electrical Supervisor
Highland Valley Copper Mine
11.2022 - Current
Relief Mine Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Highland Valley Copper Mine
03.2021 - Current
Journeyperson Electrician
Highland Valley Copper Mine
03.2012 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Hub Electric
07.2000 - 03.2012
Electrical Apprenticeship Program - Electrical Apprenticeship Program
UCC
High School Diploma -
Merritt Secondary School