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Richard B. Hill

Parksville,BC

Summary

To obtain employment with a growth oriented company.

Overview

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Work History

Construction Manager

JFSL Projects
Edmonton, AB
  • Overall Management of the activities to ensure the project objectives are met during the Fabrication and construction phases of the work
  • Implement the health and safety plan including supporting the projects commitment to JFSL's beyond zero philosophy
  • Help to develop the overall schedule and plan for the fabrication and construction phase of the projects
  • Oversee the development and implementation of the fabrication and construction execution plan, review and have input in the project man-hour budgets
  • Implement the project constructability program
  • Help to implement the project quality control procedures
  • Direct project administration including project controls to develop pre-construction plans and procedures
  • Be able to have a working relationship with the Building Trade Unions and CLAC
  • Provide guidance, leadership and ensure that the SOP's, procedures and plans for Front End Planning and Constructability are adhered to and meet company standards
  • Support Business Development; assisting with proposals
  • Support estimating, provide labor rates and review / sign off on FEL- 2 / 3 estimates
  • Travel to project sites as required
  • Oversee the development and implementation of the construction execution plan, be involved in labor relations, trade recruitment, and the availability of local and aboriginal expertise
  • Assist in the development of the overall project schedule

Contract B Welder

Various Companies
Edmonton, AB
  • B Pressure Welder / Structural Steel Welder and Fitter
  • New Fabrication and repair and alterations of pressure vessels and piping in the oil and gas industries
  • Responsible for new separator packages and flare knock out units miscellaneous job shop activities

Manager of Operations

Pyramid Process Fabricators
Nisku, AB
  • Responsible for ensuring the smooth and successful conduct of business operations through embracing and managing to standard Operating Procedures
  • Ensuring all Operations departments operate efficiently, meeting both the customer’s expectation of service and the companies’ expectation of profitability
  • Establish an Operations Plan in support of all departments in accordance with the overall strategic plan and growth objectives of the organization to ensure the accomplishment of approved business plans
  • Assistance with the attainment of budgeted goals and objectives by evaluating and servicing operating needs
  • Work with other managers, outside resources and each operating group towards the accounts receivable objectives in accordance to the budgeted goals and objectives
  • Management, training, development and evaluation of personnel in related areas in accordance to personnel policies
  • Contribute to authoring operations policies and procedures, plus training programs designed to develop staff
  • Monitor the compliance with these company procedures and policies, and direct the implementation of more efficient procedures to accomplish company goals
  • Commitment to the mission statement and dedication to a customer based management philosophy to ensure service excellence is provided to all divisions, personnel, customers and vendors
  • Adhere to all company policies, safeguard the company’s interests and act in and ethical and legal manner as well as report all violations of company policies and procedures to appropriate management

Fabrication Manager

Flint Energy Services
Sherwood Park, AB
  • Drive lean initiatives throughout the fabrication processes
  • To drive a culture of continuous improvement, and utilization of lean tools
  • Approve production schedules based on need, for all fabrication cells
  • Provide leadership and coaching for fabrication department supervisors
  • Provide support and leadership with the remaining support functions in order to insure an even flow of production
  • Manage / resolve all personnel issues in the fabrication department
  • Work with humane resources to establish guide lines and maintain consistency in the application of company policies
  • Establish professional, ongoing training for the development of fabrication department personnel
  • Develop, recommend and implement procedures for maintaining/improving safety and quality policies and standards
  • Develop, implement and drive participation in activities that support efforts to sustain lean manufacturing practices /principles and drive culture change
  • Drive and maintain focus on continuous improvement through researching and sourcing innovative, cost effective business solutions
  • Adhere to all company policies, safeguard the company’s interests and act in and ethical and legal manner as well as report all violations of company policies and procedures to appropriate management
  • Introduced cellular manufacturing with one piece continuous flow
  • As a result: Flint Energy HJB Facility is now producing 30% more than at any time in Flint’s history
  • Introduced continuous improvement based upon action
  • Revamped the fabrication department information and material flow

Fabrication Manager

Crimtech Services Ltd.
Red Deer, AB
  • Oversee and analyze, plan, organize, direct; control the operations in the fabrication department
  • Recommend operation changes when necessary to insure that production quotas and procedures were met
  • Prepare monthly production reports for review by the president
  • Evaluate efficiency of production to determine adequacy of personnel and make changes to work schedule when necessary
  • Insure adherence to safety regulations, hire personnel and oversee training need to staff
  • Plan and manage the departmental budget
  • Direct Quality control inspection system and develop production performance indicator reporting
  • Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend replacement of equipment when necessary
  • I was also responsible for implementation of Lean Manufacturing processes in the fabrication department

Piping Superintendent

Wabi Dev. Corp
Grande Prairie, AB
  • Responsible for all projects, piping and structural steel, estimating extra work, men, material and equipment
  • Scheduling the work force to meet project scheduling for forestry, oil and gas industries
  • Quality Control Manager: Responsible for implementation of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E) Quality control manual, welding procedures
  • NDE requirements, welder’s qualifications, material tracking, tracking of welding consumables and visual inspections
  • Safety Manager: Responsible for writing and implementing Safety and Environmental Manual for Wabi Development Corporation Western Division

Education

Welder-fitter Specialist Course -

Sheridan College
Toronto, ON
01.1976

High School -

San Juan Capistrano High School
Orange County, CA
01.1974

Skills

  • Project management
  • Construction management
  • Problem-solving
  • Site management
  • Project scheduling
  • Team building and leadership
  • Site safety
  • Decision-making
  • Cost control

Languages

English

Certification

  • All Certifications are ASME section three through eight, division 1; class A nuclear Welding on pipe and plate. (Carbon and Alloy Steels).
  • B Pressure Certification #18611
  • Journeyman Welder Inter provincial seal #J-22-53293
  • Whimis Teaching Certificate
  • Safety Auditor Certificate
  • H2S Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Registered Welding inspector for the State of California
  • Journeyman Steamfitter

Timeline

Welder-fitter Specialist Course -

Sheridan College

Construction Manager

JFSL Projects

Contract B Welder

Various Companies

Manager of Operations

Pyramid Process Fabricators

Fabrication Manager

Flint Energy Services

Fabrication Manager

Crimtech Services Ltd.

Piping Superintendent

Wabi Dev. Corp

High School -

San Juan Capistrano High School
Richard B. Hill