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ROB OLEKSYN

ROB OLEKSYN

West Kelowna,British Columbia

Summary

A motivated and well-rounded Red Seal journeyman power line technician with 20 years in the industry. I have gained experience in the Electrical Transmission and Distribution industry from a PLT Powerline Technician to a Project Coordinator, Project Manager, and Operations Manager. I have gained great experience from working with both major utilities in BC as well as powerline contractors. I feel my knowledge of business, leadership and hands-on powerline experience have given me the skills to succeed in this business in many areas. Continuing my career within the industry is important to me, and I'm excited to explore any opportunities your organization may have.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager / Project Manager (Consultant)

BC Hydro
11.2019 - Current
  • Manage Transmission and Distribution Major Distribution Capital & Customer Driven Projects
  • MOTI Distribution Relocations / System Improvement Capital Distribution Projects
  • Manage a program of Ministry of Transportation Highway relocation projects within the province of BC approximately (+) $20 million /yr
  • Develop a comprehensive MSP schedule with dependencies for utility relocation (all parties)
  • Effectively manage multiple activities such as quality assurance, engineering, First Nations and stakeholder engagement, communication, regulatory approvals, procurement, planning and controls, construction management, pre-commissioning, employee relations, and safety
  • Complete project management activities including scoping, planning, managing, monitoring, and reporting on project tasks by using advanced skills in Microsoft Office and project management programs to fulfill client’s business needs
  • Lead and coordinate interaction and discussion with various BC Hydro, Telus/Shaw communication
  • Manage Change Management process
  • Schedule construction with MOTI contractor and other groups
  • Engage with stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
  • Controlled expenditures and reported monthly actual performance.

Operations Manager/Project Manager

Highland Powerlines Ltd
Kamloops, British Columbia
05.2013 - 11.2019
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.

Operations/Business Manager

Highland Powerlines Ltd
Kamloops, BC
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Responsible to report to shareholders for overall company operations including financials, budgeting, Invoicing, managing contracts, managing fleet/equipment, manage ROC BCH contract, , Scheduling, Manage office staff, field staff and crews
  • Tender Process / Submission, Estimating, Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Project Close-Out
  • Manage and coordinate all resources and equipment to meet project deadlines and budgets
  • Managed company operations, providing first-class customer service and cost-effective management of resources while promoting revenue, profitability and production growth.
  • Oversaw company operations, customer service, resource management and profitability.

Project Coordinator / PLT

BC Hydro
Vernon, British Columbia
03.2012 - 05.2013
  • Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution.
  • Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation.
  • Produced status reports for customers and senior management.
  • Used control tools to update and monitor project schedules.

PLT Powerline Technician

FortisBC Inc
Vernon, British Columbia
03.2010 - 05.2012
  • Transmission live line work 69Kv – 500Kv
  • Distribution 25Kv Liveline rubber glove and stick trained and certified
  • Construction and maintenance utilizing Live line methods
  • Job planning, safe execution of work for crews

Powerline Technician / Sub Foreman

British Columbia PLT
Kelowna
03.2001 - 03.2010
  • Job planning, safe execution of work for crews
  • Rubber glove certified 25 kv
  • Transmission and Distribution construction, maintenance and liveline work up to 230kv
  • Robo Arm Live line certified

Powerline Technician

Allteck Line Contractors Inc, Columbia PLT
Burnaby, British
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Transmission and Distribution construction, maintenance and liveline work on 4kv, to 230kv
  • Remote Helicopter construction
  • Robo Arm live line certified

Project Manager / Coordinator

  • Of projects (+/-$5 Million)

QA/QC manager

  • Key project represented on all major projects, reporting progress, cost controls and liaise between customers and HPL shareholders.

Project Representative / Coordinator

BC Hydro
  • On projects over $3 million (planning, estimating, budgeting, project reporting and close out) Liaise between BCH and SNC as the project representative for BCH Construction services
  • Review Scope of work, Schedule, Materials and Resources to meet ISD deadlines
  • Manage QA/QC, RFI logs, Change orders, scheduling, and resources for planned projects
  • Communicate between project engineer (EOR) for any construction changes
  • Directing crews, contractors and reporting to key business representatives and stake holders
  • Conducting scheduled site meetings
  • Leadership training BCH 2013
  • DAD design training BC Hydro 2013
  • Skills working with Passport, DAD design, Arcfm, Autocad design as well as Power grid transmission software
  • Microsoft Office Suite training
  • MS projects training 2013
  • BC Hydro project team training

Education

Excel level 1 certification Microsoft Outlook level 1 training DAD design training BC Hydro -

01.2019

Rubber Glove training from Fortis & BC -

01.2016

Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro Skills working -

01.2013

Red Seal Powerline Technician -

FortisBC Training Center
09.2005

High School Diploma -

Kelowna Secondary
06.1997

138kv,-500kv Flying in the wire helicopter training Class 3 -

Helicopter Longline training Tower rescue training 40 Ton crane certified. Red Seal Journeyman PLT UTV Training -

Skills

  • Tender summation and estimating of projects
  • Manage BC Hydro ROC Contract 2014-2019-HPL
  • Execution of projects and manage budgets
  • Managing Office Staff and Line Crews
  • Document control and Project Reporting
  • Bullet Proof Manager Training 2017
  • BC Hydro project team training
  • Leadership training through FortisBC and BC Hydro
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Cost Management
  • Budget Development
  • Multi-Operations Management

References

References Shane Gabert BC Hydro Vernon Vernon Line Manager (778) 215-5428 garry.gabert@bchydro.com Dave Hurl BC Hydro Vernon Construction Foreman (250) 309-0616 david.hurl@bchydro.com Shane Cartier FortisBC Crew Supervisor shane.cartier@fortisbc.com Darren Langford Allteck Limited Partnership PLT Foreman 250-859-0349 Darryl Pederson Allteck Limited Partnership PLT 250-681-0506 ,250-212-0804 pg. 1

Interests

Hobbies & Interests , Coaching Baseball/Soccer, Fishing, Skiing, Hiking, Hockey, Hunting, Camping, and spending time with friends and family.

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Program Manager / Project Manager (Consultant)

BC Hydro
11.2019 - Current

Operations/Business Manager

Highland Powerlines Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2019

Operations Manager/Project Manager

Highland Powerlines Ltd
05.2013 - 11.2019

Project Coordinator / PLT

BC Hydro
03.2012 - 05.2013

PLT Powerline Technician

FortisBC Inc
03.2010 - 05.2012

Powerline Technician

Allteck Line Contractors Inc, Columbia PLT
01.2007 - 01.2008

Powerline Technician / Sub Foreman

British Columbia PLT
03.2001 - 03.2010

Project Manager / Coordinator

QA/QC manager

Project Representative / Coordinator

BC Hydro

Excel level 1 certification Microsoft Outlook level 1 training DAD design training BC Hydro -

Rubber Glove training from Fortis & BC -

Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro Skills working -

Red Seal Powerline Technician -

FortisBC Training Center

High School Diploma -

Kelowna Secondary

138kv,-500kv Flying in the wire helicopter training Class 3 -

Helicopter Longline training Tower rescue training 40 Ton crane certified. Red Seal Journeyman PLT UTV Training -

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