Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Roland Finnie

Roland Finnie

Otthon,SK

Summary

Highly motivated team-player with 20+ years of experience as an Interprovincial Journeyman Millwright. Operating and providing maintenance to a variety of equipment and machinery. Service & Safety-orientated with and aptitude for problem-solving skills and decision-making. Strong work ethic, desire, and ability to establish and maintain personal and professional relationships. Very safety conscious with good knowledge of OHS standards

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FPM SERVICES
Current - 07.2025
  • Installing and Maintaining Hoists and Rope up Hermosa South 32 project Arizona

Mosaic Potash
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Shift mechanic working on 4 rotor miners, Drum miners, belts, and belt drives

Drill Mechanic

Procon Mining
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Looking after long hole and production drills as well as any other equipment that pertains to the mining process i.e. Copco and Sandvik jumbos, McLean bolters, Cat scoops, cat 30-ton haul trucks, cat scoop trams as well as any fabrication to complete any repairs as required

Mechanic

Fortis Mining and Engineering
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Assist in A hoist repair and mechanic on a test mining project at Mclean Lake
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic equipment and tools.
  • Performed routine maintenance on various vehicle types to ensure optimal performance.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.

Lead Mechanic

Kittila Finland
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Organize and preform fabrication and maintenance to be done in the shaft and on the Galloway as well as check and maintain hoisting equipment and keep daily records

Thyssen Mining Mosaic K3 Shaft
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Inspect and maintain sinking double drum hoist and sinking winches. Dismantle and prepare underground equipment for lowering in the shaft. Assist with slinging and rigging materials and equipment down the shaft. Receive and assemble underground mining equipment Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Millwright

Cameco, McArthur River
01.2002 - 02.2018
  • Provide installations of equipment and machinery. Operate, analyze, and provide daily maintenance. Experienced in ensuring acceptable work standards and meeting deadlines in a timely and professional manner. Underground experience in dewatering systems as well as related uranium milling processes and Raise bore and Long hole drill maintenance and rebuild

Millwright

McLean Lake Project, Orano
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Shift mechanic rebuilding and maintaining all equipment involved in the uranium milling process. Centrifugal pumps SAG and Ball mills scrubber fans Hvac units ect

Hydraulic Field Mechanic/Welder

TimRick Welding & Machine
01.1991 - 01.1998

Welder/Millwright

Gisbourne Design Services Ltd.
01.1996 - 01.1997

Welder

Pow City Mechanical
01.1995 - 01.1996

Education

Interprovincial Journeyman - Millwright

01.1999

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Keewatin Community College
01.1999
Journeyman Millwright Program

Skills

  • Extensive experience in assembling machinery, fitting bearings, aligning equipment, attaching motors, and paying close attention to manufacturers specifications
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Knowledge of computers and quick to adapt with little instruction
  • Very experienced with operating many different pieces of mobile equipment [cranes, forklifts telehandlers, aerial work platforms, loaders]
  • Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems Experienced in plant construction using cranes both fixed and mobile, prefabrication and preventative maintenance
  • Knowledgeable with: Atlas Copco Raise bore, Sandvik Drills, Back fill gantries, Schwing concrete pumps and conveying systems, Hoists and Ropes
  • Knowledgeable with jumbos and bolters use of laser alignment machines and some vibration analyses also use of ultrasound thickness testing
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Organization and time management
  • Problem resolution
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Hydraulic Courses – In House Training Atlas Copco; Sandvik and Hy-Power
  • Fall Protection Certificate
  • ITI Rigging Certificate
  • Northern Strands Wire Lock Socketing
  • Valid WHMIS 2015
  • Completion of mine safety certification 000007449
  • AWP training course
  • Valid CSTS 2020

Languages

English

Timeline

- FPM SERVICES
Current - 07.2025
- Mosaic Potash
02.2024 - 01.2025
Drill Mechanic - Procon Mining
08.2021 - 12.2023
Mechanic - Fortis Mining and Engineering
03.2021 - 06.2021
Lead Mechanic - Kittila Finland
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Thyssen Mining Mosaic K3 Shaft
02.2018 - 03.2020
Millwright - Cameco, McArthur River
01.2002 - 02.2018
Millwright - McLean Lake Project, Orano
01.1999 - 01.2002
Welder/Millwright - Gisbourne Design Services Ltd.
01.1996 - 01.1997
Welder - Pow City Mechanical
01.1995 - 01.1996
Hydraulic Field Mechanic/Welder - TimRick Welding & Machine
01.1991 - 01.1998
Keewatin Community College - ,
- Interprovincial Journeyman, Millwright
Roland Finnie