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Ronald Pitcher

Ratter Corner,Canada

Summary

Detail-oriented electrician with 30+ years’ extensive experience in all aspects of electrical arena. I am eager to take on new projects and to mentor others with my vast work experience and knowledge. With many years’ experience in the mining industry, I believe that a safe work environment promotes productivity and cost effectiveness. This all starts with planning, communication, training and organization.

Experienced in supervising maintenance crews, effectively managing work-order systems, and conducting safety meetings to ensure compliance with workplace safety guidelines. Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing mobile electric equipment, as well as setting up power distribution systems to support operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and schematics, facilitating accurate wiring and repair tasks while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

ORGANIGRAM
Moncton, Canada
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Schedule, assign and supervise work of maintenance crew (8-10 workers). Assist as required.
  • Manage work-order system with E-Maintenance
  • Conduct weekly safety meetings with maintenance crew to promote a safe, productive environment
  • Verify and input crew’s time for Payroll department

Electrical Leader

REDPATH MINING LTD.
North Bay, Canada
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Mobile electric equipment troubleshooting and repair
  • Follow workplace safety guidelines while maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Setup power distribution system to accommodate mobile equipment for advancement

Electrical Supervisor

ASTALDI CANADA
Muskrat Falls, Canada
05.2015 - 11.2015
  • Develop thorough understanding of contract plans and specifications for grounding installation on main spillway dam and powerhouse structure.
  • Supervise and assign work to electricians
  • General maintenance and install of other site services as required
  • Follow workplace safety guidelines while maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Take necessary corrective actions to eliminate safety risks
  • Inspect electricians work for compliance with plans

Industrial Electrician/Relief Supervisor

MACINTYRE & ASSOCIATES
Thompson, Canada
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Substation erection
  • Refuge station wiring, communications via phone
  • Leaky feeder installation for radio communications
  • Mobile electric equipment advance services, maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Assign work to electricians
  • Order material for construction projects
  • Inspect work for compliance with plans
  • Daily safety talks to crew
  • Daily time sheet entry

Industrial Electrician/Supervisor

CEMENTATION CANADA
North Bay, Canada
11.2007 - 06.2014
  • Power cable/communication system advancement during shaft sinking
  • Prepare spare electric jumbo drill control cables
  • Repair Femco phones
  • Troubleshoot and repair faults on power cables and electric jumbo drills
  • Setup and install hoist and winch electrics in hoist houses
  • Install Varis leaky feeder system
  • Install permanent power and communication systems in shaft and headframes
  • Provide ongoing support for electricians and apprentices
  • Daily safety talks to crew
  • Daily time sheet entry

Chief Industrial Electrician

PROCON MINING & TUNNELING
Greenland, Canada
10.2006 - 10.2007
  • Installation of ventilation fans
  • Installation of portable substations
  • Troubleshoot and repair power generation system
  • Install and setup Woodards generator synchronization system
  • Wiring of underground mechanics garage
  • Wiring and setup of underground ventilation doors
  • Rebuild of Flyte pumps
  • Setup power distribution system for pressure wash stations
  • Installation of 5kv power cables and terminations
  • Maintenance and advancement of central blast system
  • Mentored local electricians to North American standards

Industrial Electrician

CANADIAN SALT COMPANY LTD.
Pugwash, Canada
07.2000 - 10.2006
  • Troubleshoot and repair of underground mobile equipment
  • Installation of new lighting throughout mine
  • Perform weekly hoist inspections
  • Troubleshoot crusher and conveyor systems
  • Packaging plant troubleshooting and repair
  • Overhead door repairs

Industrial Electrician

PCS CASSIDY LAKE
Sussex, Canada
05.1985 - 06.2000
  • Plant maintenance and repair
  • Rebuild of high/low voltage starters
  • Testing and rebuild of 600V 15KV switchgear
  • Yearly substation maintenance
  • Redesign of control circuits to comply with operating requirements
  • Testing and modification of PLC programs
  • Setup and repairs to pneumatic and process controls
  • Electric motor testing and repairs
  • Siemens and Allan Bradley variable AC drive testing/repair
  • Maintenance and repair to high volume compressors
  • Maintenance and repair to loadout weigh scales
  • Maintained Firetec and Simplex fire alarm system

Industrial Electrician (Contract Position)

CROSBYS MOLASSES CO.
Saint John, Canada
10.1999 - 03.2000
  • Ensure continuous operation of process and packaging equipment
  • New lighting installs
  • Setup proper lockout tag system and train employees on procedure
  • Design and setup sugar unloading system via relay logic
  • Design and setup addition to Jell-O packaging line via PLC logic
  • Rebuild of crystal packaging machine that was out of service

Apprentice Electrician

IRON ORE COMPANY OF CANADA
Labrador City, Canada
10.1980 - 10.1983
  • Maintenance and repair of open pit shovels and drills
  • Rock crusher maintenance and repair
  • Portable substation builds
  • Grounding pads using Cad weld
  • Trailing cable install and service
  • Various pellet plant and mill on call duties
  • Instrument and process control setup and repair
  • Calibration of breakers and relays
  • Yearly transformer maintenance and testing using Doble test equipment

Education

Diploma - Blueprint Reading and Drawing, Electrical Drafting

DVS Technical School
Placentia, NL

Industrial Electrician Inter-Provincial Journeyman Certification -

NL Department of Labour

Skills

  • Equipment Installation
  • Automated Packaging R&M
  • Problem Diagnosis
  • Motor Repair
  • Equipment/Structural Grounding
  • Power Generation
  • Switch Gear Maintenance
  • Wiring and Repair
  • Circuit Coding/Rerouting
  • Power Distribution
  • Blueprint/Schematic Reading
  • Troubleshooting & Repair
  • VF Drives
  • Process Control
  • Pneumatic Control
  • PLC Equipment
  • Effective Communications
  • Mobile equipment troubleshooting
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Power distribution systems

Selected Achievements

  • Reduced annual electricity consumption costs by $5000/year through the installation of devices to turn High Bay lighting off during non-work hours.
  • Trained apprentices during various block releases.
  • Fixed a major issue with air inflow to U/G mine that had plagued the mine for over 6 months.
  • Designed/setup and programmed a packaging device to push Jell-O into boxes eliminating the need for a worker to perform manually.
  • Designed and setup sugar unloading system and prioritized sugar filling system.
  • Installation of Crane trolley system with messenger cable, eliminating a high maintenance track system.
  • Detected and dealt with a major down time issue by installing a first out indicator to allow operator to diagnose problem.

Summary - Performance Summary

Detail-oriented electrician with 30+ years’ extensive experience in all aspects of electrical arena. I am eager to take on new projects and to mentor others with my vast work experience and knowledge. With many years’ experience in the mining industry, I believe that a safe work environment promotes productivity and cost effectiveness. This all starts with planning, communication, training and organization.

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

ORGANIGRAM
08.2019 - 07.2020

Electrical Leader

REDPATH MINING LTD.
08.2016 - 08.2019

Electrical Supervisor

ASTALDI CANADA
05.2015 - 11.2015

Industrial Electrician/Relief Supervisor

MACINTYRE & ASSOCIATES
01.2015 - 05.2015

Industrial Electrician/Supervisor

CEMENTATION CANADA
11.2007 - 06.2014

Chief Industrial Electrician

PROCON MINING & TUNNELING
10.2006 - 10.2007

Industrial Electrician

CANADIAN SALT COMPANY LTD.
07.2000 - 10.2006

Industrial Electrician (Contract Position)

CROSBYS MOLASSES CO.
10.1999 - 03.2000

Industrial Electrician

PCS CASSIDY LAKE
05.1985 - 06.2000

Apprentice Electrician

IRON ORE COMPANY OF CANADA
10.1980 - 10.1983

Diploma - Blueprint Reading and Drawing, Electrical Drafting

DVS Technical School

Industrial Electrician Inter-Provincial Journeyman Certification -

NL Department of Labour
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