Ross Carter
Castlegar,BC
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Construction Management professional with a proven track record of fifteen years in the industry, seeking to contribute expertise as a Construction Officer 4 at BC Hydro. Possessing a Red Seal Inter-Provincial Millwright Certification since 2011 and effectively managed and led construction projects from planning through execution. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Construction Officer
BC Hydro
Castlegar DIstrict Office
03.2022 - Current
- Acts as prime interface with project team members, local interest groups and other authorities.
- Identifies, researches and develops alternate strategies to overcome variety of construction and environmental problems
- Administers contracts, monitors project activities and maintains liaison with contractors/Construction Services, ensuring
- Coordinates work and inspects key operations; directs and evaluates testing, surveying and estimating activities.
- Acts as Site Safety Coordinator and ensures that contractors fulfil all safety and security requirements.
- Act as Project Controller in accordance with SPR requirements.
- Prepares reports of project activities and arranges for required permits and clearances.
Millwright - Preventative Maintenance
Fortis
Castlegar
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Annual maintenance on units
- Preventative maintenance on hydro electric turbines and auxiliary equipment
- Rigging of heavy equipment
- Document and record maintenance activities
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
Millwright - Lead Hand
Voith
Cheakamus Unit 1 And 2 Upgrade
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Entrusted with all critical lifts, entrusted with taking all precision measurements, entrusted to complete urgent tasks, entrusted with crew leadership when foreman away
Millwright - Stand in Foreman
BC Hydro
Ruskin Dam Upgrade Project
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Entrusted with all critical lifts, entrusted with taking all precision measurements, entrusted to complete urgent tasks
Millwright
Columbia Hydro
Waneta Dam Expansion Project
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Highly trusted in critical lifts, highly trusted in taking precision measurements, excellent communication skills with Francophone crew, expert at fitting rotor rim keys
Millwright Night Shift Foreman
Columbia Hydro
Mica Dam Unit 5/6 Upgrade Project
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with crew
Millwright
BC Hydro
Stave Falls Dam Spillway Gate Replacement
03.2013 - 10.2013
- In charge of all laser alignment achieving 100% seal on gates
Education
Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Apprenticeship -
BCIT
Burnaby, BC2011
Red Seal Inter-Provincial Millwright Certification -
BCIT
Burnaby, BC2011
Kwantlen College Pre-apprenticeship program -
Kwantlen Colledge
Langley, BC01.2008
Skills
- Mechanical Tools
- Productivity and Safety Improvement
- Parts Installation
- Machinery Transporting
- First Aid/CPR
- Task Prioritization
Professional Development
- Confined Space Training 2016
- Fall arrest/Restraint Course 2016
- Fork Lift 2017
- DISC Profile leadership course 2016
- Emergency First Aid and CPR Level 1 would renew Level 3 if required
- High angle rescue training
- Lead 116 workload management training
- online Microsoft Word and Excel
Interpersonal Skills And Values
- Convey ideas and information clearly and concisely
- Express myself in a manner appropriate to audience
- Accept and use feedback to improve my skills
- Effectively manage workloads, completing tasks well and on time
- Remain focused under pressure
- Adjust readily to change
- Consistently deliver on commitments
- Promote and demonstrate commitment to workplace well-being
Hobbies and Interests
- Mountain biking
- Snowboarding
- Fishing
References
Supplied on request
Timeline
Consultant Construction Officer
BC Hydro
03.2022 - Current
Millwright - Preventative Maintenance
Fortis
05.2018 - 03.2022
Millwright - Lead Hand
Voith
08.2017 - 05.2018
Millwright - Stand in Foreman
BC Hydro
01.2015 - 05.2017
Millwright
Columbia Hydro
06.2014 - 01.2015
Millwright Night Shift Foreman
Columbia Hydro
10.2013 - 06.2014
Millwright
BC Hydro
03.2013 - 10.2013
Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Apprenticeship -
BCIT
Red Seal Inter-Provincial Millwright Certification -
BCIT
Kwantlen College Pre-apprenticeship program -
Kwantlen Colledge