Roy De Luca
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Thermal Operating Supervisor
Ontario Power Generation
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Thermal Operating Supervisor
Ontario Power Generation
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Thermal Operating Technician
Ontario Power Generation
05.2004 - 03.2015
- Reduced downtime for operations by swiftly identifying and rectifying technical issues.
- Collaborated effectively in team projects to ensure smooth workflow and meet project deadlines.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Power Plant Operator
Great Lakes, CP, Avenor, Weiyerhauser, Forest Pro
01.1988 - 05.2004
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary modifications to the power plant layout.
- Tested water and condensate to check safety and compliance with regulations.
- Enhanced power plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting control systems for optimal performance.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
- Maintained power plant compliance with industry safety and environmental standards.
- Trained personnel on operation and maintenance of power plant equipment.
- Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
- Spearheaded troubleshooting efforts when encountering complex issues during plant operations, applying critical thinking skills to identify root causes quickly and implement effective solutions promptly.
- Operated boilers, turbines and other power plant equipment.
- Aligned boiler pressure and steam system operations with optimal levels.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to verify proper functioning.
Forest Fire Fighter/F& W Technician
Ontario Ministry Of Natural Resources
04.1983 - 12.1987
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Enhanced crew efficiency by maintaining firefighting tools, equipment, and vehicles in excellent working condition at all times.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Protected lives and property by quickly containing and suppressing forest fires in various terrains.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Maintained a safe working environment for fellow firefighters by adhering to established safety protocols during operations.
Education
Fish And Wildlife Management
Sir Sanford Fleming College
Lindsay, ON05.1983
Skills
- Waste Reduction
- Process Analysis
- Goal-Oriented
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Industrial hygiene
- Training and mentoring
- Calm Under Pressure
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Flexible and Adaptable
Languages
French
Limited Working
Finnish
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
Martial Arts , Gardening, Fishing
Practicing Martial Artist for 30 yrs
Timeline
Thermal Operating Supervisor
Ontario Power Generation
01.2019 - 12.2020
Thermal Operating Supervisor
Ontario Power Generation
03.2015 - 01.2019
Thermal Operating Technician
Ontario Power Generation
05.2004 - 03.2015
Power Plant Operator
Great Lakes, CP, Avenor, Weiyerhauser, Forest Pro
01.1988 - 05.2004
Forest Fire Fighter/F& W Technician
Ontario Ministry Of Natural Resources
04.1983 - 12.1987
Fish And Wildlife Management
Sir Sanford Fleming College
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