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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Business Operations
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Ryan O’Connor

Kamloops,Canada

Summary

Dynamic owner/operator with extensive experience at Gibraltar Mine, excelling in project management and safety compliance. Proven expertise in troubleshooting and pipefitting, successfully executing HDPE installations and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills foster team collaboration, ensuring timely project completion while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/operator

Ryano mechanical
Kamloops, BC
09.2011 - Current
  • Supervised mining shutdowns and projects, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Executed installation of HDPE fusing for 4"-36" pipes.
  • Completed expansion of Gibraltar GDP3 project through effective development and installation.
  • Operated manlift, aerial platform, zoom boom, forklift, loader, and bobcat safely.
  • Conducted troubleshooting and inspection of piping systems to identify irregularities and potential issues.
  • Provided rigging and crane signals to support lifting operations.
  • Oversaw installation and completion of various commercial and industrial projects.
  • Collaborated with excavators on ditching for drain pipe installations and water lines.

Pipefitter

Gibralter Mine
Williams Lake, BC
03.2013 - 01.2018
  • Ensured adherence to safety procedures by all employees during operations.
  • Planned and executed pipefitting tasks for monthly shutdowns effectively.
  • Organized daily work orders and allocated manpower efficiently.
  • Cut groove rubber-lined pipes of various sizes, installing Victaulic fittings.
  • Fused HDPE pipes in all sizes to meet project specifications.
  • Installed HDPE tailings lines, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
  • Diagnosed and resolved mechanical and piping issues promptly.
  • Designed and fabricated comprehensive piping systems, collaborating with engineers.

Plumber

RL7 MECHANICAL
Williams Lake, BC
02.2008 - 07.2011
  • Executed industrial and commercial pipe fitting for various applications.
  • Fused pipes ranging from 3 to 24 inches in diameter.
  • Conducted boiler installations for both commercial and residential systems.
  • Rebuilt and troubleshot pumps to ensure optimal performance.
  • Installed and repaired tailings lines to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Performed welding, soldering, and brazing to meet project specifications.

Education

Red Seal Certified Plumber - Plumbing

BCIT
Burnaby, BC

Skills

  • Time management
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving
  • Quick thinking
  • Millwright skills
  • Welding techniques
  • Rigging and crane signaling
  • Manlift and aerial platform operation
  • Forklift and loader operation
  • Bobcat operation
  • Project management
  • Piping installation and pipefitting
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

  • Red Seal Plumber
  • Gas B ticket
  • Telehandler certificate
  • Aerial Platform certificate
  • Fall arrest certificate
  • Confined space certificate
  • Mine Supervisor certificate

Business Operations

  • Current Workers compensation board coverage
  • $5 million Liability Insurance (Unlimited pipe sizes)
  • 7 Panel lab analysis based drug test completed April 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pipefitter

Gibralter Mine
03.2013 - 01.2018

Owner/operator

Ryano mechanical
09.2011 - Current

Plumber

RL7 MECHANICAL
02.2008 - 07.2011

Red Seal Certified Plumber - Plumbing

BCIT

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