Shawn Scharf
Saskatoon
Summary
Experienced with rig operations, safety regulations, and equipment maintenance. Utilizes team collaboration and problem-solving abilities to support drilling activities and maintain operational efficiency. Track record of reliability and adaptability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright
RMD Engineering
03.2024 - Current
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics for maintenance efficiency, equipment uptime, and safety compliance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Collaborated with engineering to design modifications for machinery, enhancing performance and reliability.
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical issues, restoring equipment functionality with minimal downtime.
Manufacturing Coordinator
Doepker Industries
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed production workflow across welding, shipping, and paint departments, ensuring shift targets were consistently achieved.
- Implemented regular audits of production processes to maintain optimal safety and efficiency across departments.
- Utilized ERP software to accurately log and monitor employee hours and material usage, improving tracking efficiency by 30%.
- Monitored production timelines using scheduling software, ensuring adherence to project deadlines by 10%.
Shop attendant/Customer service
Ultra R/C Hobbies
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Consulted customers on product choices using point-of-sale systems, enhancing user experience by 20%.
- Coordinated customer order placements through automated inventory systems, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.
- Utilized point of sale and inventory software to organize stock, enhancing item tracking reliability.
- Utilized expert technical knowledge and repair equipment to effectively address and rectify customer product issues.
Underground mine operator
HCC Group
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Integrated industry safety protocols into daily operations to maximize team productivity and minimize risks.
- Coordinated the operation of advanced drilling technology, contributing to the timely completion of mining activities.
- Executed underground drilling operations with a focus on safety, increasing extraction efficiency by 15% while adhering strictly to industry compliance standards and utilizing advanced machinery.
Underground Practical Trainer
PCS/Nutrien – Allan Site
07.2013 - 03.2021
- Working at various sites with personnel on a one on one basis as well with groups in the training of all equipment usage, both hand tools as well as heavy equipment as well as company and industry policies and procedures.
- Worked as a project lead/super user on the implementation of a new asset management system for the company that was used to help link asset management intersite wide within the corporation as well as track maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Worked with the training department on the implementation and usage of a new learning management system for online training and tracking.
- Worked in conjunction with the production department to ensure all personals training remained up to date and was properly documented through the use of the online training as well as word and excel spreadsheets.
- Was an active member of the mine rescue teams and competed at the provincial competition representing our site after winning our site competition.
Underground Production Employee
PCS/Nutrien – Cory Site
02.2010 - 07.2013
- Working as an individual as well as with a team in the safe production of product.
- Operated all underground equipment and procedural processes.
- Was an active member of the mine rescue teams and program.
Oilfield Explorative drilling
Ensign/TriCity Drilling
04.2003 - 01.2010
- Working with a team to safely conduct drilling activities across Western Canada.
- Operated and maintained all equipment for the daily operation of the drilling rig.
- Conducted routine checks and documented them for well stability.
- Was familiar with all of the rigs equipment and structure to ensure the efficient and safe tear down, move and set up of the rig.
- Oversaw the day to day activities of the crew were conducted safely as the driller.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Experience working on various rigs including triples, doubles, and singles as well as ADR's.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bedford Road Collegiate
Saskatoon, SK06.1992
Skills
- Teamwork
- Equipment Operating
- Safety Procedures
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Mining Operations
- Training and Development
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Fabrication
- Equipment installation
- Drill string assembly
- Oilfield safety protocols
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tool proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- Fall protection training
- Torque wrench operation
- Well control
- Forklift operation
- Personal protective equipment use
- Confined space entry
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hydraulic systems
- Emergency response training
- Pipe handling proficiency
- Slip and elevator use
- Housekeeping practices
- Safety
Certification
- Fall Arrest Trained Brandt Training
- 2024
- Certified training program for fall arrest
- Aerial lift platform certification Brandt training
- Certified training program for Aerial lift platform operation.
- First aid and CPR St. Johns
- 2023
- Certified training program for first aid and cpr recognized world wide
Timeline
Millwright
RMD Engineering
03.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Coordinator
Doepker Industries
02.2023 - 03.2024
Shop attendant/Customer service
Ultra R/C Hobbies
07.2022 - 02.2023
Underground mine operator
HCC Group
06.2021 - 07.2022
Underground Practical Trainer
PCS/Nutrien – Allan Site
07.2013 - 03.2021
Underground Production Employee
PCS/Nutrien – Cory Site
02.2010 - 07.2013
Oilfield Explorative drilling
Ensign/TriCity Drilling
04.2003 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Bedford Road Collegiate
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