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Stephen Mackowestky

West Kelowna,BC

Summary

From the start of my working career, I have always been interested in the automotive industry. Whether it be building engines, fabricating sheet metal panels or roll cages in my shop on my free time. Its something I haven always enjoyed learning more to further my skill set with every chance i've been given.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Stern Lift Services Ltd.
06.2018 - 09.2024


  • Installed and repaired Boat lifts & Docks on the Okanagan lake
  • Designed and fabricated boat lifts, boat lift accessories, and dock accessories.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.


Night Shift Foreman / Engineering Lead Hand

Midwest Pipelines
09.2018 - 03.2023

-Night Shift Foreman-

  • In charge of overseeing nightshift operations including, Building access bridges over water courses, dewatering open excavations, frost packing work areas, organizing water trucks, maintaining and setting up equipment.
  • Held Start of shift toolbox meetings addressing tasks to be completed and safety concerns.
  • Maintained open communication between myself and management members on day shift operations.
  • Conducting regular safety checks and addressing potential hazards, completing daily and weekly safety paperwork.

Head Boat Lift Technician

Shoreline Pile Driving & Boat Lifts
04.2016 - 05.2018
  • Provided training for new technicians, improving team productivity and skillsets.
  • Completed service calls while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
  • Assisted in modernizing older lifts through retrofitting advanced technology and upgrading parts.

Scaffold Builder Apprentice

Ledcor
09.2014 - 04.2016
  • Followed strict quality control standards, guaranteeing the reliability and stability of scaffolding structures.
  • Displayed physical stamina, fulfilling demanding labor requirements throughout long workdays and shifts onsite.
  • Disassembled and organized scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed.

Painting Apprentice /Paint Prepper

Craftsman Collision
01.2012 - 08.2014
  • Prepped parts and vehicles for paint.
  • Sprayed primer & paint on various parts.
  • Polished blends, Full vehicles & Trailers.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by organizing tools and materials.
  • Helped with disassembling & assembling of vehicles when needed.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Automotive Collision Repair/Painting & Refinishing

Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC
10.2011

High School Diploma -

Mount Boucherie Secondary
West Kelowna, BC
06.2010

Skills

Welding & Fabricating

Mechanical & Engine building

low voltage DC & high voltage AC wiring

DC circuit wiring harness design and building

Heavy equipment operating

Leadership skills

Operations Management

Documentation And Reporting

Business Planning

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Night Shift Foreman / Engineering Lead Hand

Midwest Pipelines
09.2018 - 03.2023

Owner/Operator

Stern Lift Services Ltd.
06.2018 - 09.2024

Head Boat Lift Technician

Shoreline Pile Driving & Boat Lifts
04.2016 - 05.2018

Scaffold Builder Apprentice

Ledcor
09.2014 - 04.2016

Painting Apprentice /Paint Prepper

Craftsman Collision
01.2012 - 08.2014

Graduate Certificate - Automotive Collision Repair/Painting & Refinishing

Okanagan College

High School Diploma -

Mount Boucherie Secondary
Stephen Mackowestky