Taylor Alstad
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Hardworking and passionate RSE Journeyman Millwright with strong organizational skills. Seeking a long-term Millwright position with your company to contribute to team success in achieving company goals. Prioritizes safety and is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and secure facility. Ultimate goal is to become a trusted and reliable Millwright who consistently completes tasks to the highest standard and on time. Demonstrates integrity and pride in representing myself, honored to contribute as an asset to a reputable company like yours. Privileged to continue Millwright career under your company's banner until retirement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Millwright
Graham/Heartland Constructors
08.2024 - Current
- Changing rollers, scrapers, multi disks on conveyors; Repair and re-alignment on gear and fluid couplings on crushers/sizers; Installing impellers and alignment checks on pumps, motors, gear boxes; Removing and reinstallation of piping inside rotary wet screens; Alignment checks on trunions under rotary wet screen; Weekly/monthly maintenance checks on all equipment in ore preparation plant.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Maintenance Millwright
Apollo Machine & Welding
10.2018 - 08.2024
- Perform supervisor duties such as organizing jobs for my crew, conducting morning toolbox meetings, booking and handling numerous trades and contractors on site, training and mentoring apprentices on various tasks; Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities; Increased longevity of machinery by completing regular maintenance; Read blueprints to safely and efficiently install and level equipment worth up to $2,000,000; Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Field Millwright Technician
Team Industrial Services Inc
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Various jobs such as high torquing, bolt tensioning, and hydro-tests on piping and flanges at different plant sites across Alberta; Increased longevity of machinery by completed regular sharpening and maintenance.
- Delivered prompt emergency response during critical breakdowns, restoring operations swiftly while minimizing production losses.
Millwright Technician/Turbine Technician
Alstom
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Turbine Shutdown work including complete teardown of turbine, resurfacing, cleaning duties, alignment checks, flange bolt up; Exercising Organization Skills and Time Management.
- Enhanced safety protocols for complex turbine repairs, reducing downtime and minimizing risk to personnel.
- Improved turbine efficiency by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for repair or maintenance.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
Millwright Technician
Alstom
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Turbine shutdown work at Transalta Sundance and Keephills power plants; Complete teardowns of turbines, performing cleaning duties, alignment checks, flange refacing; Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments; Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before repairing.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Millwright Technician
Black & Macdonald
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Commissioning & maintenance; Oil flushes on piping systems; Recording data and monitoring machinery and piping for analysis; Installation of new pumps, motors and gearboxes
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
- Ensured safe working conditions by adhering to safety protocols and recommending improvements when necessary.
- Enhanced equipment reliability through careful alignment, leveling, and calibration procedures.
Belt Splicer
Clearwater Energy
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Conveyor belt shutdowns at Syncrude Mildred Lake and Aurora mines for the purpose of replacing an entire belt, or repairing old belts; performed cleaning of cables with the use of SCBA's; performed cable lays and vulcanization of belts; Troubleshoot equipment, solved problems and enhanced the production process to meet production goals; On the go repairs on conveyor belts; Repairing pulley cleaners with the use of fall arrest equipment; Various rigging duties, loading conveyor belts on and off trucks.
- Increased equipment lifespan by conducting regular preventive maintenance on conveyor systems.
- Streamlined work processes by utilizing advanced tools and equipment in performing belt splicing tasks efficiently.
Education
Red Seal Journeyman Millwright -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB02.2021
High School Diploma -
Crescent Heights High School
Medicine Hat, AB06.2010
Skills
- New Installations
- Safety Guidelines
- Mechanical Operations
- Oil Sands Mining Operation
- Safe Work Practices
- Heavy Lifting
- Diagnostic & Repair Work
- Active Listening
- Cleanliness and Organization
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Soldering/Welding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance Record Keeping
- Conveyor Systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Precision measuring
- Machinery Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Productivity and safety improvement
- Effective Communication
Certification
Red Seal Journeyman Millwright
Personal Information
Age: 31
Timeline
Maintenance Millwright
Graham/Heartland Constructors
08.2024 - Current
Maintenance Millwright
Apollo Machine & Welding
10.2018 - 08.2024
Field Millwright Technician
Team Industrial Services Inc
01.2018 - 08.2018
Millwright Technician/Turbine Technician
Alstom
09.2017 - 12.2017
Millwright Technician
Alstom
06.2015 - 06.2017
Millwright Technician
Black & Macdonald
11.2013 - 12.2014
Belt Splicer
Clearwater Energy
05.2012 - 08.2013
Red Seal Journeyman Millwright -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Crescent Heights High School
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