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Thomas Silver

Fort McMurray,Alberta

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled in operating and maintenance departments. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Versatile Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining outages and increasing results. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Team Lead

Suncor Energy
11.2023 - Current
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to facilitate their rapid integration into the team.
  • Managed complex projects with multiple deadlines, ensuring all objectives were met successfully.
  • Maintained high levels of employee morale through effective communication, recognition, and coaching initiatives.
  • Led a team of professionals to achieve project goals on time and within budget constraints.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to streamline interdepartmental communication and improve overall organizational cohesion.
  • Developed strong partnerships with internal stakeholders that contributed significantly towards achieving broader company objectives.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the team, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence in operations management.

Maintenance Coordinator

Suncor Energy
07.2017 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated Major, Common & Turnaround Outages.
  • Coordinated Mechanical and Electrical work scopes.
  • Enhanced communication between departments, facilitating prompt responses to maintenance requests and reducing delays in repairs.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Managed vendor relationships for timely delivery of parts and services, ensuring smooth operations within the facility.
  • Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities performed, allowing for effective tracking of progress over time.

Maintenance & Operations Team Lead

Suncor
08.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed complex projects with multiple deadlines, ensuring all objectives were met successfully.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to facilitate their rapid integration into the team.
  • Maintained high levels of employee morale through effective communication, recognition, and coaching initiatives.
  • Led a team of professionals to achieve project goals on time and within budget constraints.
  • Executed daily work activaties, break in's and emergency work.
  • Lead morning toolbox teams and daily priorities.
  • CFT member.

Maintenance Supervisor

Suncor Energy
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised 30 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.

Maintenance Pipefitter

Suncor
07.2012 - 09.2017
  • Safeguarded facility integrity through thorough inspection and testing of welds on newly installed or repaired sections of piping systems.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by promptly disposing of debris from completed tasks while adhering to waste disposal guidelines.
  • Streamlined workflow by fabricating custom pipe supports and hangers for unique system configurations.
  • Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular inspections of piping systems for corrosion and damage.


Education

No Degree - Steamfitter - Pipefitter

NSCC Marconi Campus
Sydney, NS
06.2009

High School Diploma -

Memorial Composite High School
Sydney Mines, NS
06.2004

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Work Execution
  • Operational Excellence
  • Workforce Planning
  • Forecasting
  • Documentation
  • Cost Reduction
  • Staff Supervision
  • Team Training
  • Task Delegation
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Quality Assurance
  • Compliance Management
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Risk Management

Certification

  • Licensed Steamfitter - Pipefitter - RSE
  • Project Management, Austin Peavy University - 2022

Timeline

Operations Team Lead

Suncor Energy
11.2023 - Current

Maintenance & Operations Team Lead

Suncor
08.2021 - 11.2023

Maintenance Supervisor

Suncor Energy
09.2018 - 08.2021

Maintenance Coordinator

Suncor Energy
07.2017 - 04.2024

Maintenance Pipefitter

Suncor
07.2012 - 09.2017

No Degree - Steamfitter - Pipefitter

NSCC Marconi Campus

High School Diploma -

Memorial Composite High School
Thomas Silver