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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Team Leader
Suncor Energy
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2025 - Current
- Led maintenance team to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
- Coordinated training sessions for team members on safety protocols and best practices.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations, improving workplace safety standards.
- Oversaw troubleshooting of complex equipment issues, ensuring timely resolutions.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of replacement parts, minimizing delays in repairs and maintaining productivity levels.
- Streamlined maintenance processes by developing and implementing standard operating procedures for the team.
- Championed a culture of safety within the maintenance team, consistently emphasizing the importance of proper equipment usage and adherence to safety protocols.
Maintenance Coordinator
Suncor Energy
Fort McMurray, AB
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to optimize equipment uptime and resource allocation.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs, reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address maintenance issues and streamline workflows.
- Developed training materials for new hires, enhancing onboarding process and knowledge retention.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies, ensuring availability of critical components and materials.
- Enhanced communication between departments, facilitating prompt responses to maintenance requests and reducing delays in repairs.
Operations Team Lead
Suncor Energy
SELC North Operations
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
Suncor - Fort McMurray Region
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
SELC North Operations
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
Suncor Base Plant
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
Fort McMurray, AB
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, NS06.2009
High School Diploma -
Memorial Composite High School
Sydney Mines, NS06.2004
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
Maintenance Team Leader
Suncor Energy
01.2025 - Current
Maintenance Coordinator
Suncor Energy
08.2024 - Current
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
High School Diploma -
Memorial Composite High School
No Degree - Steamfitter - Pipefitter
NSCC Marconi Campus