Travis M Ledrew

Work History

General Foreman/Relief Superintendent

EPCOR Drainage Services

02.2020 - Current

Ensuring crews have set schedules for up to 2 weeks ahead of schedule
Projects are prepped & organized including OSCAM Permit, locate confirmation & clearance, Dig Shaw locate & clearance, saw cuts, Barricading & restoration that may all be required necessary to complete the jobs while maintaining a well-organized manner
Managing emergencies and shift schedules ‘On-the-fly' as needed
Large scale project co-ordination from start to finish
Communicating effectively with all contractors & relations
Optimizing efficiency & productivity while always maintaining a Safety-First culture
Crew site visits to ensure field staff are following proper procedures and efficiencies are met
Maintaining open communication for both positive and negative feedback between field staff, contractors (Prime & Sub-Prime) and anyone doing work for the project
Consistently review and follow-up with employees and jobsites when necessary for work completed and to be completed
Monitoring absences, vacation requests, and follow up with employees, when necessary, provide thorough direction through performance management including coaching/counseling
Completion & approval of time
Coordinating training required
Communicating and ensuring field staff are up to current date with all compliance training required for their positions
Create, assist & mange training course's / SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
Co-coordinating vehicle/unit maintenance through fleet or 3rd party
Managing operational excellence
Identifying efficiencies and implementing new strategies
Procurement of new equipment/tools/etc
Working with training team to create & implement necessary position descriptions & SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) for new tools, equipment, workflows & processes
Maintain positive customer service by monitoring outstanding repair sites
Customer complaints/inquiry's, etc
While finding a solution to minimize disruption
Good knowledge of software programs (IVARA, GEOFIT, DRAINS, OUTLOOK, EXCEL, WORD, SharePoint, and ADOBE)
Created & maintain the MR SharePoint site
Participate in safety meetings, team meetings, section meetings, etc
Report to Foreman 3 & maintain open communication and regularly exchange information as required/necessary
Time efficiency, Constant Communication, positive outlook and uplifting where required, superb organization, job knowledge, attentive to fine details & strong/efficient problem solving are all skills that I succeed to bring to the team on a daily basis.
Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
Utilized Excavator/backhoe equipment to excavate, install and backfill drainage pipes.
Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of drainage pipes.

General Foreman

EPCOR Utilities Inc

04.2019 - Current

My job expectations and related duties include, delegating required tasks to laborers while making sure personnel are performing and maintaining a Safety-first mentality, following company policies, and maintaining respectful workplace
The required work includes tasks as follows
MH, CB and Water Vault Frame, Cover & Ring repair, replacement & maintenance
Knowledge of assessment for facilities requiring work during the inspection process which includes determining the priority of such needed work required
Ability to pass & perform worksite inspections, Ability to pass random safety audits, attend meetings, ensure safe work plan completed and correct before work commencement
Permit fetching (Oscam's, Locates, ATS Traffic control Setup) in emergency situations, contacting and working with other department's for required services
Assisting other departments as ‘One EPCOR' with retrieval of debris from benching/sumps, data retrieval of Sewer/Storm/Combo
Pipe condition via the ‘SL Rat', CCC/FAC Inspections of Rehab/New Development, providing traffic control for various jobs & locations, sharing knowledge and possible history that a facility may have
Maintaining/Replacement of water services, hydrants, renewals, installs, abandonment's during winter months, also assisting with water break repair emergencies.
Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
Assigned daily duties to each employee based upon individual strengths.
Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.

Sewer Substructure Leader (Labour Foreman 1), Relief Labour Foreman

City Of Edmonton

01.2015 - 01.2019

(Now Currently EPCOR as Transfer/Ownership Has Occurred), My job duties include Preparing work for crews, Vacation Request Approval, Time Management, Crew Management, and CCC-FAC Report Completion, knowledgeable with
As-builds/Blueprints, Permit Fetching, Ability to Pass/Perform Worksite Inspections, Ability to pass Random Safety Audits
Attend Meetings
Also, to Inspect/Replace/Remove from service our Fall Protection Equipment as per regulations
Create, Organize and Complete
Jobs while meeting deadlines
I am also required to be Drug and Alcohol Free, Always Clean Shaven, and 24/7 - 365days On-Call for emergencies.
Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.

Sewer Substructure Inspector

City Of Edmonton

01.2013 - 01.2015

In my experience as a Sewer Substructure Inspector it is our job to visualize video and/or photo the conditions of every section of pipe or manhole entered and if possible, repair
I have been in confined spaces inspecting and repairing trunk lines, storage tanks, Lake
Chambers and Double Barrels
The training I have received for this position includes
Deep Manhole Confined Spaces, SCBA (Draeger Breathing Apparatus), Rescue Training, Jobsite pre- entry procedures
Preparation and the inspection of the equipment that may/or may not be used including, Harnesses, lighting, air quality monitor device, tripod, Rescue Utility, SRL, or any equipment used to lower a ‘Walker' safely into the manhole or lake chamber.

Wastewater Operator/Equipment Operator 2

City Of Edmonton

01.2012 - 01.2013

In charge of safely and efficiently operating a high-pressure water/sewer combination unit vac truck as well as On-Call duties and training new Swampers/Laborer's

Heavy Equipment Operator

Deford Contracting

01.2011 - 01.2013

Operating Track Loader, D7XR Dozer, Wheel Loader, Skid Steer, Excavator and Laser grades man
(All Cat Equip.) Doing Grade, Sub-Grade, Land Clearing, Pile Pushing, Loading Trucks, Etc.
Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
Monitored fuel, oil and coolant levels of heavy equipment.

Summary

Work Availability

Overview

Skills

Work History

General Foreman/Relief Superintendent

General Foreman

Sewer Substructure Leader (Labour Foreman 1), Relief Labour Foreman

Sewer Substructure Inspector

Wastewater Operator/Equipment Operator 2

Heavy Equipment Operator

Education

High School Diploma -

Languages

Certification

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