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Ward Stangoe

Williams Lake,BC

Summary

I have over forty five years in the field of mechanical repairs and maintenance. I am certified Red Seal in HD and Automotive repair.

I have extensive managerial experience with a number of local companies, which are primarily in the industrial mechanical, sales and repair. These employments were Service Manager, Parts Manager and Shop Foreman positions. Together with my trade of HD and automotive mechanical repairs, and my administration experience in shop scheduling, organizational and parts procurement background, I feel, I could be an asset to your company.

I have repaired and have familiarity with Terex, Unirig, Cat 793 and 789 haul trucks, Komatsu 1500 haul trucks, P&H 2300,2800,3600 and 4100 shovels, plus Busyrus shovel, P&H, Busyrus and Gardner drills. Also support equipment Cat 9, 10 and 11 dozers, Cat 160 graders and Cat 992 loaders. Other equipment which I have also maintained Hitachi EX8000, EX5500, EX3600 and Komatsu PC2000 excavators. In addition, experience with Cat and Case backhoes, 395 and 390 Cat and 875/870 Hitachi excavators, forestry equipment such as Tigercat skidders and loaders. I also have extensive commercial transport vehicle repair experience and also pickups, welders, gen-sets etc.

I work well with others and can adhere to difficult production schedules and adverse weather conditions. I believe I have very strong work ethics and can utilize my mechanical knowledge and input to my daily supervisory duties.

Proficient in Cat SIS Systems, Microsoft and many other systems. File/records maintenance proficiency in mechanical procedures and policies.

Red Seal HD Mechanic, Automotive mechanic and non-certified, but proficient welder. Class 5 with Air endorsement.

Certified in P&H shovel and drills, Busyrus shovel and drills, Cat crawlers, graders and loaders, Terex and Unirig trucks, elevated platform, Hiab crane and Forklift Safety. Running repairs/ shovel, drills and haul trucks.

Well established Sr. Maintenace Supervisor experience, and bringing many years of superior performance in mechanical repair and supervisory capabilities. Exceptional attendance record and a very reliable employee. Skilled in adhering to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Conuma Coal Resources
Tumbler Ridge, BC
06.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with team management to monitor Shift team performance and implement disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Oversaw inventory, including parts ordering and maintained proactive approach to reordering supplies.
  • Trained employees on company procedures and policies, with the utmost worksite safety.
  • Supervise support staff, which includes directory details and job outlines. All matters which pertain to foreman/lead hand duties, including work orders, parts ordering daily and also emergency ordering from vendors. Daily shift requirements of 10-12 Conuma mechanics and support staff per shift, with additional responsibilities to administer 10-12 mechanical contractors on site.
  • Fill in for direct supervisory personnel when those individuals are on holidays or booked time off. These job requirements include the operation of entire maintenance department which includes all of the above and also in daily management meetings, including scheduling and management objectives for the current and upcoming shifts and this also includes meetings with planning personnel.

HD Mechanic/Welder

San Jose Logging Ltd
Williams Lake, BC
07.2014 - 05.2018
  • HD mechanic, welder Employed with the primary role as HD mechanic.
  • My job duties have been repair and maintenance of Class 8 tucks and trailers.
  • Field repairs to all forestry equipment such as Tigercat 880 and 870 loaders, 635 skidders, 320 Cat processors.
  • And also D6 and D7 dozers.
  • Extensive pickup and support equipment repairs.
  • I am also responsible for most, if not all welding and fabrication duties with this company. Very capable as to working in adverse weather conditions in these field duties.
  • Numerous 12 to 14 hour days in the field.

HD Mechanic

Walter Energy
Ridge, BC
02.2014 - 05.2014
  • My job duties was maintenance on all mine units, primarily were Cat 793 and 789 rock trucks, 992 loaders, 160 graders, 10R/11T dozers.
  • Some maintenance on service support vehicles and support equipment such as air compressors,welders and many more.
  • Primarily worked in shop duties.
  • Rotation was 7 and 7.
  • 12 hour shifts.
  • Mine closed in late-April 2014 due to low coal prices.
  • All personnel were laid off.

GENERAL MANAGER

CARIBOO STEEL & MACHINE LTD
Williams Lake, BC
06.2011 - 09.2013
  • My primary job duties was the administration and startup of a new steel fabrication and machine shop company.
  • This included labor scheduling for the shops, work order preparation and closing,payroll, inventory controls and purchasing.Also accounts receivable and payables, HR duties and customer retention.

HD Mechanic

Gibraltar Mine
, BC
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • I started with Gibraltar repairing and maintaining Terex and Unitrig haul trucks in the shop.After approximately a year, I transferred to the shovel and drill crew.We were responsible for P&H shovels and drills, Gardner drills and Busyrus shovel and drills.I was also working as running repairs in the pit with encompassed all the equipment in the field.
  • I also had responsibilities to overhaul shovel and drill components and also work on support vehicles and additional support equipment.
  • No safety infractions.

SERVICE MANAGER/ PARTS MANAGER

W.L. FREIGHTLINER
Williams Lake, BC
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • At this employment, I had two positions, both of which were managing the shop and parts departments.I was responsible for hiring and shop scheduling, work order closures and warranty issues, budgetary commitments and customer service.As parts manager, the role was similar with the addition of inventory controls, purchasing and budgetary planning.Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.

Service Manager/ Shop Foreman

Inland Kenworth/ Parker Pacific
Williams Lake, BC
01.1993 - 03.2002

Warranty Administrator, Shop Foreman/Lead Hand

01.1993

Education

High School Diploma - Acedemic Arts

Columneetza Senoir Secondary BC
1972

Skills

  • HD Red Seal Mechanic
  • Red Seal Automotive Mechanic
  • Uncertified but competent Welder
  • Scheduling
  • Team member training
  • Management
  • Supervisory support
  • Task coordination
  • Safety procedures
  • Technical skills
  • Purchasing
  • Payroll
  • Payables
  • Accounts Receivable
  • HR / Hiring
  • Inventory Controls

Affiliations

Prior affiliation with BCITA. I was a area representative for the Provincial Government's advisory board for their apprenticeship programs. My input was from the private industry and part of the implementation of provincial standards to assist with the mechanical apprenticeship program.

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Conuma Coal Resources
06.2018 - Current

HD Mechanic/Welder

San Jose Logging Ltd
07.2014 - 05.2018

HD Mechanic

Walter Energy
02.2014 - 05.2014

GENERAL MANAGER

CARIBOO STEEL & MACHINE LTD
06.2011 - 09.2013

HD Mechanic

Gibraltar Mine
01.2006 - 01.2011

SERVICE MANAGER/ PARTS MANAGER

W.L. FREIGHTLINER
01.2002 - 01.2006

Service Manager/ Shop Foreman

Inland Kenworth/ Parker Pacific
01.1993 - 03.2002

Warranty Administrator, Shop Foreman/Lead Hand

01.1993

High School Diploma - Acedemic Arts

Columneetza Senoir Secondary BC
Ward Stangoe