Cody Vinnai
Sub-Foreman; Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) at City of Brantford- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS)
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Bronze Medallion
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CPR/AED Level C - BLS
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Confined Space
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D License with Airbrake Endorsement (DZ)
City of Brantford -
Level 3 Water Distribution & 2 Collections
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7
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Experience
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City of Brantford
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Canada
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Sub-Foreman; Overall Responsible Operator (ORO)
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Norfolk County
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Canada
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Volunteer Firefighter
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Dec 2019 - Present
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Technical Analyst (DWQMS Rep.); Water Distribution & Wastewater Collections Division
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Sep 2017 - 2021
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Division, the Technical Analyst provides technical support, including financial (Budget, RFQ, Benchmarking) information, developing, scheduling and coordinating of preventative maintenance programs (GIS, Contractors) along with special projects as it relates to the City's Water Distribution, Storm water and Wastewater Collection systems. Lead the Division in the implementation, training, management and maintenance of the Activity Tracing and Asset Management System (ATAMS). Assist in the development and implementation of process flows as it relates to the Distribution and Collection systems.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) • Licensed Water Distribution & Wastewater Collections Level 2 •Assist the Distribution and Collection Supervisors in the development, monitoring, planning and scheduling of operations and maintenance activities and programs, maintaining compliance with MOECC legislation and industry best practices.•Assist Supervisors with the development and scheduling of annual maintenance programs, (i.e. watermain flushing, sewer jetting, catch basin cleaning, valve inspection, hydrant inspection). Analyze monthly schedules and prepare reports for the purpose of dispute resolution.• Audits, Joint Health and Safety Rep, Claims, member of the Municipal Water and Wastewater Regulatory Committee (Ontario) Show less
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Water Distribution and Collections Operator; Level 3
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
Reporting to the Supervisor of Water Distributions and Collections for the Municipality of Brantford.Providing engineering, fabrication, construction and maintenance services to clients within the city.Dedicated to customer service performing skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on the potable water treatment and distribution system of the Water Utilities Services Division. Repeatedly recognized by citizens, community groups and supervisors for quick thinking, calm and correct response to a multitude of crisis and emergency situations.Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of water distribution maintenance and repair.Basic principles of water distribution:Common tools, materials, and motorized vehicles and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of a water distribution system. Extensive understanding and maintenance practices with pumps, valves and backflow devices. Basic mathematical principles including flow, head/static pressure, and fire suppression. Ability to: • Worked with the variety of tools related to water system maintenance; GIS, L.A.D.A.R, SCADA. • Established safe operation skills a variety of maintenance (heavy) equipment. • Performed heavy manual labour.• Performed routine groundwater treatment procedures.• Understood and followed oral and written instructions.• Understand schematic diagrams.• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written.• Established and maintained effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Show less
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Student; Water Distribution and Collections
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2009 - Sep 2015
Proficient as a top performer in all aspect of water distributions, collections and community relations, through troubleshoot problems and exercise critical thinking in the execution of day to day duties. This position demonstrated a wide range of functional responsibilities and skill requirements, from hydrant maintenance and operation, customer service, and required proficiency with a variety of tools and equipment. Demonstrated safety skills in the use of specialized protective equipment including respirators, harnesses, hoisting equipment and air quality monitors. Also, gained familiarity with a variety of building, maintenance processes, materials, tools, and heavy equipment. Able to fluently read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics and maps. Show less
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Brock University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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2014 - Dec 2015
Enhanced the learning experience of students by complementing the activities of the course instructor. The TA and the instructor share joint responsibility for ensuring that each of them understands the division of work responsibilities. TA duties include the following: facilitate a discussion section or tutorial; hold weekly office hours; grade assignments, programming assignments, exams, or projects; keep records; strategic planning; distribute and copy reading materials; and prepare answer keys or supplementary notes; TA’s may be required to attend the instructor's lecture regularly, along with balancing academic and professional obligations. Show less
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Research Assistant
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2014 - Dec 2015
Feasibility assessments in Climatology. Ontario viticulture production. Climatic datasets, regression, models, and analysis.
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Education
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2014 - 2015
Brock University
Master of Arts (MA), Geography & Environmental Studies -
2010 - 2014
Brock University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Geographic Information Science
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