Experience

JOIN FREEMASONRY
• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Scribe Ezra-Midland Chapter #94 , Lindsay ON

  • Jan 2016 - Present

Royal Arch Masons of Canada in The Province of Ontario
• Grand Superintendent RAM District 10, 2004-2005

  • Mar 1983 - Present


O.P.G./Ontario Hydro

• Trades Maintenance Supervisor

  • Oct 1994 - Aug 2001

  Pickering Nuclear Station, First Line Manager, 1994 to 2007 Laundry Facility: Supervised a crew of 8 Civil Maintainers in the collection of human cotton goods, towels and plastic radiation suits. Used 5 large industrial washers to wash the aforementioned goods. Used 2 different drying systems for cotton, towels and plastic coveralls. The work involved some larger radiation hazards at times. Ensured clean goods were returned to field locations including 3 large changerooms. With the assistance of other mechanical, electrical and civil maintenance trades, improved the materiel condition of the facility. Also purchased over $50K in distribution and receiving carts, which were ergonomically friendly to the staff. Unit 0, Civil Maintenance Crew – Supervised indirectly with the assistance of 3 Union Supervisors as many as 50 Civil Maintainers involved in floor maintenance, office cleaning, laboratory cleaning maintenance areas cleaning and outside buildings maintenance. The work involved slight radiation hazards. Achieved materiel conditions improvements and was recognized for it. Took on a program to improve the 2 men’s changerooms and the women’s changeroom. This involved stripping accumulated wax and dirt build up in these areas. Procedures group – Supervised directly 4 Civil Maintainers in the writing of work procedures for the Civil Maintenance Group at Pickering Nuclear. Had to overcome high sick leave usage by staff. Arranged for training as required. Intense technical knowledge required of individuals in this group. I passed on my technical knowledge when required. Show less



Ontario Hydro, Conference and Development Centre

• Trades Management Supervisor

  • Jun 1992 - Oct 1994

  Shift Services Supervisor at the Ontario Hydro Conference and Development Centre, Orangeville Ontario 1992 to 1994. Responsible for the safety and well being of 5 staff persons, 100 residents, and the facility. Monitored work programs monitored behavior of residents especially if alcohol or drugs were involved. Took action to return situations too normal. Ensured facility and related work buildings were secure. Ensured staffs were available to maintain walkways and roadways during winter precipitation periods. Arranged training in fire fighting and floor care for all staff so involved. Ran fire drills and monitored effectiveness. Produced Emergency Response Manual at the request of the Manager. Ensured adequate staff were on hand to handle work loads. Show less



Ontario Hydro

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineering Technician

  • May 1981 - Jun 1992

  1.Co-ordination and Inspection of Piping, insulation and mechanical equipment. 2. Co-ordinate with construction trades the installation, inspection, testing and turnover to Operations. Document all pertanent information. Generate all Test Reports. 3. During construction remove interferences by electrical, scaffolding, small-bore piping, and grating. 4. Stay familiar with the Ontario Health and Safety Act, WHMSS, and Ontario Hydro Work Protection Manual. 5. Worked with 5 different outside contractors during my time as a mechanical technician. Show less