Brett Cavender

• Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
• Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
• Negotiated contracts with external service providers for specialized services when necessary, ensuring quality work at competitive rates.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
• Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
• Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability for essential maintenance items.
• Tracked maintenance activity using Maximo/SAP software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
• Closely reviewed blueprints to guide quality implementations.
• Assessed schematic diagrams to properly plan and initiate new installation assignments.
• Championed a culture of reliability within the organization by promoting proactive approaches towards equipment care rather than reactive fixes.
• Established strong communication channels between departments, streamlining coordination efforts during scheduled shutdowns or emergencies.
• Improved safety standards by conducting regular training sessions for maintenance staff on best practices and compliance requirements.
• Cultivated strong relationships with external maintenance contractors, ensuring high-quality service and support for specialized equipment.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, meticulously documenting maintenance procedures and outcomes.
• Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.

• Ensured adherence to quality standards by closely monitoring the workmanship of electricians on site.
• Collaborated with other supervisors for coordinating cross-functional work activities, promoting a smooth project execution.
• Resolved technical issues swiftly, applying troubleshooting expertise for minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business opportunities and positive referrals.
• Coordinated electrical system maintenance and repair with other departments, outside agencies and public utilities.
• Mentored junior electricians to develop their skills and improve overall team performance.
• Updated job knowledge continuously through participation in educational workshops, seminars, or conferences related to the industry.
• Analyzed complex technical problems, determined solutions and made sound decisions.
• Improved project efficiency by effectively managing electrical installation and maintenance tasks.
• Enhanced safety compliance by conducting thorough inspections of electrical systems and equipment.

Essentially the same job as Electrical Supervisor only as an hourly employee.

As a Qualified Electrical Worker I was involved in all phases of maintaining the underground electrical equipment.

Worked for 5 years maintaining our mine belt systems, Implementing new systems for cleanup and repair of the mechanical belt systems.

Ran a 4 man crew in production. Responsible for the safe production of ore to supply the mill.

Started as a production hand in conventional mining or drill and blast as it is often referred to in 1995.

Handling explosives on a daily level and fluent in all phases of conventional mining.

Running a haulage unit or ramcar.

Loading explosives in faces for blasting.

Drilling holes for the loading of explosives

Undercutting the faces in anticipation of drilling, powdering and blasting.

Running a loader machine to move the blasted ore to the belt systems.