JIM  THOMAS

242 ARTHUR ST.

DRYDEN, ONTARIO,

P8N1K7

RES.(807) 223-6618

jthomas@mail.drytel.net




PROFILE        
A highly motivated individual with extensive experience in the forestry industry who possesses a vast knowledge of the pulp and paper industry in a production and maintenance environment. As a maintenance foreman/supervisor, I have planned and organized shut-downs/re-builds and co-ordinated maintenance on pulp and paper machines and related equipment, reviewed reliability issues and implemented safety procedures. A strong training background has demonstrated excellent communication skills, problem solving abilities, good leadership qualities and strong work ethics. A conscientious employee who is adaptable to change, and is a committed team player.

 

                                         KEY QUALIFICATIONS

 

Service and Communications

    

 

·        Managed and implemented a major project, replacing rotating assembly, resulting in a savings of $28,000.

 

·        Advised and coached personnel on various jobs and major projects in an industrial setting.

 

·        Effectively arranged and scheduled work for the day to day operations of a maintenance crew.

 

·        Reduced downtime and raised efficiency levels by directing and guiding workers in resolving small issues and problems.

 

·        Supervised a work force of 15 department employees daily, and up to 32 on major shutdowns and re-builds.

 

·        Ensured efficient on-going training procedures on equipment including: carry deck, fork truck, scissor lift, snorkel lift, so that safe procedures are in place and delivered in a timely manner.

 

·        Encouraged open communications with all employees and staff members and responded to their feedback.

 

·        Investigated and handled complaints from the workplace, and reviewed them to ensure an honest and responsible solution.

 

·        Maintained a consistent team resulting in improved efficiencies.

 

·        Excellent computer skills, research and development assessments, interpretation of policies and procedures, understanding of the importance of implementation of objectives, delivered with a strong work ethic.

 

·        An excellent safety record in all facets of the manufacturing sector of the pulp and paper industry.

 

·        Involved in the overview/installation and start-up of the new stud mill,woodroom,pulp machine,and both paper machines at the Dryden facility.

 

 

Organization and computer skills:

 

 

 

Professional Training:                                            

                                

·        Supervisory Skills – Level 1 and 2

·        Train the Trainer

·        Technical Trades – Correspondence course

·        WHMIS

·        Rigging Safety

·        First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

·        Lock-it Training

·        Crane Operation and Safety Training

·        Advanced Industrial Fire Fighting Course

·        Specialist Training for Hazardous Materials

·        Roto-align system training for rotating shaft misalignment

·        Basic course in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus /Search and Rescue

·        Planning and Scheduling seminar-Level 1 and 2

·        Hydraulics training course 

·        Fundamental Skill’s-Communication and managing people

·        Fundamental Skill’s-Giving orders,instructions and getting people to commit to plan

·        Other related supervision skill’s training:

·  Dealing with employee responses to control

·   The role of the supervisor

·   Leadership capabilities

·   Performance appraisal’s and evaluation

·   Coaching, counselling, and confrontation

·   Labour relation’s and the law

·   Planning and controlling work

·   Business writing skill’s

·   Training assessment’s and analysis interview’s 

·   Negotiation skill’s 

·   Problem solving and presentation skill’s

·   Structure effective safety meetings   

·   IRS and the law

·   Internal customer service

·   Incident investigation(health and safety)                              -                                                                    

 

 

PULP and PAPER INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT                                1973-2003                     

 

o       Maintenance foreman (1997-2003)

 

o       Foreman and supervisor relief (1985-1997)                   

 

o       Class ‘A’ tradesman (1981-1997)

 

o       Class ‘B’ tradesman(1980-1981)

 

o       Millwright apprenticeship (1976-1980)

 

o       Machine operator in Woodlands division (1973-1976)

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Dryden High School-Grade 12 graduate (1971)

 

George Brown College-Trade school graduate (1980)

 

                                                    

INTERESTS

 

Outdoor activities, sports, motorcycles, golf and grandchildren 

 

 

References:

                   G(Charlie)Roussin-Maintenance superintendant,Weyerhaeuser,Dryden.

                                                 -Ph.-Work-(807)223-9276., Home(807)223-3513

                 Doug Sachowski-Maintenance  supervisor,Weyerhaeuser,Dryden.

                                            -Ph.-Work-(807)223-9037,Home(807)937-6053

 

 

                 Doug Minor-Maintenance supervisor,Weyerhaeuser,Dryden.

                                     -Ph.-Work-(807)223-9592,Home(807)223-3887

 

 

 

A letter of reference can be obtained from the human resources department,(807)223-9238, regarding my employment at the Dryden complex.

                                                                                          Sincerely yours,

                                                                                          Jim Thomas.