1. Resume of
Dave Kelly
629 Grandview St. W. (306) 690-3356
Moose Jaw, SK. kelly.family@sasktel.net
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a managerial position within a forward thinking organization. I am
looking for a company, where I am able to continue to develop the skills and abilities that I have
learned, while working in project management for the last 30 years.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• More than 37 years’ experience in petrochemical and heavy industrial plant maintenance,
construction and project management
• Committed and experienced leadership in achieving positive workplace culture, while
strengthening team development and participation
• Team player with excellent motivational, organizational and decision-making skills
• Widespread knowledge, education, skills and experience in work process flow
management, best maintenance practices, world class maintenance reliability processes
and project/turnaround management
• Self- motivated with superior leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills
• Superior knowledge in working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
for over 27 years
• Extensive experience using Project Management Software for project management and
turnarounds
• Accomplished at and enjoy coaching, mentoring, problem solving and training
facilitation
• Outstanding combination of technical knowledge, skills and experience with a vast
amount of specialized training in project management
• Exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written, including interpersonal,
public speaking and listening skills
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
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2. • Written and published a book, as well as authored, published and presented numerous
technical articles
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SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Effectively change safety culture in workforce from 3.5-RIFR to 0-RIFR in 5 months and
extended for 2.5 years and 840,000 man-hours
• Successfully managed plant turnarounds from inception through planning, scheduling and
execution including many, many emergency shutdowns using CASP and Primavera
software tools
• Implementation and commissioning of entire mechanical maintenance program
including shops, piping, vessels, rotating equipment, and personnel from inception,
purchase of equipment/spares, EH&S development, work planning and execution
processes and QC procedures
• Developed implemented and maintained world class maintenance processes from
company inception through to creating, refining and enhancing predictive and
preventative maintenance systems, planning and scheduling processes and work
execution
• Established and integrated mechanical transition plan from construction of $1 billion
construction site to fully operational world’s largest single train nitrogen fertilizer plant
• Started 30,000 square foot piping/structural fabrication shop from inception including all
technical issues, QA/QC development, business development, operating budgets, staff
development including hiring, training, develop and implement EH&S procedures
• Participated in and coordinated two plant expansions (+$200 million) from construction
to fully operational operations including equipment installation, tie-ins, spare parts,
condition monitoring, resolution of punch list deficiencies, and maintenance procedures
• Co-developed QA/QC manual for boilers branch approval
• Continual promotion of the development of predictive maintenance processes (vibration
monitoring, corrosion monitoring, lubrication monitoring and oil analysis, thermography,
ultrasound, etc.) as a cornerstone of best maintenance practices to ensure equipment
reliability and reduced costs for repair and downtime
• Led and developed personnel to effectively promote and integrate Quality Management
principles within the maintenance environment to complete work in a safe, effective and
efficient manner
EDUCATION
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3. • Bachelor of Arts Degree: University Of Western Ontario-London, Ontario
• Journeyman Industrial Maintenance Technician: Lambton College- Sarnia, Ontario
• Journeyman Millwright Certification: Lambton College-Sarnia, Ontario
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
• Safety- First Aid/CPR
-Comprehensive WHMIS and OH&S Safety Regulations Seminars (Levels I, II and
Supervisor Levels)
- ILCI-Loss Control and Safety Management Program
- Numerous Industrial Accident Prevention Association workshops and seminars
- Confined Space Rescue/Entry Level III
- SCBA: self-contained breathing training
- Fall protection training
- Harness inspection certification
- HAZOP (Hazard Operability) Seminars
- Ergonomics Training
• Technical- Primavera project/turnaround management software
-CASP turnaround management software
-MAXIMO CMMS software
-ASME Code Seminars
-CWB certified welding supervisor
-API inspection training
-IRD Vibration analyst Level III
-Technical Associates Vibration Analysis Level II
-Update International Vibration Analysis I&II
-ENTEK Predictive Maintenance Software
-TPM-Total Productive Maintenance
-RCM-Reliability Centered Maintenance Training
-Honeywell Instrumentation and DCS System Overview
-Richardson Engineering Estimating and Project Management Seminars
-International School of Construction Estimating and Management seminar
-LEAN maintenance seminar
-Root Cause Analysis
-Extensive vendor training programs (vibration monitoring/analysis, dry gas seals,
laser alignment, bearings, etc.), including: Nuovo Pignone, Mannesmann, Demag, Bently
Nevada, Honeywell, Valtek, GE, Elliot, Flowserve, Crane, Sealol
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4. -Rail Track Inspection Level II-SAIT
• Leadership/Communications - LDP (Leadership Development Program-Hay Group)
-Quality Improvement Process Management (Philip Crosby)
-Quality Training seminars (Dr. W.E. Deming)
-Face to Face (Interactive seminars in interpersonal communication)
-Labour relations and labour board training and experience
-Team Action Management (Communication & Team Building)
-Conflict Management Training
-Situational Leadership Training
-Peer Performance Review/Peer Intervention Facilitation
-Interview hiring process seminars (Targeted Selection)
-Karass Negotiation Seminar
-Duty to Accommodate (Modified Return to Work programs)
-Financial Management Training including cost/benefit analysis
MY PUBLICATIONS
Book
• The Complete Guide to Your Manager’s BS, Trafford Publishing, 2005
Articles
• Co-authored case study article A Study in Bearing Frequencies and Harmonics published
in P/PM Technology (October 1997) and Vibrations (September 1998)
Above article presented at International ENTEK symposium (May 1998)
• Authored article on Developing and Maintaining World Class Predictive Maintenance
Program published in P/PM Technology (October 1999)
Above article presented at 11th annual Predictive Maintenance Technology Conference
(November 1999)
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jacobs Industrial Services (Mosaic Potash Facility, Belle Plaine, SK Site)
December 2014-present
Site Project Manager
• Responsible for all Jacobs site functions including safety, manpower (maintenance and
capital construction), staff, resource management, QA/QC, financial management,
reporting, etc.
• Lead a team of superintendents, HSE management, resource coordinator,
payroll/administration, and QA/QC supervision in providing Jacobs services to Mosaic
site
• Daily coordination between client personnel and Jacobs management relating to ongoing
and future issues
Jacobs Industrial Services (Mosaic Potash Facility, Belle Plaine, SK Site)
June 2010-December 2014
Maintenance Superintendent
• Responsible for the management, direction and coordination of the Jacobs refinery
maintenance workforce including day to day, turnaround activities (150-350 trades
workforce) including small capital project work
• Coordinate and communicate with client and contract personnel including planning,
management, supervision, engineering and safety personnel to safely and effectively
complete refinery maintenance schedules
• Develop and maintain safe, efficient and highly functional trade’s teams
• Manage all labour and performance issues associated with workforce including policies,
procedures and processes
• Lead, direct, coach and mentor the Jacobs maintenance team to a highly successful safety
performance improvement going from a RIFR-3.5 to a RIFR-0 in 5 months and
maintaining for 2.5 years and 840,000 manhours
• Jacobs management member of the Mosaic OHS committee
• Leader of Jacobs Beyond Zero team for more than 2 years improving site Integral
Analysis results from a 2.0 to a 3.5 in all four quadrants
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6. • Implement and manage site SOR process, including data collection, sorting, statistical
charting, graphing, trending and presentation weekly to site supervision
• Facilitate 4-6 site safety meetings/month
Other Assignments
• Perform the duties of Jacobs site project manager as required
• Deliver the work flow process training for the Canadian Jacobs Foreman Leadership
Development Training Program
• Contribute to the development and implement Jacobs Superintendent Leadership
Development training program on work flow process, reliability centered maintenance
and best practices, project management and effective communications
IAG (Project Management for CCRL Regina, SK. Site $2 billion expansion)
January 2010-June 2010
Project Superintendent
• Responsible for all site activities on the nightshift including safety, security, and all
project personnel (IAG and contractors), work scope and schedule. Continual interaction
and liaison with planning, engineering, contractor management, safety, superintendents
and all tradespeople, QC, and client
• Safely, effectively and efficiently maintain project schedule (Primavera project
software) by leading and coordinating all contractors on the nightshift. This included all
civil, mechanical, and electrical work
• Develop, implement and facilitate all daily and weekly safety meetings for entire
nightshift workforce (200+ tradespeople) and develop and enforce site safety process and
expectations (0-RIFR, 0 first aids)
• Provide technical data and feedback for all contractors and follow up on all RFI’s
• Coordinate with dayshift personnel to maintain excellent communications and schedule
continuity
• Direct, coach and mentor all personnel to develop functional and accountable teams
Lynco Construction Ltd. -Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
November 2008-January 2010
Shop/Area Manager
• Responsible for all start up and implementation of 30,000 square foot piping and
structural fabrication shop including on-site and field work installations
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7. • Duties include all HR functions, client contact, business development, staff development,
equipment procurement, purchasing, planning and EH&S programs
• Accountable for all QA/QC processes, technical resource, scheduling, fabrication,
drawings, budget controls and monitoring
• Proficient in advising all business aspects/areas and managed a multi-level team on a
day-to day basis
Saskferco Products Inc.-Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan
September 1991- November 2008
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
• Responsible for maintenance of all mechanical site equipment including rotating,
stationary, structural and grounds; Lead, supervise and direct teams of multi-skilled
maintenance personnel in planning, prioritizing and completing all regular, daily
maintenance schedules, emergency maintenance work, capital project work, and all
mechanical turnaround work scopes; Led teams comprised of both Saskferco personnel
and contract personnel (80 -750+); including tradesmen, planners, QA personnel, and
reliability specialists
• Interact daily with operations, I/E, QA/QC personnel, management and engineering in
developing, coordinating and implementing daily and projected regular maintenance
schedules; Coordinate the priorities of planners in scheduling, communicating and
implementing daily work, capital project work, and turnaround planning
• Daily interaction with rotating equipment reliability specialists to review equipment
status, analyze and troubleshoot potential concerns and develop reports and
recommendations for operations and management review
• Manage budget preparation (expense, capital and amortized) and control of same
• Develop, monitor, participate in, and enforce all site safety programs (including labour
and environmental legislative requirements, OH&S and WHMIS) including promotion,
reporting audits, and follow up (included chair of Safework Permit Review Team, Trips
and Falls Team and other safety teams); Regular review of maintenance processes and
metrics, lead and participate in enhancing present processes and develop new ones with
intent to achieve and maintain world class maintenance systems; Regular interaction with
I/E personnel, MMT (materials management team), planners, and purchasing; Regular
meetings with daily planners on metrics status (OEE, Backlogs, est/act, adherence to
schedules, etc.); Regular meeting with turnaround/projects planners on status, %
complete, costs, etc.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise all mechanical shutdown and turnaround activities
including development of work packages, schedules, reporting, training and coordination
of project management, maintenance, operations, inspection personnel and contractors ;
Utilize and integrate Quality Improvement processes into all maintenance functions and
systems and measure same; Perform planner’s, QA/QC coordinator, reliability specialist,
and manager’s functions as needed
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8. NOVA Petrochemicals-Sarnia, Ontario
June 1985-August 1991
Site Mechanical Supervisor
• Manage teams of multi-skilled maintenance supervisors, technicians and contract
personnel in performing regular and preventative maintenance schedules
• Prepare and control all forecasting budgets
• Coordinate computerized work order system through close interaction with planning,
instrument/electrical, QC and operations departments
NOVA Petrochemicals-Sarnia, Ontario
May 1983-June 1985
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
• Plan and schedule all mechanical maintenance regular and turnaround activities
• Purchase materials, coordinate equipment, tools and manpower and create and manage
daily, weekly and monthly work schedules
• Update, maintain and manage backlog, work order system and apply priority and
criticalities based upon plant needs
NOVA Petrochemicals-Sarnia, Ontario
June 1977-May 1983
Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Maintain and repair all mechanical equipment within the plant (rotating and fixed
equipment) in a quick-paced environment, including turbines to 57,000 HP, large
multistage compressors, SRT Lummus Heaters, Kellog retrofit heaters, all exchanger
types, distillation towers, and 42” Rhefla valve repairs
Special Assignments
Shutdown Planner/Scheduler
• Plan and organize turnaround mechanical work
• Facilitate daily scheduling meeting
Shutdown Superintendent
• Supervise maintenance workforce and contract forces in completing area
shutdown activities
Shutdown Coordinator
• Overall responsibility for entire turnaround activities
Project Supervisor
• Coordinate completion of various construction projects (piping, compressor
installations, etc.)
Training Coordinator (including Quality Facilitator)
• Develop appropriate training manuals/courses in millwright rotating
equipment field
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9. • Facilitate training in Deming Quality Process Training
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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10. • Facilitate training in Deming Quality Process Training
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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