Brent Dempster, P.Eng

Experience

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  Department of National Defence

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2008

  Mechincal Engineering Work Term Student

  • Involved in inspections and the development of mechanical repair job instructions for on board systems including diesels, gas turbines, hydraulics, high pressure air systems, main gearing, ship propulsion components and auxiliary equipment• Investigated corrective actions for defects and failures on the above mechanical systems• Reviewed technical specifications and provided technical guidance on queries from production shops and ships personnel• Participated in at sea trails, including an over night stay at sea Show less

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  Rio Tinto

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

  Mine Maintenance Technical Services, Work Term Student

  • Investigated feasibility of solutions to a wide range of problems and/or equipment malfunctions• Provided daily technical support to Field Maintenance and Mobile Maintenance teams• Small component design and material specifications for safety improvements to daily operations• Supervise and oversee site work being carried out by contractors

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  Department of National Defence

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Mechnical Engineering Work Term Student

  • Involved in inspections and the development of mechanical repair job instructions for on board systems including diesels, gas turbines, hydraulics, high pressure air systems, main gearing, ship propulsion components and auxiliary equipment• Investigated corrective actions for defects and failures on the above mechanical systems• Reviewed technical specifications and provided technical guidance on queries from production shops and ships personnel• Participated in at sea trails, including an over night stay at sea Show less

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  Suncor Energy

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2010

  Technology Group, Work Term Student

  • Spares analysis on multiple systems including water based hydraulic power unit, oil based hydraulic power unit and spider buoy pull in equipment• Assisted in erosion analysis on Terra Nova production lines• Compiled technical documentation on hydraulic hoses within the Turret in order to assign proper tag numbers• Developed a preliminary contingency plan for turret water seals in the event of a failure

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  Suncor Energy

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Technical Services, Turret Focus Group Work Term Student

  • Failure analysis on mechanical components and systems, with an emphasis on hydraulic systems and pump systems• Provided technical support on active and passively sealed swivels stacks• Assisted in the creation of the operation manual for the Terra Nova FPSO pull-in equipment

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  Suncor Energy

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Technical Services, Mechanical Group - Work Term Student

  • Provide technical support to daily operation of equipment including pumps, compressors, gas turbines and hydraulic systems• Demonstrate critical thinking to efficiently respond to Technical Queries from stakeholders• Perform technical/economic evaluations of contractor bids• Failure analysis on various mechanical equipment, mainly hydraulic pumps and compressor seals

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  Tenova Takraf

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2024

  Project Engineer/Site Engineer

  Technical and practical knowledge and experience on the ore preparation side of an oil sands mine site is my forte.My experience includes but is not limited to: Apron feeders, conveyors, crushing plants and surge bins both design, site installations and commissioning.I perform mechanical design calculations in the early stages of a conveyor/ material handling project. Carry the design forward into construction phase and site supervise the construction. I am also an aftermarket contact for purchasing of spare equipment and/or technical services. Show less

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  TAKRAF Group

  Jul 2024 - now

  Site Services Manager

  In charge of a team of site personnel to offer site services to all TAKRAF Equipment sites in Canada, greenfield and brownfield.In charge of a team of site personnel to offer site services to all Delkor Equipment sites in Canada, USA, Mexico and parts of Central America, greenfield and brownfield.Construction Package design and development for brownfield equipment upgrades and replacements.Management of Change Orders, Client Correspondence, Change Directives, Contract Enforcement.Management and oversight of commissioning of various brownfield equipment replacements and upgrades in Canada, USA, Mexico and parts of Central America.All site services Project Sequencing and Scheduling.Overseas Transport Logistics, Planning, and Lift Studies. Show less