Robert Greschner

Experience

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  Bennett & Emmott

  Dec 1978 - Jan 1988

  Manager Purchasing/Service Representative

  Bennett & Emmott was located in Richmond, B.C. Head Office, Edmonton, Alberta. We were primary electrical/mechanical service providers to the copper mining industry in B.C. and the Yukon. Our main focus was the service, repair and overhaul of the traction motors used on open pit haul trucks. We won the contract to manufacture the linear induction motor which was the original motor used on the Vancouver Skytrain. Responsibilities transitioned from on site service/sales representation at the open pit copper mines within B.C. and the Yukon to contract management of supplier goods and services required for the manufacture of the linear induction motor. Show less

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  Surrey Memorial Hospital

  May 1989 - Jan 2001

  Responsible for Purchasing, Sterile Processing, Biomedical Engineering, Stores and Distribution, Laundry and Linen, and Plant Services departments within Surrey Memorial Hospital. Additional responsibilities included participation in group purchasing activities within the South Fraser. Participating facilities included Surrey Memorial, Peace Arch, Langley, and Delta Hospitals. Manage staff and operating budgets for the Purchasing department as well as oversight for capital equipment and supply contracts at the site. Responsible for purchasing supply contracts and operational items for the hospital.

  • Director, Materiel Management/Interim Director, Plant Services

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  • Manager Purchasing

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  • Buyer

    May 1989 - Jan 1994
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  Fraser Health Authority

  Dec 2001 - now

  Manager, Capital Equipment Planning & Acquisitions

  Responsible for coordination of multiple phases within the asset management process including working with end users to establish current and future needs, financial planning and approval, assisting with the acquisition and implementation of equipment, the review of maintenance, service and utilization data, and eventually guiding users with disposal and replacement of existing infrastructure.