Brandon Dunkley

Experience

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  Finning (Canada)

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Apprentice Mechanic

   Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts. Installed new parts such as bearings, pumps, motors, tires on a frequent basis. Performed routine and preventative maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment. Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders. Assisted in complete assembly of Caterpillar haul trucks, loaders, dozers.

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  Aecon Group Inc.

  May 2015 - May 2017

  Operating Engineer

   Operated heavy equipment, including haul trucks (740, 777, 785, and 793), skid steers, and loaders on a regular basis.  Completed diligent equipment inspections and reporting to prolong life of equipment. Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving. Operated equipment safely and efficiently with a team of 500 employees.

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  CEDA International

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Fuel Operator

   Completed diligent equipment inspections and reporting to prolong life of equipment.  Assured accurate and timely fueling and lubrication of equipment. Executed preventative maintenance procedures for equipment longevity. Performed various labor duties as required with strategies for completing projects. Reduced equipment downtime by 10% through enhancement of fueling and lubrication scheduling.

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  Syncrude Canada Ltd.

  Feb 2019 - now

  Process Operator

   Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance. Operated all equipment and machinery according to standard operating procedures. Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same. Responded to upsets and emergencies according to procedure.  Ensured thorough and in depth communication during shift handover. Maintained daily logs, including volumes, temperatures and pressures of equipment.  Entered quality work notifications when equipment faults were discovered.  Monitored pressure, level, and temperature indicators and panel lights to check for abnormal process conditions. Communicated issues that needed to be immediately addressed with supervisor for quick resolution. Qualified to operate Sulfur Recovery Unit producing 850 tonnes of liquid sulphur per day. Show less