Myles K. Spires Bcom.

Experience

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  Boston Pizza International Inc

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2008

  Manager, Supervisor, Marketing Representative, Server

  I was responsible for general restaurant management, hiring staff, scheduling, training and managed the local promotions and marketing for the store.My roles changed and evolved over the years that I was employed there because of my decision to attend university but what was consistent was my employment and my involvement with management and operations.

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  Batten Industries Inc.

  Oct 2003 - Dec 2011

  Area Marketing and Sales Manager, Sales Representative

  Batten Industries is a small manufacturer and distributor of house-ware product lines and brands. My role at the organization changed and grew through my employment and required me to wear multiple hats. While there i gained many facets of experience and skills relating to sales, marketing, operations and management, training, projecting, negotiating and relationship building.The role included the following duties:-Negotiate, book and renew retail space in the Greater Edmonton Area.-Design and execute merchandise displays at trade shows.-Hire, train and manage sales teams.-Advise on product positioning and development.-Create sales and promotional strategies.-Forecast revenue and expenditure budgets, ordered inventory accordingly. Show less

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  Admit One Media Inc

  Jun 2004 - May 2005

  Business Owner, Project Manager

  After some college education I Incorporated a media company with two partners whose focus was to take advantage of the changing media landscape. I was responsible for implementing a structure for internal communication, project management and assisted in the overall vision of the organization.While operating I was responsible for putting on a couple of profitable events and contracts. I was was responsible for expanding our operations to include talent search and event project management.My main responsibilities included the financial management of the organization and the event planning. While the company did not lose any money we were not sustainable and dissolved the organization after 1 year of operations. This unique opportunity gave me insight into the complexities of running a company and what mechanisms can lead to success/failure. Show less

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  N. Spires Contracting

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

  Independent Business Owner, Manager

  I was a sole proprietor and full time subcontractor who specialized in insulation and small residential and commercial construction projects. I was responsible for meeting strict deadlines and quotas. Each job was managed like an independent project with a defined schedule, milestones and penalties for not adhering to the schedule. I managed all the finances, employees, training, networking and other procurement's relating to the operation of each project. I was also able to take on some other small projects in relating to construction including: framing, electrical, concrete, painting, finishing, insulation, small equipment operation, dangerous tool operation, landscaping, fencing, plumbing, etc. Show less

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  AECOM (incorporating Davis Langdon, An AECOM Company)

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2016

  Frost and Thermal Insulator

  4th Year Frost and Thermal Insulator experienced with:1’ to 46’ pipe, Sheet metal work, Wall penetrations, Flashing, 100 foot Vessel, Exhaust Vent, Calsil, Foamglass, Trymer, Mineral Wool, Polyurethane, Tank Wrap, Bat Insulation, Vapour Barriers, Underground Insulation and prep, Shop work, Pattern Layout for all sizes, Quality control management, ISO’s, Blueprints, Specification documentation, etc.Highlights:•Trusted to be involved with the Keyera project from initiation until completion •Chosen to manage quality control at the Keyera and Otterlake projects•Name hired and fast tracked through the company from 1st year to 4th year in only 2 years of employment Show less

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  URS Flint (now part of URS Corporation)

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2015

  Quality Control Assistant

  My responsibilities were ensuring that the units produced adhere to an established quality standard, overseeing the entire production process, looking out for specific problems, minutely observing the units of goods produced for visible defects, performing various tests on the samples drawn, noting down observations, accepting and rejecting lots on the basis of samples checked, assisting in implementation of quality control programs, assisting in preparation of training manuals and quality guidelines, and performing other tasks assigned by the quality engineer. Show less

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  Brock Group

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

  Quality Control QA/QC

  The position is part of a multi-disciplinary team, engaged in the conducting of Quality Control inspections and tests within discipline specific areas of projects under execution.

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  Imperial Oil

  Sept 2017 - May 2020

  As Insulation/Scaffolding/Access Planner I plan and assist in interdepartmental partnerships between maintenance and other trade disciplines to ensure the work scope can be completed within my designated trades. With a focus on plant shutdown procedures and outages I work with a team towards efficiency and forward thinking. I work directly with the site execution team to build a reliable SAP database and maintenance plan, all in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures.I am also responsible for material management, man hours and assist with policies and procedures with the goal of improving efficiency and safety. Show less I supported the planning department by:- Creating SAP/Excel reports to support the maintenance planning team function.- Analyze data from the SAP system to develop and support reliability and/or business initiatives.- Development of new metrics as required.- Manipulate and analyze data from the SAP system to develop and support reliability and/or business initiatives.- In collaboration with end users, plan and schedule external resources required to perform maintenance work within both GxP and non-GxP areas.- Coordination of exceptions to the scheduled preventive maintenance work as required.- Follow up with end users and internal maintenance organization both verbally and with metrics to ensure compliance and meeting of exceptions with regards to work.- Support planning and scheduling meetings for maintenance interventions.- Work with the Materials Coordinator to ensure availability of both stocked and non-stocked material to ensure execution of maintenance plans. Show less

  • Shutdown Insulation/Scaffolding/Access Planner

    Sept 2017 - May 2020

  • Shutdown Maintenance Mechanical Planner

    Sept 2017 - May 2020
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  AECOM (incorporating Davis Langdon, An AECOM Company)

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  As Insulation/Scaffolding Maintenance Planner I plan and assist in interdepartmental partnerships between maintenance and other trade disciplines to ensure the work scope can be completed within my designated trades. With a focus on plant shutdown procedures and outages I work with a team towards efficiency and forward thinking. I work directly with the site execution team to build a reliable SAP database and maintenance plan, all in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures.I am also responsible for material management, man hours and assist with policies and procedures with the goal of improving efficiency and safety. Show less

  • Planner - Insulation/Scaffolding

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Lead Hand - JM Frost and Thermal Insulator

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2018
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  MISTRAS Group, Inc.

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Maintenance Planner

  I was responsible for the planning and assisting in interdepartmental partnerships between maintenance and other trade disciplines to ensure the work scope can be completed within my designated trades. With a focus on Rope Access Technicians and NDE testing procedures I work with a team towards efficiency and forward thinking. I worked directly with the site execution team to build a reliable SAP database and maintenance plan, all in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures.I was also responsible for material management, man hours and assist with policies and procedures with the goal of improving efficiency and safety. Show less

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  ONEC Group

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2023

  • Project Manager / Project Controls

    Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Project Controls Manager

    Mar 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Insulation Project Manager

    Aug 2020 - Mar 2021
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  Pellucere Technologies®

  Jul 2023 - now

  Project Manager/Superintendent