Eric Smethurst

Experience

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  Vancouver Gear Works

  Mar 2001 - Mar 2002

  Machinist

  Manual machining of large industrial gears and various other equipment ranging in size from 2' - 16' diameter.

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  Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd.

  Mar 2002 - Mar 2003

  Mechanical Fitter

  Mechanical fitting and assembly of heavy industrial logging equipment, including debarkers and chippers.

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  Ramsay Machine Works Ltd.

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2004

  Mechanical Fitter

  Mechanical assembly/disassembly and repair and overhaul of various heavy industrial equipment. This includes, pulp and paper equipment, coke smelting, ship loading, anodes manufacturing and cathodic protection.

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  Department of National Defence

  Mar 2004 - now

  Managing a team of 35 Ship Repair personnel with 6 direct reports. Management of multiple sections including Cost Recovery, 3rd Line Repair and Overhaul streams, Planning Scheduling Tracking, and Estimating.o Conduct/process; staffing classification actions, hirings, acting assignments, disability management accommodations, inclusive work environments, financial reimbursement claims (section 32/34), overtime. Structuring and implementing departmental remote work modelling techniques.o Program level management of FMF(CB) personnel resource allocation through annual operating plans (AOP) and forecast modeling. o Conducting briefs at an L4/3 level and providing data for use in future fiscal budgets. o Participation in multiple working groups including Core Service Delivery, Technical Information, Continuous Improvement, Material State, Fleet Scheduling, and PMO CSC Logistical Support Analysis. Show less

  • Project Leader

    Apr 2004 - now

  • Project Planning Manager

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Maintenance Supervisor

    Mar 2009 - Mar 2013

  • Life Support Systems Technician

    Mar 2004 - Mar 2013