Bryan Yells

Experience

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  Pentair Thermal Management

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Production Manager

  • Production manager for a team of 35 employees comprised of 2 supervisors, 1 process Engineer and 32 production staff building heating and wiring units.

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  Pentair Thermal Management

  Nov 2005 - Sept 2014

  • Responsible for site quality as well as involvement with key projects for the site not necessarily quality related. • Interface with clients and prepare customer reports on complaints. • Project manager for the materials portion of our lean implementation • Responsible for problem analysis and driving resolution to quality issues. • Responsible for completing compliance audits at other locations. • Responsible for adherence to ISO standards as well as various approvals standards; CSA, UL, LPCB, ATEX, IEC. • Responsible for site reduction activities in waste, water and energy. • Member of the ISO14001 implementation team. • Leader of the Materials movement team in our current Lean implementation. Show less • Managed all contractors on site and provided leadership, supervision, direction and guidance to complete both complex and simple projects on time and on cost while ensuring conformance to health and safety standards. • Responsible for contract administration and management including; developing scope of work, managing the bidding process, scheduling work, performance management, providing technical guidance, and resolving disputes. Scope included; installation of equipment, construction, asbestos removal, roofing, plumbing, paving, and all other activities required to keep the site operating and complying with applicable codes/legislation. • Provided ongoing reports to senior management on projects and issues and provided recommendations on how to proceed. • Managed the ongoing work and development of 7 full time journeymen. • Responsible for change management, engineering support of manufacturing processes, product design control, and production documents. • Prepared annual budgets and ensured financial targets were met. • Responsible for the professional development of the engineering staff. • Responsible for Preventative Maintenance activities, Health and Safety teams in guarding and risk assessment. • Launched waste, water and energy reduction teams. Show less

  • Quality Manager

    Nov 2010 - Sept 2014

  • Engineering and Facilities Manager

    Nov 2005 - Nov 2010
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  AKVA group ASA

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  Project Manager

  Managing projects in the Aquaculture industry

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  North Island College

  Dec 2015 - now

  Manager, Capital Projects • Manger for capital projects across all campus locations• The Campbell River Campus expansion scope includes construction of 5 building additions that add approximately 5000 square meters of new building space as well as completing 2000 square meters of renovations in existing spaces.• Addition and renovation on the Courtenay campus for the Office of Global Engagement • Renovation of 600 square meters of office/classroom space in Port Hardy to move the campus to the Thunderbird Mall completed in Dec 2017. Show less

  • Director, Facilities, Safety & Security

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Facilities Operations Manager

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Manager, Capital Projects

    Dec 2015 - Jan 2018