Davis Kelly, P. Eng., PMP

Experience

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  Help Learn Discover Ltd.

  Sept 2009 - May 2011

  Vancouver Manager

  Oversaw the daily marketing and recruiting activities of a team of 5 volunteer coordinators in the Vancouver area. Marketed program through class presentation and information booths and interviewed prospective applicants. Responsible for providing weekly progress reports to General Manager.

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  Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Feb 2013

  Financial Advisor

  Responsible for prospecting and acquiring new clients in an outside sales capacity. Certified Canadian Mutual Funds License (IFC) and Certified Life Insurance Agent (LLQP). Marketed business through seminars, social media and cold calling. Managed accounts for over 80 clients totaling more than $1 million in assets.

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  Help Learn Discover Ltd.

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

  General Manager

  Responsible for the day-to-day marketing and recruiting activities for a team of 25 volunteer coordinates across Canada and the US. Organized and executed weekly progress meetings with individual coordinators. Organized and carried out information sessions for prospective applicants. Managed acceptance process and organization of volunteer groups.

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  Mount Polley Mining Corporation

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  Engineering Intern Student

  Responsible for quality control of construction activities for the annual raise of the tailings dam. Ensured construction met design specification outlined by consultants. Duties: Surveying, Nuclear Densometer Testing, Piezometer and Inclinometer Reading, Material Testing, 3D Modeling, and generation of Daily Construction Reports

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  Mount Polley Mining Corporation

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Engineering Intern Student

  Returned for a second summer in TSF Field Inspector role. Tragically, on Aug 4th, Mount Polley's tailings dam breached. That summer I learned a lot about crisis management and the responsibilities of an engineer in such a situation. I witnessed engineers take charge to ensure the safety of employees, limit the damage, and begin the restoration process.

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  Red Chris Mine

  May 2015 - Sept 2015

  Engineering Intern Student

  Worked closely with a drilling contractor to complete a surficial geology investigation for the valley that contains the tailings facility. I was tasked with locating in-spec materials and establishing the limits of feasible borrow pits. Duties: drill core logging, sample taking, surveying, map creation, and report generation

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  Tetra Tech EBA

  Apr 2016 - May 2017

  Mining EIT

  Working for a large consulting firm in the mining sector, gained experience in design engineering. Tasks encompassed every stage of the project life-cycle from early stage feasibility studies to project execution and construction management. Assignments included: drafting proposals, developing project cost evaluations and detailed mine designs. Gained experience in many aspects of project execution including; contractor engagement, client liaison, logistics, construction monitoring and quality control oversight. Show less

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  Ledcor

  May 2017 - Jan 2019

  Project Coordinator

  Monitoring construction activities in regards to schedule, cost, quantity tracking and quality requirements. Ensure completed work is installed as per drawings, specifications and code requirements. Develop construction work packages, detailed execution plans and hazards analyses.•Initiate and manage RFI process•Schedule work and perform monthly lookaheads to identify potential roadblocks or delays•Support the subcontract procurement process through the tending and awarding of work and/or supplied materials•Supervise subcontractors on site to ensure they are executing work according to the contract and are adhering to KLTPs safety, quality and environmental policies •Manage the Ground Disturbance Permit process, including; BC OneCall submissions, developing Damage Prevention Plan documents and supervising utility scans (GPR) and utility locates (hydrovac potholing) processes Show less

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  Weymark Consulting Ltd.

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

  Serve as the Company Representative and oversee business operational activities. Provide leadership in a variety of operational areas - from finance and IT to human resources and accounts payable. Responsibilities include:- Business development.- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment that encourages high morale and performance.- Oversee budgeting, reporting, and planning activities.- Develop proposals and establish contracts/agreements.- Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.- Oversee operational management systems, processes, and best practices. Show less Project Manager for a $25M multi-year infrastructure project on a remote mine site. As an integrated member of the on-site Capital Projects team, manage project through stage-gates according to the project delivery process. Specific requirements include the development of: Project Scope Statement, Project Charter, Project Estimate, Project Schedule, Risk Register and Project Funding Requests. Manage Contractor engagement through tendering of work, bid review and bid acceptance. Managed detailed design development including oversight of Engineering Contractor and coordination of detailed design review process. Liaison between various Operational Departments to ensure project meets all stakeholder needs and expectations. Project controls activities including; approving project invoices, tracking project costs and monitoring/reporting project KPIs. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Project Engineer

    Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
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  Fuse Advisors

  Jun 2022 - now

  VP, Operations
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  Mabel Ventures Inc.

  Jul 2023 - now

  Board Member