James Andrew Clark-McKay

309-33755 7 Avenue, Mission, BC, V2V 0A4, Canada

Tel: (Home) +1 604 820 7170/ (Cell) +1 778 686 7897 Email: jimclarkmckay1@hotmail.com

Millwright
Build Compressors Operations ~ Procurement Management ~ Overhead Lifts Control

Seasoned professional with 17 years of experience in providing technical equipment support and developing
new processes through ongoing maintenance, defect resolution and enhancement solutions. Strong technical and
methodical aptitude with ability to analyse, coordinate and synthesize data. Good knowledge and experience in
maintaining safety environment, dealing with safety programs, plans and reports.

Major Skills

Supervisory Skills:
 Resource Optimization
 Cost Reduction/ Avoidance
Monitoring
 Efficiency Improvement
 Multi – Project Coordination
 Staff Hiring & Training
 Client Relations Management
Networking
 Training & Development
 Maintenance Procedures Development
 Evaluation & Recommendation
 Need Assessment/Gap Analysis
 Project Phase Management
 Feasibility Analysis & Estimation
 Leadership & Supervision
 Installation Management
 Progress
 Developing & Debugging
 Start-up & Commissioning
 Process Validation
 Liaising &

Functional Skills:
 Crew truck & Crane Operations  Mechanical Maintenance & Welding  Equipment
Management
 Blueprint Interpretation  Up gradation & Fabrication  Re – Engineering
 Preventative Maintenance  Clearance Tests  Thrust Measurements
 Subcontractor Management  OH&S & Quality assurance  Quality Assurance
 Maintenance Equipment Evaluation  Regulatory Compliance Preventive
Maintenance
 Procedure Analysis  Project Estimation  Service Support
 Technical Risk Management  Re – Engineering  Cross Functional
Coordination
 Documentation/ Record Keeping  Installation & Maintenance  Liaison & Networking
 Team Management  Technical Knowledge  Structure
Inspections

Technical Skills:
 Wire Lining Skids  Mounting Compressor & Drive (typically CATS and
Waukeshas)
 Aligning the Thomas Couplings (laser)  Mounting Discharge and Suction Bottles
 Mounting and Dressing Scrubbers  Preparing & Installing of all Lubrication lines
 Process Piping  Hydro Tests
 Screw Piping (Steam Fitting)  Pulling of Con Rods, Piston Rods, Pistons & Seals

Major Accomplishments
  Installed seals effectively and after 24 years the turbine was restored to its efficiency of 97.8 %.
 Completed a 6 month contract at the Vancouver airport, representing the west coast for Tulmar
Technical, Montreal, and solely operating and maintaining the flight simulators.
 Discovered in two weeks (after two years) the reason for the failure of parts on the plywood (veneer)
carousel by researching the cause behind mechanical failures. Implemented effective measures and reduced
the cost of maintenance to the carousel by half.
 Oversaw the organisation and shipping of all the parts to complete 10 to 14 day contract; read spool
sheets, schematics and GA’s for the next two years for the company and brought the profit margin in the
field up by 10 percent to 28%.
 Designed and implemented a system supporting the company’s performance culture and policies.
 Served as a key decision maker in selecting the latest and required systems and tools.
 Analysed and approved the work plan developed by the supervisors or managers of subordinate
organizational units.
 Prepared & implemented strategies streamlining existing work-flows to increase operational efficiency.
 Played a pivotal role in implementing projects, negotiating schedules, change requests, scope of work
and leading issues through to resolution.

Career Snapshots
Millwright Oct 2008 – Mar 2009
Tulmar Technical/ Air Canada, Richmond, BC, CA

Plumber Jan 2007 – Dec 2008

Lionhead Mechanical, Calgary, AB
Technician / Welder Feb 2006 – Sept 2006
The Hitch Shop, Calgary, AB

Millwright Oct 2005 – Apr 2006

Cobra Maintenance, Fort Nelson, BC
Field Operations May 2005 – Oct 2005
Burlington Resources c/o Cobra Maintenance Ltd., Chetwynd, B.C
Mechanical Consultant Nov 2004 – Apr 2005
Canfor Forestry Products, Fort Nelson, BC
Welder/Millwright/Accounts Receivable June 2003 – Oct 2004
Jim Star Welding, Calgary, AB
Millwright Oct 2003 – May 2004
Ledcor Industies, Norman Wells, NWT.
Millwright July 2002 – June 2003
Echo Bay Mines, Lupin, Nunavut
Millwright/Welder/Miner July 2001 – June 2002
Dumas Contracting, Timmins, ON
Millwright/Welder Nov 1997 – June 2001
Compression Services, Calgary, AB
Millwright Oct 1995 – Sept 1997
Rotating Equipment Services, Calgary, AB
Millwright Nov 1995 – Sept 1997
Bradon Industries, Calgary, AB
 Millwright Sept 1992 – Oct 1995
La Farge Canada, Exshaw, AB
Heavy Equipment Operator June 1992 – Sept
1992
Wildflower Land & Cattle, Calgary, AB

Miner June 1977 – Sept 1981

Kidd Creek Mines, Timmins, ON

Educational Qualifications
Diploma, Honours, Industrial Mechanics Sept 1990 – Apr 1991
Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology,
Certifications:
o WHMIS
o First Aid
o H2S
o Helicopter Training
o TDG
o Defensive Driving
o Customer Relation Courses
o ISO 9002
o Data Processing and Business Accounting
o PLC Controls
o Common Core Certificate (underground mining, drill and blast)

Personal Details
Date of birth : 25 October, 1959
Gender : Male
Nationality : Canadian
Marital Status : Single
Language : English
Driving License : British Columbia, Canada, DL #8120950

References available on request