Getting to Know My Coworkers
August 27, 2013 1:30 pm Leave your thoughts
As my blog focuses on my experience at Slave Lake Pulp (SLP), I thought I would like to introduce some of my co-workers; their educational background, career history and current positions at SLP to help define the atmosphere at my workplace. The diversity of personalities and experience make Slave Lake Pulp an excellent place to work and to learn. So without further ado, here are five individuals I’m glad to have had the experience to work alongside.
In the Human Resources Department – Lynda Paterson
Lynda Paterson is one of the most cheerful and genuinely nice people I have ever had the pleasure of working with.
Education: Okanagan College – Practical Nursing
History with West Fraser: Lynda has worked at SLP for 9 ½ years; 5 ½ years in maintenance and 4 in Human Resources.
Current Position: Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
-Insuring semi month payroll
-Monitoring and managing benefits
-Hiring and terminations
-Maintain the hazard alert system
-Workers Compensation Board claims
In the Technical Department – Lorne Olson
Lorne Olson is an extremely energetic and knowledgeable individual that was always willing to answer any of my questions. He makes a point of saying hello and his enthusiasm is contagious.
Education: College of New Caledonia – 4th Class Power Engineering
History with West Fraser: Lorne has worked at Quesnel River Pulp as a Startup Operator, more recently at SLP as a Build and Startup Supervisor for the build of the mill, and is currently the Energy Coordinator at SLP.
Current Position: Coordinator of Energy
-Development of energy conservation strategies and programs
In the Engineering Department – Dumitru Streza
Dumitru Streza is just an interesting individual. How many professional engineers are also professional skydivers, competing at a national level?
Education: M.Sc., P.Eng Industrial Engineering and Management
History with West Fraser: Dumitru moved from Romania to Canada and worked at Tolko during the construction of the mill and the start up. When the mill shutdown in 2008, he took a job at SLP in the Operations Department. After one year a position opened in the engineering department.
Current Position: Project Engineer – Construction Manager
-Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
-Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
– Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
– Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
-Inspect and review project to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
– Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
In the Production Department – Mark Carnegie
Mark Carnegie is an outstandingly kind and genuine individual and was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Education: 4th Class Steam Ticket, Gas Process Operator
History with West Fraser: Mark started as an operator in the warehouse at SLP and is currently the Production Coordinator and Steam Chief Engineer.
Current Position: Production Coordinator and Chief Steam Engineer
-Production Coordinator: manages the Shift Supervisors on day-to-day operation of the mill
-Chief Steam Engineer: maintain and operate all pressure vessels on site including operator training as per provincial law.
Contracting – Trent Raw
Trent Raw is the most knowledgeable tradesman I have ever worked with. Putting aside his astounding knowledge of the workings of the mill, he is trained as a pipe fitter, gas fitter, plumber and a scaffolder to name a few. He really is a jack of all trades.
Education: Plumbing Journeyman Ticket
History with West Fraser: In February 2002 Trent started doing contract work with SLP and has had a contract on site since 2006.
Current Position: TCR Mechanical Owner and Manager
-Supervise and organize piping crews and general labor on a day to day basis
-Focus on piping work, but performs work with concrete and structural steel, among others.
