Steven Beckley
2709 Grandview Heights Rd
Merritt, BC V1K1R1
Cell: (250) 315-5071
Email: stevenbeckley@hotmail.com
Objective
Challenging and rewarding position in a growth-oriented organization that offers diverse job responsibilities in a position that will fully utilize both my technical and mechanical abilities.
Employment History
Assistant Plant Engineer
Veolia
Dec 2020 – Nov 11 2021
Support all operational, maintenance, laboratory analysis, cleaning functions of the plant. Operator dozer, front end loader, forklift, skid steer. Conduct plant rounds and equipment inspections.
Taxidermist / Owner
Wilderness Taxidermy Studio, Mackenzie & Merritt BC
1997 – 2020
Owner of taxidermy studio – responsibilities included mounting game heads, birds, and full mounts of North American mammals.
Owner/ Partner
BC Search Engine Marketing
June 2009 – September 2018
Dealing with clients and negotiating deals.
Taking care of the incoming and outgoing payments of the business operation.
Planerman
Tolko, Merritt BC
Dec 2013 – Dec 2016
Shift Planerman responsible for all maintenance equipment and quality of lumber. Worked on Stetson Ross planers.
Planerman/ Laborer/Operator
Mackenzie Canfor, Mackenzie BC
August 1985 to June 12th, 2008
Shift Planerman from Nov 2005 to June 2008 responsible for all maintenance equipment and quality of lumber. Worked on Stetson Ross planers.
Chargehand, Car loader, Forklift Operator, Bucket Operator, Chip and Hog Truck Operator, Plus worked group 2, 3 and 4 responsibly included Edger, Stacker, Bander, Tilt Hoist, Planer Feeder, Backup Setup Man.
Education
College of Caledonia – GED (1999)
BCOU – Industrial Math (2002)
College of the Rockies, Cranbrook BC – Planer Maintenance Technician School 2006 (level 2 apprentice)
College of the Rockies, Cranbrook BC – Planer Maintenance Technician School 2007 (level 2 completed)
Gratton School of Technology – Taxidermy Technician (1997)
Artistic Taxidermy – Advanced Taxidermy School with Brian Dobson World Champion (1999 & 2000)
Other Skills
Teamwork – work well with others to get the job done safely and efficiently.
Computer Knowledge – Basic
Creative eye – From building scenery for animal mounts, remodelling a house to building a backyard shed.
Carpentry – roofing, installing tiles, installing cabinets, building houses, laying flooring.
Personal References
Amir Arvin – Former Boss at Merritt Tolko and currently Planer Superintendent at Tolko Lavington Division, known for over 7 years
778-708-2812
Guido Dalessandro – Sawmill Supervisor, known for over 7 years
250-315-7889
To contact this candidate email stevenbeckley@hotmail.com
