Kevin is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Fuels Specialist, and Certified Fire Investigation Instructor. He has 15 years of experience in the fuels industry and over 20 years in the skilled trades as an Industrial Electrician. As such, Kevin has in-depth knowledge of technical codes and regulations. His investigative experience includes industrial, commercial, residential and vehicle fires and explosions, incendiary fires suspected to have a fuel involvement, natural gas pipeline fires and gaseous explosions. Kevin has given evidence in Provincial Court.
Fuels Specialist and Fire Investigator, Origin and Cause
Ancaster, ON
December 2022 – Present
- Investigate all structural fires and explosions
- Prepare technical reports outlining origin and cause
- Provide technical expertise for hydrocarbon related fires and explosions
Regional Supervisor, Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Southwestern Ontario
2021 to December 2022
- Responsible for individual team member performance reviews, establishing goals, allocation of resources, training, coaching, and mentoring
- Addressing health and safety protocols and ensuring all necessary protective equipment are utilized and maintained
- Member of the interview team for new hires, promotions, and internal transfers
- Responsible for deliverables on assigned key performance indicators (KPI’s)
- Manage system enhancement opportunities to improve operations
- Strong project management skills
- On-call supervisor for Province of Ontario through the Spills Action Center
Inspector, Technical Standards and Safety Authority
2013 to 2021
- Enhance public safety and ensure compliance to the TSSA Act and supporting regulations, codes and standards
- Manage the delivery of program inspection services for fuel oil, natural gas, propane and petroleum sectors
- Conduct inspections; investigate incidents, accidents, and customer complaints; and promote safe practices through education and training activities
- Conduct field approval inspections of unapproved equipment
- Perform pipeline damage inspections
- Perform fire and explosion investigations
- Conduct fuel contractor audits
- Respond to carbon monoxide exposure incidents
- Assist and advise all Regulatory Agencies when called upon
- Record and maintain records of incidents and investigations to ensure validity
- Project Management; execute critical thinking, planning and risk management
- Responsible for the orientation and training of new and existing employees.
Gas Technician G1, Arc Boiler Repair Ltd.
2008 to 2013
- Responsible for the installation of natural and propane gas lines forresidential, commercial, and industrial applications
- Experience in installation and repair of natural gas/propane fueled combustionunits including boilers and material drying equipment
- Experience in high-pressure steam applications and safety procedures
- Responsible to repair natural gas/propane fired appliances and related waterand steam pipe systems
- Perform preventative maintenance of commercial and industrial processovens and steam systems
- Field Approval of unapproved equipment
Industrial Electrician, Chromeshield Co.
1999 to 2008
- Comprehensive experience in the repair and maintenance of motors, controlpanels, and major mechanical and electrical systems, including timers, circuitbreakers, feeders, coils, and relays
- Experience in commercial and residential electrical wiring, repair, andmaintenance, as well as mechanical system troubleshooting
- Effectively trained in system repairs, operations, and procedures; use of multi-meters and oscilloscopes
- Specialized in electronic testing and combustion equipment. Testingequipment including multi-meter (voltage, resistance, capacitance, amperage)Combustible Gas Detector (Carbon Monoxide, Oxygen Content, Temperature,Efficiency)
- Experience in electrical power plant generating stations (co-generation plants)
- Responsible for the repair and maintenance of AC/ DC, single-phase motors, 3-phase motors and dynamic braking systems
- Perform industrial wiring and mechanical repair of automated polishingequipment
- Perform routine preventative maintenance of automated hoist systems andlarge capacity rectification
- Use troubleshooting skills for a broad range of electrical operations andequipment
- Responsible for the continuous upgrade of electrical systems to comply withthe Canadian Electrical Code
Volunteer Army Reservist (Infantry)/Infantry Section Commander/ Platoon Warrant Officer, Department of National Defence
1994 to 2011
- Responsible for the training of soldiers, ensuring the necessary safetyprotocols were followed
- Responsible for supervision of large numbers of soldiers and equipment underdifficult and extended training exercises
- Responsible for Regimental communication equipment and enforcement ofstandard operating procedures
Operational Experience
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Former Yugoslavia (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Operation Palladium (Rotation 2): 1997-1998
- Deployed with the 1st Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR), Bravo Company, 5 Platoon
- Infantry Section Radio Operator
- Conducted mounted and dismounted patrols
- Responsible for enforcement of the Dayton Peace Accord
- Responsible for intelligence gathering and locating personnel under investigation for war crimes
- Delivered aid to locations devastated by conflict
Training & Qualifications
- Qualification Level QL2/3 – Infantry
- Army Tactical Communication Systems
- Army Junior Leadership Course (JLC)
- Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Course (JNCO)
- Basic Demolitions
