Marc Blanchette
About Marc Blanchette
Marc Blanchette is a maintenance supervisor with extensive experience in the mining and construction sectors. He has held various maintenance roles at companies such as Kiewit and Glencore, and has a background in electromechanics and heavy machinery.
Work at Glencore
Marc Blanchette has been employed at Glencore since 2018, serving as Superviseur Maintenance at the Mine Raglan. In this role, he oversees maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency. His tenure at Glencore has extended for six years, contributing to the company's commitment to safety and productivity in mining operations.
Previous Experience at Kiewit
Prior to his current position, Marc Blanchette worked at Kiewit for a total of ten years. He held the role of Contremaître maintenance from 2007 to 2011 for four years, followed by Surintendant maintenance from 2011 to 2017 for six years, both positions based in Nunavut, Canada. His responsibilities included managing maintenance teams and ensuring the effective operation of machinery in challenging environments.
Early Career at Neilson Inc.
Marc began his career at Neilson Inc., where he worked as Mécanicien de maintenance for eleven months in 2004 to 2005 on the Projet Excavation ligne de Métro Laval. He later returned to Neilson Inc. as Contremaître maintenance from 2005 to 2007, working for two years on the Projet Hydro électrique Eastmain 1A. These roles provided him with foundational experience in maintenance management.
Education and Expertise
Marc Blanchette studied at Centre de formation professionnelle Rimouski, where he completed a one-year program in électromécanique, earning an Attestation de Formation Professionnelle from 1994 to 1995. He also attended Pavillon de l'Avenir Rivière Du Loup, where he studied Machinerie Lourde and obtained a Diplome d'étude professionnel over a two-year period from 1992 to 1994. His education has equipped him with technical skills applicable in maintenance and machinery operations.
Experience at LDG
Before his tenure at Kiewit, Marc worked at LDG as Mécanicien de maintenance from 2000 to 2004 for four years. During this time, he was involved in the Projet Diavik Mine, where he contributed to the maintenance of heavy machinery and equipment, further enhancing his expertise in the field.