Beresford Price
About Beresford Price
Beresford Price is a Power Engineer with over 44 years of experience at J.D. Irving Ltd in Doaktown, New Brunswick. He has served as Co-chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee for nearly a decade and has a background in environmental compliance and training apprentices.
Work at J.D. Irving
Beresford Price has been employed at J.D. Irving Ltd as a Power Engineer since 1980. He has accumulated 44 years of experience in this role, primarily based in Doaktown, New Brunswick. His responsibilities include managing the operation and maintenance of the Steam Plant, five dry kilns, and site heating systems. Price ensures that these systems operate efficiently and safely, contributing to the overall productivity of the facility.
Joint Health and Safety Committee Involvement
Beresford Price has been actively involved with the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) for over 20 years. For the past 7 to 8 years, he has served as Co-chair for both the Supervisor and Employee parts of the committee. His role in the JHSC emphasizes his commitment to workplace safety and health standards.
Education and Expertise
Beresford Price studied at the Atlantic School of Theology from 2012 to 2014, where he focused on Divinity/Ministry and earned a Certificate in Theological Studies. He also attended New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) in 1997, achieving a 3rd CLASS Power Engineer certification after 11 months of study. Additionally, he has been studying at ELF Training since 2019, further enhancing his professional skills.
Environmental Compliance Role
In his capacity at J.D. Irving Ltd, Beresford Price served as the Environmental Officer for the site. He was responsible for overseeing environmental compliance and initiatives, ensuring that the operations adhered to relevant environmental regulations and standards.
Training and Development Contributions
Beresford Price is responsible for training apprentices on an as-needed basis, contributing to workforce development and skill enhancement within the organization. He works closely with contractors to ensure that all on-site work is performed safely and within the scheduled timeframe.