Alan Mc Phail,Rse.
About Alan Mc Phail,Rse.
Alan McPhail is a skilled millwright with extensive experience in the lumber industry, currently employed at Tolko Industries in Kelowna, British Columbia. He has a background in marine mechanics and has worked for several companies, including Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd., FT Services, West Fraser, and Aspen Planers Ltd.
Work at Tolko Industries
Alan McPhail has been employed at Tolko Industries since 2013, serving as a millwright for 11 years in Kelowna, British Columbia. In his current role, he is responsible for various maintenance tasks, including handling DDM and LCNS maintenance duties. He also provides relief charge hand duties and is responsible for the alignment of machines at Tolko Industries Armstrong Plywood. His extensive experience in the field contributes to the efficiency and reliability of the operations at Tolko.
Previous Employment as Millwright
Before joining Tolko Industries, Alan McPhail worked at several companies as a millwright. He was employed at Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. from 2010 to 2012 for two years in Westbank, British Columbia. Following that, he worked at FT Services for one year in Fort McMurray, Alberta, from 2012 to 2013. Prior to these roles, he spent 14 years at West Fraser from 1994 to 2008 and two years at Aspen Planers Ltd. from 2008 to 2010 in Merritt, British Columbia.
Education and Expertise
Alan McPhail studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he achieved qualifications in Marine Mechanics and Millwright. He completed an Inboard/Outboard Mechanic Apprentice program from 1992 to 1993. His expertise includes rebuilding cylinders and gearboxes, which is a key aspect of his maintenance duties. His educational background and hands-on experience have equipped him with the skills necessary for his role in industrial maintenance.
Background and Early Education
Alan McPhail completed his Grade 12 education at Centennial High School from 1985 to 1987. This foundational education set the stage for his technical training and career in the industrial sector. His early experiences and education have contributed to his long-standing career as a millwright in various companies across British Columbia and Alberta.