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MISSION STATEMENT
VTEC Ltd. Elevator Consulting was established to provide a full range of services for building owners, property manager’s, developers, engineers, architects and government agencies. Our goal is to protect your investment by proactively addressing safety, reliability and efficiency concerns. We offer fair and impartial advice and analysis, resulting in cost savings and practical solutions for our clients.
PRESIDENT PROFILE
Fred Farrugia, QEI
EXPERIENCE
Otis Canada: 1988 - 1998
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Installed, maintained and serviced vertical transportation devices throughout the Toronto region.This included electric traction and |
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hydraulic elevators, escalators, physical disabilities lifts, dumbwaiters. |
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Adjuster and trouble-shooter for elevating device mechanical and electrical equipment. |
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Constructed and modernized hydraulic elevators. |
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Experience with older relay based logic as well as modern solid state equipment. |
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Negotiated company contracts with prospective clients. |
Schindler Elevator: 1999 - 2001
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Supervisor / Foreman for modernization project at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Refurbish belt type moving walkways |
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and escalators and new elevator installations. |
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Coordinate job site progress including manpower, materials and project completion. Liaison for Schindler elevator to on-site |
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general contractor and elevator consultant. |
Nova Scotia Department of Labour: 2001 - 2012
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Acting Chief Elevator Inspector / Senior Inspector for the Province of Nova Scotia. |
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Perform technical inspections, safety tests and license all types of elevating devices, amusement devices and passenger ropeways. |
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Conduct compliance audits and administered the Nova Scotia Elevator and Lifts Act as well as the Amusement Device Safety Act.
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Investigation of incidents, accidents and prosecution of alleged violations under each Act.
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Verified all licensed elevating and amusement devices met the minimum prescribed safety standards / codes. |
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Assisted in the content development for the amusement device mechanic course and air supported structure certification program |
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( in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Community College). |
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Appointed special constable under the Nova Scotia Police Act. |
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Obtained security clearance certificate issued through the Safety and Security Office of Public Works and Government Services Canada. |
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Designated as a safety inspector under the Treasury Board of Canada Safety Standards. |
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Attended B44 Elevator/Escalator Safety Code committee meetings.
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Certified Elevator Safety Inspector (QEI) accredited by the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA) |
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Certified Class ‘A’ Elevating Device Mechanic (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island)
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Certified Amusement Device Safety Inspector accredited by the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) |
EDUCATION
Breton Education Centre
University College of Cape Breton
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Bachelor of Arts program
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Canadian Elevator Industry Education Program
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Elevator Mechanics Licence
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Successful completion of a 4 year apprenticeship including practical skills and theoretical training (8000 hrs on the job training).
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Cleveland Institute Of Electronics
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Diploma – Electronics Technology with Digital and Microprocessor Laboratories
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Centennial College
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Electrical Construction and Maintenance Part 1&2
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Other:
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Certificate - Leadership Development for Frontline Managers (Province of Nova Scotia) |
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Certificate - Inspections, Investigations and Prosecutions Foundation Training |
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Certificate – RCMP Law Enforcement Investigators Course Level 1
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Certificates – WHMIS, First Aid, Confined Space, Lock Out & Tag Out Awareness, Fall Arrest Protection, Personal Protection |
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Equipment (PPE), Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety |
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Fred Farrugia, QEI,EDM-A
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35 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE ELEVATOR INDUSTRY – OVER A DECADE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH TWO
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INTERNATIONAL ELEVATOR COMPANIES ( OTIS – SCHINDLER) |
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FORMER ACTING CHIEF ELEVATOR INSPECTOR/ SENIOR INSPECTOR FOR THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA
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AWARDED ELEVATOR MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS THROUGH THE CANADIAN ELEVATOR INDUSTRY EDUCATION
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PROGRAM (CEIEP)
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CLASS ‘A ‘ MEMBER, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ELEVATOR SAFETY AUTHORITES (NAESA) – ACCREDITED BY THE
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS-CERTIFICATION NO. C-3218 |
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OBTAINED CLASS ‘A’ ELEVATING DEVICE MECHANIC CERTIFICATE OF COMPENTENCY - LICENSED TO EVALUATE
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MULTIPLE TYPES OF ELEVATING DEVICES - CERTIFICATE NSID #7358
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QUALIFIED ELEVATOR INSPECTOR (QEI)-CERTIFIED BY NAESA INTERNATIONAL
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FORMER SPECIAL CONSTABLE UNDER THE POLICE ACT SUCCESFULLY COMPLETING INSPECTIONS,
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INVESTIGATIONS & PROSECUTIONS FOUNDATION TRAINING (IIPFT)-ADMINISTER REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
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REGISTERED AND LICENSED AS A CLASS 'A' CONTRACTOR IN THREE PROVINCES (NOVA SCOTIA-
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NEW BRUNSWICK-PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND) |
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EXPERIENCED ELEVATOR CONSULTANT FOR OVER A DECADE. ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH THEIR ELEVATOR PORTFOLIO IN THE ATLANTIC CANADA REGION. |
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NOVA SCOTIA APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY BOARD APPOINTED TO ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR/MECHANIC TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) |
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