Christopher Clarke
About
- Canadian born maintenance professional with 20+ years in the international mining industry, specializing in senior management roles with top OEM and mining contractors. - Maintenance and Asset Management professional with global mining experience across both underground & surface operations. - Proven success in lowering operational cost per ton and implementing sustainable asset strategies. - Comprehensive operational and financial understanding from ground-level maintenance to strategic business management, supporting company-wide efficiency and profitability goals. - Certified Heavy Equipment Technician (Canada) and International Certified Maintenance Manager, and have pursued further executive education through Harvard Business School’s Business Management program as well as Cost and Management Accounting via University of Cape Town. - Authoritative but fair leadership style, respected for goal orientation, strong work ethic, and ability to engage with frontline teams and senior leadership alike. - Ability to speak English, working French, and working Russian. - Open to Maintenance roles at any level whether on the shop floor troubleshooting and training or executing budget strategies - Globally mobile, with site experience in multiple countries and residence in both Canada and Thailand for ease of travel
Work Experience
Mechanic / Welder / Underground Miner
Mechanic / Welder / Underground Miner
Various Far North Canadian Sites
Senior Maintenance Planner & Trainer
Maintenance Superintendent
Maintenance Planning Manager
Maintenance Superintendent
Multiple Operations
Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Planning Manager & Consultant
Maintenance Superintendent
Asset Manager - Mining Division
Internationally based sites & remote work
Maintenance Consultant
Various locations internationally
Mechanic / Welder
Education
Grade 12
Completed while working part time due to having accelerated learning
Heavy Equipment Technology (Certified)
Diesel, Hydraulics, 24v Electrical, Welding, A/C Technician, Basic HV operators licencing
Certified Maintenance Manager
Specialization in Leadership and Management
Multiple certificates leading to specialization
Cost and Management Accounting
Online program