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June 2, 2009
ek
pass commissioned to produce mining shovel operator trainging
program for major oilsands company
Ft McMurray, Alberta, Canada
ek pass, a global training and consulting
firm, is pleased to announce that it has been selected to build an operator
training program for Shovel operators for a major oil producer in Ft.
McMurray, Alberta, Canada. The program will cover operators from all aspects
of experience, from new operator to the very experienced and is designed
to enable the client to educate it's operators using a mix of media types,
classroom, and hands on mentoring approaches.
The project is not limited to one shovel vendor but rather spans multiple
makes & models in the categories of Electric, Diesel, wire rope and
hydraulic shovels including P&H, Terex/O&K and Bucyrus International.
In addition to the shovel programs, ek pass is also creating a Shovel
Oiler program for the same client. Shovel Oilers are those who are responsible
for the care and maintenance of the shovel during its operation, and often
work into the position of Shovel Operator over time.
Many contractors, both civilian and military, turn to ek pass for their
equipment operator training needs. With offices in the United States and
Canada, ek pass is an international training firm that specializes in
training operators on a variety of mobile equipment. In addition to a
myriad of civilian clients, the company has provided the US Navy, the
United States Marine Corps and other branches of the military with professional
instructor-led training. These seasoned certified instructors have provided
services at over 170 locations world-wide.
Through a combination of classroom and on-site, hands-on instruction,
ek pass prepares its students for work in a variety of industries that
involve the operation of mobile equipment, from Mining and Military to
Construction, Pipeline, Agriculture and Forestry. Training is customized
to meet the specific needs of its clients. Through specialized training
and calculating projected return on investment, clients have reported
a reduction in operating costs in excess of millions of dollars each year
through improved safety, productivity and lowered maintenance costs.
To date ek pass has provided training on equipment from over 100 manufacturers.
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