Graham Shanks will begin his new role as FMS operations manager at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus on June 27.
A message from Ralph Scholz, director, Facilities Management Services:
I am pleased to announce that Graham Shanks, former Niagara College manager, Health and Safety, has accepted the position of FMS operations manager, Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus.
In addition to having extensive experience in health, safety and environment at Siemens Canada, as well as Baycoat in Hamilton, Graham has also served for 25 years in the position of maintenance electrician/gas fitter/mechanic and, later, manager of maintenance for Baycoat, overseeing electrical, mechanical, HVAC, waste water, air quality, and hazardous waste.
In the role of manager, while directing a maintenance staff of 24 employees and 18 skilled tradesmen, Graham was responsible for all aspects of facilities and grounds maintenance, as well as management of $180 million in asset. He gained experience in contractor management for both maintenance and new construction, developed preventative maintenance programs, managed budgets, and developed tenders.
Graham holds an electrical diploma/apprenticeship from the Guildford Technical College (U.K.), diplomas from Mohawk college in Electrical Maintenance Construction, and Gas Technician / Gas Tester Trainer, as well as a certificate in Supervisory Management from McMaster University.
Graham will begin his duties at the NOTL campus on June 27.
Please join me in congratulating Graham on his new position.
