Dave Sleeva

Dave Sleeva has a solid work experience spanning over four decades. Dave started their career as an Instrumentation Technologist at Amok - Cluff Mining in 1980 and then moved on to work at WestTech Ltd as a Business Owner from 1981 to 1985. Dave then joined Eldorado as an Instrumentation Technologist from 1985 to 1988.

Dave's career took a significant turn when they joined the University of Saskatchewan in 1988 as a Controls Designer. At the university, they designed controls for the campus energy management system and took sole responsibility for designing controls for a 500,000 lb/hour steam plant. Dave also collaborated with campus user groups to determine needs and solutions for various facilities. Dave worked in this role until 2005.

In 2005, Dave joined GE Energy as a Field Service Specialist, where they were responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of large drives and control systems. Dave provided customer support for GE's product lines and specialized in mine hoist controls and drives. Dave stayed with GE Energy until 2016.

After their time at GE Energy, Dave ventured into self-employment, focusing on field service of drives and controls. Dave'sspecialization in mine hoist automation was highlighted during this period, which lasted from 2019 to 2021.

Most recently, Dave joined Delco Automation Inc. in 2021 as a Project Technologist, although specific details about their role are not provided.

Overall, Dave Sleeva's work experience showcases their expertise in various aspects of controls, instrumentation, and field service, particularly in the context of mine hoist automation.

Dave Sleeva has a diverse education history. In 1980, they attended SIAST and completed a program in Industrial Instrumentation Technology. This program focused on industrial instrumentation technology. After a gap of several years, from 2005 to 2006, Dave enrolled in GE Power Systems University. During this period, they obtained a certification in Drives and Controls, with a specific focus on drives and controls within power systems.