2004
Transportation and Works

Nolan Young is a heavy equipment technician with the Department of Transportation and Works in Deer Lake.

A few years ago, the department purchased computerized spreader control systems for snow-clearing trucks. The systems enabled operators to regulate the flow of salt and sand to the road surface while simultaneously creating a computerized record of material usage.

Nolan was one of the technicians responsible for the installation of these computerized spreader control systems. During this time, he developed a keen interest in the systems and excelled in their installation.

Later the department decided to offer an in-house training package for the western region related to the computerized spreader control systems they had purchased. The obvious person to turn to was Nolan who immediately agreed to design and deliver the training.

Nolan took ownership of the project and showed great creativity in developing a six-hour training seminar on the theory and application of spreader control systems.

The training was so successful it was offered across the province. All feedback from the participants was positive. The fact that Nolan was teaching his peers made everyone much more comfortable. He showed a high degree of expertise and listened intently to others experiences and questions.

Nolan showed interest and initiative far beyond his own job requirements by conducting these training seminars throughout the province and was instrumental in making the computerized spreader control systems a success.