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2024’s Top 10 Under 40: Michael Brophy, Mammoet Canada Western
November 22, 2024 By Jack Burton
Michael Brophy, director of operations for Mammoet Canada Western. (Photo credit: Mammoet Canada Western) Director of operations, Mammoet Canada Western
Edmonton, Alta.
Since joining Mammoet Canada Western 18 years ago as a crane apprentice, Michael Brophy’s journey has provided him with a winning education in all things heavy lifting – though for his peers, it’s his trademark enthusiasm that puts him on the honour roll.
“Mike’s willingness to learn and his ability to harness his experience has allowed him to excel well beyond his years, and his ambitious mindset and electric personality have quickly allowed him to progress into various levels of leadership,” said Curtis Barnett, Mammoet Canada Western’s senior operations director.
This enthusiasm has stuck with Brophy as his career has evolved through the roles of core super lift crawler crane operator, crawler crane supervisor, site superintendent and eventually a project superintendent for Mammoet’s heavy lift and hauling contract with the North West Refinery.
Brophy transitioned from the field to the office in 2017, taking on the role of operations manager and then branch manager before being named director of operations in 2022, where his enthusiasm and deep industry knowledge currently provide the foundations of his leadership.
“Mike’s ability to influence and inspire others, coupled with his drive and leadership skills truly sets him apart: he’s not only personable and confident, but also possesses a vast network across the industry,” said his colleague Tanya Gairdner. “Mike’s problem-solving skills and logical approach are matched by his ambitious nature and resilience. He consistently delivers results, always with a strong focus on safety.”
Brophy’s journey remains a clear example of the wide range of opportunities across the sector, and it’s these opportunities that keep his heart tied closely to Canada’s heavy lifting industry.
“There is no cookie-cutter start to finish with this career: the real beauty of all these different avenues is that if you have the right attitude and are willing to put in the work, the experience gained in one role can lead you right into another,” he said.
Click here to check out the profiles for all of 2024’s Top 10 Under 40 winners.
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