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Aaron Rodtka

Rocky Mountain House,AB

Summary

With a robust background at TAQA North, I excel in operating gas/oil wells and maintaining safety standards, demonstrating strong hazard awareness and operational proficiency. My experience spans from field operations to military discipline, underscoring my adaptability and commitment to excellence. Skilled in gas compression and promoting a safety-first mindset, I bring valuable expertise and a proactive approach to any team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Operator

TAQA North
11.2022 - Current
  • Proficiency in Computers/tech and programs such as Clearscada, Zedi,Prodview,Avocet.
  • Optimization of Gas/Oil wells (pigging, Site inspections, Plunger inspections Orifice plate inspections ect.)
  • Operating/maintaining Glycol Gas Dehydration Units (Contactor tower)
  • Making sure all well sites fall into AER, Company and OH&S Standards
  • Issuing all sorts of HSSE Forms ie Permits,Hotwork,LOTO ect.
  • Operation of 3 phase separators vertical and Horizontal.
  • Troubleshooting pneumatic and electric Valves and Instrumentation.
  • Dealing with Highpressure Hydrates From well tubing to pipeline.
  • Operating A wide variety of Pumps from Bruian 5100 methanol Pumps, Centrifugal, Diaphragm, and screw Pumps.
  • Operating and Maintenaing Generators to Run small gas plants to operating small Generators for small power tools.

Hydro Tester/ Side Boom Operator.

Local 92 Labourers/Operating Engineers Local 955
07.2019 - 10.2022
  • Conducting pigging on various sizes of pipe from 3" to 48".
  • Hydro tested with pressure up to 17,000KPA.
  • Setup of EMS pressure and Temperature Recorders.
  • Setup and take down of water pumps/squeeze pumps.
  • Operating multiple compressor trailers.
  • Pulling out bore casing.
  • Setup of sidebooms.
  • Performed Lowering in with multiple peaces of equipment.
  • Helped do Mainline Repairs/Cut outs.
  • Tie ins.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • stringing of Pipe,cones and skids

Infantry Soldier

Canada Armed Forces
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Achieved Athlete of my platoon in my Basic Military Qualification Course.
  • C7 certified as well as Certified in Close Quarter Combat.
  • Conducted very physically and mentally challenging tasked and overcame all obstacles.
  • Reviewed and implemented contingency plans and procedures for the battle field.
  • learned to supporting fire to suppress enemy fire and allow troops to maneuver within action area.
  • Trained extensively on fitness, readiness and awareness.
  • Released from the CAF voluntarily.

Skills

  • Very Self driven and motivated
  • A Strong attention to detail, Great Communication Skills with the ability to work Long hours in a mentally and Physical work environment
  • Performing safety responsibilities such as hazard assessments, Tailgate meetings, SafeWork Permits and promoting Safe work by leading by example
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving abstract
  • Played Sports my entire life including Baseball,Hockey,Volleyball,Golf and basketball
  • Very good team player whether its in Sports, work or Military

Tickets

  • First Aid & CPR/AED.
  • Ground Disturbance supervisor training.
  • H2S Alive.
  • Confined Space entry and monitoring.
  • Pipeline Construction safety training (PCST).
  • Construction safety training system (CSTS-09).
  • WHMIS 2015.
  • Bear Awareness.
  • High school Diploma

References

Ryan Schieve - 403-846-6149 (Shift partner Promoted to Lead TAQA North)

Dave Mclaughlin - 403-322-0178 (Hockey Coach & Civil Construction manger For Pidherneys)

Randy Valstar - 403-846-7598 (Current Taqa Formen)

Travis Smears (403)-846-6658 (Co-Worker)

Tim Reay - (403)846-6223 (Cross shift partner Taqa North)

Timeline

Field Operator

TAQA North
11.2022 - Current

Hydro Tester/ Side Boom Operator.

Local 92 Labourers/Operating Engineers Local 955
07.2019 - 10.2022

Infantry Soldier

Canada Armed Forces
10.2018 - 06.2019
Aaron Rodtka