Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking a job in the Canadian Oil Sands as a welder helper or laborer where I can demonstrate my current skills and build new ones.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Apprentice/Laborer
Graham Construction & Engineering
02.2024 - 06.2024
Expanded knowledge of different welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, through hands-on experience and training sessions.
Enhanced problem-solving abilities by troubleshooting equipment issues and seeking assistance from experienced welders when necessary to ensure optimal performance in all tasks.
Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
Safety - Hatch and Firewatch
Industrial Scaffolding LP
03.2022 - 03.2023
Assisted in minimizing security risks by monitoring surveillance systems and reporting suspicious activities promptly.
Participated in cross-functional teams to help integrate safety considerations into operational planning processes.
Managed recordkeeping related to safety incidents, trainings attended, inspection results, and other relevant documentation ensuring easy access when needed.
Had fire extinguishing equipment available for immediate use
Was aware of potential hazards i.e. smoke detection, sparks and debris
Continuously monitored gas levels
Welder Helper
Bead It Nerd Welding
07.2021 - 02.2022
Working in a fast paced environment
Setting up for welders and wrapping up when completed
Ability to use all hand tools etc.
Grinders / propane torches/ measuring tapes
Handing electrodes to the welder immediately
Working in all environmental conditions.
Landscaper
Rejuvenation Landscaping
05.2019 - 06.2021
Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws to improve visibility and shape
Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care
Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards
Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health
Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers
Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
Painter/Drywall Finisher
Top to Bottom Renovations
07.2020 - 04.2021
Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors
Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces
Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details
Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project
Finished and trimmed drywall with professional-level quality
Scribed cutting lines on drywall and breaks board along cut lines
Prepared surfaces for coating applications
Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound
Prepared work area, tools and equipment for job site
Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes and nail heads using trowels, broadknives or spatulas
Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to fill in holes and rectify errors
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
Private Pilot's License (In Progress) -
Pacific Rim Aviation
Pitt Meadows, BC
High School Diploma -
Burnaby North Secondary
Burnaby, BC
06.2008
Skills
Stick Welding
Structural welding
Pipe welding
Joint Preparation
Safety Procedures
Fire prevention
Grinding experience
Power Tools Operation
References
Gordon Travis, Quality Control Lead, CNRL Horizon, 778-980-0864
Ariel Bermack, Quality Control Lead, CNRL Horizon, 250-808-2238
Tony Shalagan, Rig Welder, Bead It Nerd Welding, 250-863-2284
Development/Construction Project Coordinator at Gracorp / Graham Construction & EngineeringDevelopment/Construction Project Coordinator at Gracorp / Graham Construction & Engineering