BLAIR KIPPEN
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Highly communicative leader with team-orientated mentality and a commitment to safety and a proven track record with accountability, willing to step up and take on any challenge. Mentoring craft in a positive environment. Working closely with the client to ascertain the highest quality of performance in achieving to succeed in giving a quality service. Proficient Safety Advisor experienced in managing safety meetings, monitoring practices and training workers. Skilled at identifying hazards, reviewing behaviors and checking materials and equipment. Looking for a permanent role with the potential for career growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Team Lead
Brock
Conklin , AB
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Created a safe working environment by implementing best practices in health and safety management.
- Participated with the client and EE's risk assessment plans for high-risk areas within the organization.
- Ensured appropriate safety equipment was available at all times and used correctly by employees.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the Safety Team Lead role including incident reports, investigations, training programs.
- Provided technical advice on issues relating to occupational health and safety legislation.
Project Planner
Brock
Lloydminster AB , Alberta
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Conduct field observations with Supervisors for quality dimensions for trades.
- Create work packages for scaffold and insulation erect, dismantle, Mod as well removal and install of insulation. Experienced with work sheets ,tag log, and SAP.
- Send out daily force reports, personnel track log and Cenovus daily reports.
Inspector QA/QC/ General Foreman
Fluor
Kitimat, BC
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Review and inspect engineered scaffold in accordance with the specific drawings as per Ameco ENG with Peri system.
- Conduct field inspections and update tags. Conduct inspections in compliance with company policy.
- Initiate red tag policy with scaffolds not in compliance with company policies and relay deficiencies with management.
- Gather and track all scaffolds inspected, updated daily and submitted into tracking log.
- Communicate with supervisors any required or possible recommendations to scaffolds for other trades.
- Conduct inspections with field foreman after erection of scaffolds to ensure quality performance and sign off.
Safety Advisor
SKYHIGH
Edmonton, Alberta
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Identified, documented and recommended corrective procedures for safety concerns.
- Conducted field inspections of site, procedures and protective PPE to assess compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored and intervene on safety behaviors and policies at worksites.
Safety Advisor/Auditor in Charge
Integral Containment Systems INC.
Edmonton, AB
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Review company manual and help establish and improve manual as a yearly review.
- Complete internal COR audit for the company yearly internal audit.
- Monitor all sites and coach, mentor and suggest improvement in the day to day activities for safe work practices. Complete audits and chair safety meetings with employees.
- Identified, document and recommend corrective procedures for safety concerns.
- Conducted field inspections of sites, procedures and protective gear to assess compliance with safety.
Field Safety Technician
Worley
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Field Safety Tech for Shell Scotfford, TA. Continuous field presence, observe, Intervene and audit multi trade company attend tool box talks every morning and answer questions and give feed back assist with the investigation of incidents and near misses as well as review all field documents including FLRA, checklists, JSA, inspections reports permits and confined space and other related tasks. Daily Field walk down with the client safety team.
- Interventions with crafts as required while conducting field walks with client and general company presence.
- Conducted team site observation with clients and management team. Relationship building, coaching and mentoring.
- Conducted field inspections of sites, procedures and protective gear to assess compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations in most efficient, effective ways possible.
- Identified, documented and recommended corrective procedures for safety concerns.
- Monitored and enforced safety behaviors and policies at worksites.
- Evaluated written FLHAs and job permits to check compliance.
- Conducted/Participated in joint toolbox talk on educational briefings focused on occupational mishap trends and prevention.
Journeyman Scaffolder
Skyway Canada Limited
Fort Sas, AB
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Safely Erect, Modify and dismantle scaffold as required by supervisor.
Field Supervisor
Brand Energy
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Oct2020 - 11.2021
- Safely and accurately lead scaffold workers to erect, modify and dismantle scaffolds. Organize and direct scaffold crews at all elevations to complete necessary work required and effectively communicate with client to achieve best building practices.
- Provide support as fill in General Foreman.
- Support Management team in planned work based on the build sheets and individual project specifications.
Scaffold Foreman
Brand Energy Solutions
Fort Sask, AB
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding, removed and disassembled scaffolding projects. Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in all weather conditions.
- Provided support to leadership team as need arises as s fill in General Foreman. Planned work based on build sheets and individual project specifications.
Scaffold Foreman
Fluor
Fort McMurray, AB
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.
- Oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
- Determined the project schedule which included the sequence of all construction activities.
- Prepared regular interval progress reports.
- Reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction managers.
Carpenter General Foreman
JACOBS
Fort Sask, AB
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
- Accurately estimated tim and materials costs for all projects.
- Requisitioned new supplies and equipment.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.
Safety Advisor
Steeplejack Services
Edmont, AB
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule.
- Provided safety coaching to all construction personnel which complied with safety protocols for the job site.
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that workers were progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions.
- Trained and promoted continued education for all onsite crew members. Conducted investigations post incidents and followed up with corrective actions with the client and management.
Scaffold General Foreman
Steeplejack Services
Edmonton, AB
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Completed tear-down of existing scaffolds and prepared for new construction.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines. Monitored inventory and reported itens to be restocked for each job.
- Provided accurate estimates for all new constructions.
Superintendent
Cornerstone Industrial Ltd
Edmonton, AB
04.2011 - 03.2013
- Performed regular jobsite observations to provide direction for all personnel.
- Worked with construction administration consultants to plan filed observations on schedule.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical "Knowledge Base" of all assigned projects.
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.
- Oversaw the intire building turnover process
Education
Safety Advisor
ACSA
Edmonton, AB06.2014
Skills
- Safety practice observance
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Team Relationship
- Hazard Identification
- Safety Audits
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Emergency Situations
- Permit Management
- Incident Investigation
- COR Audit
References
- John Maychos BC Hydro, john.maychos@bchydro.com (C)780-914-2243
- James Jensen hr@precisecrossing.com (C)780-940-8984
Timeline
Safety Team Lead
Brock
07.2024 - 09.2024
Project Planner
Brock
04.2024 - 07.2024
Inspector QA/QC/ General Foreman
Fluor
01.2023 - 03.2024
Safety Advisor
SKYHIGH
10.2022 - 12.2022
Safety Advisor/Auditor in Charge
Integral Containment Systems INC.
05.2022 - 10.2022
Field Safety Technician
Worley
02.2022 - 05.2022
Journeyman Scaffolder
Skyway Canada Limited
11.2021 - 02.2022
Scaffold Foreman
Brand Energy Solutions
03.2019 - 10.2020
Scaffold Foreman
Fluor
08.2017 - 12.2017
Carpenter General Foreman
JACOBS
04.2016 - 11.2016
Safety Advisor
Steeplejack Services
08.2014 - 11.2015
Scaffold General Foreman
Steeplejack Services
03.2013 - 07.2014
Superintendent
Cornerstone Industrial Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2013
Field Supervisor
Brand Energy
Oct2020 - 11.2021
Safety Advisor
ACSA
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