Blake Horsfall
Dufresne,MB
Summary
Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Union hall 488 welders/pipe fitters
Edmonton, Alberta
11.2020 - Current
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Welder/boilermaker
Edmonton exchanger
Lloydminster, Alberta
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
Operator Lead Hand
Oj pipeline
Houston, British Columbia
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures.
Welder
Michels pipeline Canada
Burns Lake, British Columbia
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Welder
Washchuck pipeline
Edson, Alberta
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Education
Alberta Red Seal Welder - Welding
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB02-2024
High School Diploma -
Collège Lorette Collegiate
Lorette, MB06-2020
Skills
- Structural welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Fabrication
- Sub-arc Welding
- Torch cutting
- Equipment Operation
- Stick Welding
- Scaffolding Safety
- Pipe welding
- AWS certified
- Orbital Welding
Timeline
Welder/boilermaker
Edmonton exchanger
04.2024 - 07.2024
Operator Lead Hand
Oj pipeline
07.2023 - 09.2023
Welder
Michels pipeline Canada
07.2022 - 03.2023
Welder
Washchuck pipeline
09.2021 - 05.2022
Welder
Union hall 488 welders/pipe fitters
11.2020 - Current
Alberta Red Seal Welder - Welding
Red Deer Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Collège Lorette Collegiate