Brad Bell
Rocky Mountain House,AB
Summary
I am an highly motivated, hardworking, and eager professional. I possess a keen sense for problem solving and quick decision making. I remain calm and focused while probing for solutions as situations grow complex and demanding. I am always eager to get involved with new challenges and thrive on conquering them. Committed to fostering teamwork and environmental awareness. Proficient in my natural ability to communicate effectively with all personality types
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Foreman
Backwoods Energy Services
Edmonton, AB
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and construction standards.
- Organized daily tailgate meetings, oversaw permit approvals, and verified all workers were aligned with daily targets.
- Managed and led crews to perform safe excavation of Trans Mountain Line 2 integrity dig
- Led crews for proper installation of creek crossings and access to remedial clean up area of TM Line 2
Construction Supervisor
Challand Pipeline LTD
Rocky Mountain House, AB
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards throughout each project phase.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and schedules.
- Increased client satisfaction with clear communication, timely updates, and quick resolution of issues.
- Prepared and hosted daily safety meetings, attended pre-job and progress meetings
- Managed crews, equipment, and materials in safe execution of integrity digs and cut out programs
- Built ROW’s in accordance with current environmental standards
- Installed pipelines as per client specifications and in compliance with all regulatory SWP’s/SOP’s
- Planned and completed HDD operations of various complexities
- Worked in diverse terrains such as hills/steep slopes, wetlands, and national parks
- Performed Quality Control measures such as welding parameters, coating quality/peel tests, documentation.
- Mitigated risks by conducting thorough site assessments and implementing appropriate safety measures.
Construction Foreman
Challand Pipeline LTD
Rocky Mountain House, AB
11.2010 - 09.2022
- Managed and led safe stringing, welding, and tie-in crew operations
- Supervised mainline ditch, lowering in mainline pipe, and backfilling ditch operations
- Managed R.O.W. construction crews and equipment, including construction of pipeline access, bridges, ramps, approaches, etc.
- Conducted sandblasting and coating procedures including the installation of field applied coatings ranging from shrink sleeve and epoxy coatings
- Supported HDD rigs in various complexity crossings such as environmentally sensitive areas, water bodies, highway crossings, and line crossings.
- Directly supervised in safe excavations of open cut line crossings, integrity digs, and exposing utilities with hydro-vacs
- Perform high pressure hydro-static testing and conducted safe pigging operations
Shop Laborer
Challand Pipeline LTD
Rocky Mountain House, AB
10.2008 - 11.2010
- Streamlined production processes by assisting heavy duty mechanics routinely performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the workplace by regularly attending training sessions and adhering to established guidelines for personal protective equipment usage during tasks.
- Assisted in the timely completion of projects by efficiently managing inventory and restocking supplies as needed.
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures to support cleanliness and maintain organized shop
- Helped managers with daily checklists and last-minute requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Central High School
Rocky Mountain House, ABSkills
- Leadership and direction
- Scheduling and planning
- Safety and compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dedicated work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Quality control
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Crew leadership
- Environmental awareness
Certification
First Aid & CPR Level C
Ground Disturbance Level 2
H2S Alive
WHIMIS 2015
T.D.G.
C.S.T.S. 2020
P.C.S.T.
C.S.O.
Seal for Life(Application and Inspection certified for wrap around shrink sleeves)
Additional Information
References:
Shane Crouch
Challand Pipeline Ltd.
General Manager
403-844-6850
Dwight Morley
Tehk Group Inc.
Pipeline Supervisor
403-844-1113
Andy Simonds
Backwoods Energy Services
Construction Superintendent
403-819-2507
Timeline
Construction Foreman
Backwoods Energy Services
07.2025 - 09.2025
Construction Supervisor
Challand Pipeline LTD
09.2022 - 07.2025
Construction Foreman
Challand Pipeline LTD
11.2010 - 09.2022
Shop Laborer
Challand Pipeline LTD
10.2008 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
West Central High School