Braden M. Bouvier
Chilliwack
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rig manager/locator
InLine Drilling HDD
Grande Prairie, AB
07.2024 - Current
- Managing crew and operations in the field
- Inventory of equipment and consumables
- Maintenance and logs
- Documentation and billing
- Planning and execution of drilling operations
Field Operations Manager/directional drilling consultant
Teleberta communications
Calgary, AB
01.2022 - Current
- Insured worksite met all Telus/LEDCOR/OH&S policies and regulations
- Responsible for hiring a training of new workers
- Designed finder optic networks for MXU projects
- Interpret and follow civil constructions plans
- Estimate lengths of projects, and update daily reports
- Confirmed locations of all gas/power/communications lines underground
- Implemented regular maintenance and daily inspections of all equipment
- Signed off on all permits and safety paper work
- Maintained the highest industry standard
- Consulted on other directional drilling projects throughout western Canada
- Maintained inventory of tools and equipment
- Followed ground disturbance regulations
- Excellent leadership skills
- Competent in operating various machinery such as mini skid steer, full size skid steer, hoe, loader, tele handler etc
Locator/fibre tech & supervisor
Prema Telecommunications
Calgary, AB
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Operated TK Recon locating equipment for small HDD unit for fibre optic lines (TELUS)
- Installed conduit and fibre for FTTX drops
- Maintained and operated Ditch Witch JT10
- Procured materials and supplies for operations
- Pre planned and organized drill jobs as well as correcting deficiencies after completing inspections of previous work
Trenchless tunneling Tech
IPC
Calgary, AB
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assembled in-pipe fluid system with Krebs booster pumps
- Maintained and serviced breathable air filtration system for tunnel maintenance operations
- Managed consumables and assisted with logistics
- Maintained various downhole equipment such as rail and cart system, hydraulic pumps, steering rams, proximity switches, and directional equipment
Roughneck, Motor Man, Assistant Derrick Hand
Jomax Drilling, Fox Drilling, Precision Drilling
08.2013 - 10.2019
- Observed and followed all industry best practices and provincial and federal legislation concerning occupational health & safety and environmental protection
- Met yearly safety goals of zero recorded incidents; designed and mandated man-down and rescue routes
- Worked closely with teammates and on-site contractors, in remote locations and all weather conditions
- Operated heavy equipment including articulated boom lifts, loaders, and rough terrain reach forklifts
- Worked safely from heights of45 m+ during regular operations
- Mixed mud products while adhering to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
- Maintained and serviced CAT3512B diesel generators, hydraulic systems, and1500 kw quattro mud pumps
- Operated well control systems rated at35000 kPa and10000 lb remote and manual choke valves
- Maintained industry leading practices in cleanliness and organization
Groundsman, Loader operator
Arjon Construction
Calgary, AB
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Operated and maintained wheel loader and skid steer
- Performed regular inspection and maintenance of loader and site infrastructure while observing lock-out procedures
- Monitored consumables including fuel, parts, and lubricants
- Exceeded production expectations in daily tonnage; achieved zero incidents in a busy yard with other contractors and equipment
Field Technician
Cartel Energy
Beiseker, AB
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Installed telecom equipment including coaxial and Cat6 cables, portable communication towers, intercom systems, and3G internet
- Designed, assembled and programmed weatherproof long-range wireless systems and intercom phones
- Worked at heights installing Yagi antennas, coaxial cables, and related hardware
- Repaired and maintained light towers, trash pumps, and other rental equipment
- Located cellular signals; calibrated and attenuated corresponding signal boosters
- Coordinated with project managers and drilling engineers while providing excellent customer service and company representation; obtained clearance for high-security areas such as CFB Suffield
- Drove long distance, on-call, through all weather conditions;130000 km in12 months with no incidents
- Maintained company vehicle, including fluid changes and logs
Field Tech
SQC Solutions
Canada
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided technical and logistical support to Shell Canada’s Winter Coring and Exploration Program, based out of Albian Sands
- Performed on-site orientations; developed safety procedures and training policies; maintained company documentation
- Escorted contractors through project roads including active mine sites and ice bridges
- Managed grey water disposal using patented vacuum system; fabricated and assembled pump systems
- Established remote fuel station site in support of survey and construction units
- Tracked radio rentals and returns
Education
Certified Fibre Optic Tech - Fibre Optics
NAIT
Edmonton, AB01.2018
Certified Fibre Optic Specialist - Network Design - Fibre optics
Nine Micron
Calgary, AB01.2018
Certified Fibre Optics Specialist - Splicing - Fibre Optics
Nine Micron
Calgary, AB01.2018
Skills
- Cabling
- Bucket Truck Experience
- Telecommunication
- Troubleshooting
- Climbing
- Construction
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Assembly
- Electrical Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding
- Horizontal drilling
- Equipment Repair
- Low Voltage
- Operations Management
- Fabrication
Certification
- CFOT
- CFOS/S
- CFOS/D
- H2S Alive
- Fall Arrest
- High Angle Rescue
- Confined Space and Rescue
- Standard First Aid
- Aerial Work Platform
- Telehandler Operator
- Genie Operator
- Electronic Safety Training
- PSTS/CTS
- Loader Operator
Languages
English - Advanced
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Rig manager/locator
InLine Drilling HDD
07.2024 - Current
Field Operations Manager/directional drilling consultant
Teleberta communications
01.2022 - Current
Locator/fibre tech & supervisor
Prema Telecommunications
09.2020 - 01.2022
Trenchless tunneling Tech
IPC
10.2019 - 03.2020
Groundsman, Loader operator
Arjon Construction
04.2016 - 07.2016
Roughneck, Motor Man, Assistant Derrick Hand
Jomax Drilling, Fox Drilling, Precision Drilling
08.2013 - 10.2019
Field Technician
Cartel Energy
01.2012 - 03.2013
Field Tech
SQC Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2012
Certified Fibre Optic Tech - Fibre Optics
NAIT
Certified Fibre Optic Specialist - Network Design - Fibre optics
Nine Micron
Certified Fibre Optics Specialist - Splicing - Fibre Optics
Nine Micron
- CFOT
- CFOS/S
- CFOS/D
- H2S Alive
- Fall Arrest
- High Angle Rescue
- Confined Space and Rescue
- Standard First Aid
- Aerial Work Platform
- Telehandler Operator
- Genie Operator
- Electronic Safety Training
- PSTS/CTS
- Loader Operator