BRADLEY PATTENDEN
Millet,AB
Summary
Results-driven individual providing dedicated hands-on workmanship. Energetic, determined and project focused. Will offer a strong contribution to any organization with adherence to all guidelines, procedures and safety protocols. Team oriented, yet able to work independently. Innovative and versatile. Physically able to function in adverse conditions. Environmentally practical and fully committed to sustainability. Other strengths include a genuine attention to detail, a precise awareness of time restraints and deadlines. An accurate understanding that individual performance, team building, problem solving, and solid communication skills are more than just simple job requirements. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabricator/welder
Aspen Custom Trailers
Nisku, Alberta
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Fabricated trailer components using precision tools and machinery.
- Read and interpreted blueprints for accurate assembly and construction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality and efficiency in production.
- Maintained clean work areas to promote safety and compliance standards.
- Operated welding equipment for structural integrity of custom trailers.
- Assisted in training new employees on fabrication techniques and safety protocols.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before delivery.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Inspected finished welds for conformance with specifications and visually inspected assemblies for quality assurance.
- Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
- Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
- Fabricated metal components for custom trailers using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
Yard /Facility Support
4Refuel Canada
Edmonton, AB
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Responsible for maintenance and daily operational activities within the Edmonton facility
- Procurement of supplies and specialized parts for yard and mechanical shop
- Point of contact for vendor sales and service
- General repairs and maintenance for all yard and facility equipment
- Regular operation of Skid Steer and Forklift equipment
- Reported directly to the Manager of Operations
Foreman /Shop Lead Welder
ITG Industrial Trades Group
Surrey, BC
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Project Manager and Shop Lead for customized aluminum and metal components for the BC Hydro Corporation
- Procurement of supplies and specialized parts for various projects
- Company liaison and onsite coordinator for the refurbishment of the Cheakamus Power Generating Station
- Responsible for team of eight unionized shop employees
- Reported directly to the company owner
Welder /Project Lead
AWC Water Solutions Ltd.
Surrey, BC
05.2016 - 02.2021
- Responsible for building and fabricating packaged and modular water and wastewater treatment systems
- Successfully contributed to the completion of major tank projects in North America, Europe and Africa
- Consistently meet sensitive project timelines without sacrificing job quality or attention to detail.
- Notable project involvement - Fort Nelson Water Treatment Plant - onsite two-month retro fit and installation
- Operate safely and independently within confined spaces
- Strong familiarity with industry-specific blueprints
- Regularly perform appropriate preventive and corrective maintenance tasks
- Respected member of long-standing aluminum welding team established at Corix Water Systems
- Reported directly to the Welding-Fabrication Team Manager
Welder /Fabricator
Corix Water Systems
Langley, BC
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Worked exclusively on water treatment projects and various water tank systems
- Consistently met sensitive timelines while paying close attention to detail
- Regularly operated safely within confined spaces
- Assisted in jig design and fabrication
- Deciphered industry blueprints ensuring all specifications were met
- Performed appropriate preventive and corrective maintenance tasks
- Other duties included regularly interacting with project engineers to ensured that all jobs were completed accurately and efficiently
- Reported directly to the Welding-Fabrication Team Manager
Welder /Fabricator /Labourer
MODPRO
Abbotsford, BC
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Responsible for the modification and fabrication of various containers and enclosures on site as well as off site
- Projects worked on include military, police and fire training complexes
- Consistently met sensitive timelines while paying close attention to detail
- Regularly operated safely within confined spaces
- Assisted in jig design and fabrication
- Collaborated with existing staff in the streamlining of all safety protocols
- Performed appropriate preventive and corrective maintenance tasks
- Directly interacted with customers --ensured that all requirements were achieved in timely order
- Additional duties included yard maintenance and minor electrical repairs
- Reported directly to both the shop supervisor and owner of the company
Welder /Fabricator
TYCROP MANUFACTURING Ltd.
Chilliwack, BC
06.2008 - 01.2012
- Performed welding & fabrication duties for specialized industrial trailers
- Projects included The Beetle Kill Pine Extended B Train -an innovative eco engineered wood-fibre hauler
- Tasked with structural repairs and custom fabrication that specialized in both steel & aluminum technologies
- Repaired components and structures, in plate and mechanical applications
- Daily use of blueprint symbols to determine machining operations
- Structural basics that incorporated reinforcements, rigging, erection and fabrication
- Performed appropriate preventive and corrective maintenance tasks
- Reported directly to the plant supervisor
Education
Welding 'C' Ticket - GMAW & SMAW Trained
University of Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC01.2008
BC Secondary School Diploma - Graduated with honours
Chilliwack Senior Secondary School
Chilliwack, BC01.2007
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Fabrication techniques
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
Certification
- WorkSafe BC First Aid Certification - Level 2
- Sight Ready BC Training
- CWB all-position aluminum 1.5mm and above
- CWB stainless FCAW/MCAW 3mm and above
- Confined space
- Fall protection
- Lockout tag out
- Forklift training - SDCB Operator certification - class 1, 4 & 5
- Rigging experience - trained on overhead Gantry crane equipment
- 5S Methodology of workplace organization - sorting, set in order, systematic cleaning, standardizing and sustaining
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers Licence
- Fully trained in operating both manual and automatic transmissions
Hobbies and Interests
- Learning new things
- Streamlining tasks
- Avid outdoor and animal enthusiast
- Dog owner and supporter of the SPCA
- Home gardening
- Advancements in technology
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Fabricator/welder
Aspen Custom Trailers
03.2023 - 03.2025
Yard /Facility Support
4Refuel Canada
01.2022 - 03.2022
Foreman /Shop Lead Welder
ITG Industrial Trades Group
02.2021 - 12.2021
Welder /Project Lead
AWC Water Solutions Ltd.
05.2016 - 02.2021
Welder /Fabricator
Corix Water Systems
09.2013 - 05.2016
Welder /Fabricator /Labourer
MODPRO
01.2012 - 09.2013
Welder /Fabricator
TYCROP MANUFACTURING Ltd.
06.2008 - 01.2012
Welding 'C' Ticket - GMAW & SMAW Trained
University of Fraser Valley
BC Secondary School Diploma - Graduated with honours
Chilliwack Senior Secondary School