BRANDON DARBYSHIRE-JOSEPH
West Vancouver,B.C.
Summary
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
5
5
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Steel Fabricator
Vancouver Dry Dock
North Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2021 - Current
- Fabricated steel components for marine and boilermaker union ship repair projects, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and layout drawings for precise steel assembly.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specifications of a structure or part, and plan the sequence of operations.
- Cut, shaped, and fitted steel using torches, saws, and hand tools.
- Measured materials and checked alignment during fabrication and installation.
- Rigged steel sections safely with cranes and lifting gear.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as saws, brakes, shears, bending rolls and flame cutting equipment.
- Adhered to quality control guidelines throughout fabrication processes to maintain standards.
- Prepare layouts in flat patterns or models from drawings or templates.
- Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
Steel Fabricator
Marine and Boilermakers Union local 1
Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2021 - Current
- Allied Shipbuilders
- Fabricated metal products according to customer specification using manual cutting torches or plasma arc cutting equipment.
- Secured steel members in place before welding them together.
- Installed iron stairs, handrails, and support members, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Read shop drawings to align steel layouts and placement.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine job specifications.
- Seven months of Acquired hands-on experience fitting metal components for structural integrity..
Journeyman Ironworker
Union Ironworkers Local 97
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
12.2005 - Current
- Led steel erection teams as Foreman across multiple companies in BC and Alberta.
- Commonwealth Construction
- Led team operations as Steel Erection Foreman at PCL.
- Led steel erection projects at Waiward Steel, managing team performance.
- Directed steel erection activities at Supreme Steel, coordinating team efforts.
- Supervised steel erection tasks at Brymark Installations, enhancing workflow.
- Performed steel erection responsibilities at RKM, leading team initiatives.
Elected official
Squamish Nation Council
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Participated in Education Employment and Training Committee meetings
- Engaged in Service Agreement Committee deliberations
- Collaborated with members of Health Committee
- Contributed to Planning and Capital Projects Committee discussions
- Collaborated with Participated in Elders Advisory Committee, providing insights to support policy development and address elder community concerns. members
- Participated in Engaged in Governance Committee, contributing to policy review and strengthening organizational governance practices. proceedings
- Led Community Safety Committee initiatives
Education
Associates Certificate - Construction of Mass Timber Structures
BCIT
Burnaby, BC 01.2023 - 06.2023
Certificate - Aboriginal Management Program
UBC Sauder and Ch'nook Indigenous Business
Vancouver, BC 04.2021 - 10.2021
Certificate - Ironworker Superintendent
I.M.P.A.C.T
Burnaby, BC 01.2021 - 01.2021
Certificate - Ironworker Foreman's
I.M.P.A.C.T
Burnaby, BC 10.2020 - 10.2020
Certificate - Ironworker Generalist
BCIT
Burnaby, BC 07.2005 - 01.2008
Grad -
Carson Graham
North Vancouver, BC 09.1998 - 06.2000
Skills
- Steel erection
- Blueprint reading
- Journeyman ironworker
- Registered first-year apprentice in Carpentry
- Safety planning
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Workplace collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- On-the-job training
- Clear communication
Awards and Acknowledgements
First Aboriginal in BC to receive the Red Seal for Ironworker Generalist., Squamish Nation, Sittsma's Dept. Success Story, 2010, BCIT Success Story 2020, AMP Capstone Project Kick-Start Prize
Timeline
Associates Certificate - Construction of Mass Timber Structures
BCIT
01.2023 - 06.2023
Steel Fabricator
Vancouver Dry Dock
10.2021 - Current
Steel Fabricator
Marine and Boilermakers Union local 1
10.2021 - Current
Certificate - Aboriginal Management Program
UBC Sauder and Ch'nook Indigenous Business
04.2021 - 10.2021
Certificate - Ironworker Superintendent
I.M.P.A.C.T
01.2021 - 01.2021
Certificate - Ironworker Foreman's
I.M.P.A.C.T
10.2020 - 10.2020
Elected official
Squamish Nation Council
01.2017 - 01.2021
Journeyman Ironworker
Union Ironworkers Local 97
12.2005 - Current
Certificate - Ironworker Generalist
BCIT
07.2005 - 01.2008
Grad -
Carson Graham
09.1998 - 06.2000