Brandon Gardner
Kelowna,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in carpentry and oil & gas operations. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective team collaboration and communication, while maintaining a focus on safety protocols and training team members for success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Red Seal Carpenter
Lowry’s Construction
01.2020 - 01.2026
- Organized and maintained work sites, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
- Reviewed architectural and structural blueprints for project clarity.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe execution of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Constructed footings on both bedrock and compacted fill.
- Executed rebar installations per structural blueprint.
- Conducted concrete pouring to align with design specifications.
- Utilized strip-ease Burke system and insulated concrete formwork for wall construction.
- Oversaw training and supervision of team members, fostering skill development and competency.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
Floor hand/Derrickman
Precision Well Servicing
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Verified job safety analysis (JSA) before commencing new projects.
- Maintained clean, hazard-free workspace, ensuring compliance with operational safety and regulatory standards.
- Trained and supervised new team members to enhance operational readiness.
- Operated five-ton pump truck, pump manifold, power tongs, and winches safely.
- Executed routine preventative maintenance, enhancing reliability of service rig systems.
- Assisted in assembly and disassembly of service rig equipment for efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with rig crew and third-party services, facilitating seamless operations through effective communication.
- Regularly communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor for timely updates.
- Maintained productivity and focus during long work hours to support team objectives. while maintaining focus on tasks.
- Lived in various camp settings throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Northwest Territories.
Education
Red Seal Carpentry -
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC06-2026
Honors Bachelor of Kinesiology -
Lakehead University
Thunder BaySkills
- Safety awareness
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Blueprint reading
- Effective communication
- Manual dexterity
- Power tool operation
Certification
- Red Seal Carpenter
- Class 5 British Columbia Drivers License with Air Brake Endorsement
- Energy Safety Canada Fall Protection for Rig Work
- Energy Safety Canada Common Safety Orientation
- Basic First Aid with CPR & AED
Timeline
Red Seal Carpenter
Lowry’s Construction
01.2020 - 01.2026
Floor hand/Derrickman
Precision Well Servicing
01.2013 - 01.2020
Red Seal Carpentry -
Okanagan College
Honors Bachelor of Kinesiology -
Lakehead University