Brayden Switzer
Spruce Grove
Summary
Analytical and driven Pipefitter with 5+ years of Journeyman experience, laying out, installing and fabricating piping systems, while adhering to all applicable codes. Skilled in planning layouts, operating appropriate tools, interpreting blue prints, fabrication, modifying worn components, and assessing worksites for structural inefficiencies. Eager to tackle all the challenging aspects of the pipefitter role
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Worley Parsons Cord
10.2023 - Current
- CNRL Horizon Sulfur Plant, Scot Revamp Project
- Improved project efficiency by skillfully reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling piping systems.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing guidance and training to apprentice pipefitters.
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
DCM
08.2022 - 09.2023
- DRU2 Furnaces at CNRL Horizon, CBR Project at Suncor Base Plant
- Lead hand and permit receiver. Ran a crew of guys
- Improved project efficiency by skillfully reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Installing various piping systems for eight new furnaces, fabrication, hydro testing large piping systems.
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Worley Parsons Cord
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Replaced distillation trays in RFS 3 fractionator tower
- Ensured safe work environments by strictly adhering to industry safety standards and procedures.
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Primoris Wilbros
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Transalta natural gas conversion - Sundance and Keephills K3 Generation Plant
- I was apart of the piping installation, turnaround and shutdown work.
- Increased job site efficiency by effectively analyzing blueprints and project specifications for steam system installations.
- Accurately measuring, cutting, and threading pipes according to design requirements.
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
ONEC Construction Inc
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Transalta natural gas conversion at Sundance, and Keephills Generation Plants
- I was apart of the piping installation and shutdowns
- Worked from the beginning of the job, all the way to the end on both projects
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
ONEC Construction Inc
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Started at the Keephills Generating Station to begin the coal to natural gas conversion, with a kilometer and a half pipeline connecting the natural gas to the building.
- At the beginning of September, I was sent to do a shutdown at Chemtrade Fort Saskatchewan.
- Starting October 1st, I was working on a coal to natural gas conversion Sheerness Generating Station in Hanna Alberta.
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Pro-V Manufacturing LP
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Running fab table with helper
- Experience with fitting most pipe from half inch sockets, to big bore and heavy wall
3rd Year Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Pro-V Manufacturing LP
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Worked as a helper running a fab table. Learned basic fitting and tacking skills, as well as how to read isometric drawings and how to thread pipe.
3rd Year Steamfitter - Pipefitter
ONEC Construction Inc.
- Shutdown/Turnaround
- New valve and piping installations, torquing flanges. learned basic rigging skills, and hydro testing.
2nd Year Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Pipeworx Ltd
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Wellhead installations and small pipelines for NEP
- Received hands on training with oil and gas piping, basic pipeline knowledge, and learned how to operate a picker truck. Learned how to torque sheets and torque flanges.
2nd Year Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Revcon Oilfield Construction
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Completed 348 hours
- Shutdown / Turn around
- Learned the basics of live plant safety and practices, reading drawings and use of tools
RAP Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Pro-V Manufacturing LP
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Completed 1350.5 hours
- Part-time during school, and full-time during the summer
- Learned basic shop safety and practices, reading plans, equipment use.
- Tasks done unsupervised, organized tools, measuring out pipe and cutting it, bevel and fit pipe, cutting torch, and housekeeping.
RAP Steamfitter - Pipefitter
TFL Industrial Services
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Layoff due to closure - completed 339.75 hours
- Part-time during school and full-time during summer
- Learned basic shop safety and practices, reading plans, equipment use, tasks done unsupervised, organized tools, measuring out pipe and cutting it, bevel and fit pipe, cutting torch, and house keeping.
Education
Journeyman Ticket - Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton05.2017
High School Diploma -
St. Peter The Apostle Catholic High School
Spruce Grove, AB06.2016
RAP Program -
St. Peter The Apostle Catholic High School
Spruce Grove, AB06.2016
Skills
- Pipe fitting
- Equipment testing
- Material prepping
- Repair and Maintenance
- Installation and maintenance
- Boiler installation
- Pressure testing
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Welding
Certification
Lifeaid First Aid and CPR Training - January 7, 2018
Standard First Aid CPR C - 2 day course
CSTS 09 - December 11, 2014
CSTS 20
H2S Alive - May 28, 2021
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training (TDG) -January 7, 2018
Ground Disturbance - January 6, 2018
ASTEC Safety Inc - February 12, 2021
Elevated Work Platform - March 11, 2020
Fall Protection - November 8, 2019
Timeline
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Worley Parsons Cord
10.2023 - Current
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
DCM
08.2022 - 09.2023
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Worley Parsons Cord
04.2022 - 04.2022
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Primoris Wilbros
06.2021 - 12.2021
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
ONEC Construction Inc
05.2020 - 06.2021
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
ONEC Construction Inc
08.2019 - 12.2019
Journeyman Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Pro-V Manufacturing LP
04.2018 - 08.2019
3rd Year Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Pro-V Manufacturing LP
04.2018 - 10.2018
2nd Year Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Pipeworx Ltd
09.2017 - 04.2018
2nd Year Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Revcon Oilfield Construction
09.2017 - 10.2017
RAP Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Pro-V Manufacturing LP
08.2015 - 08.2016
RAP Steamfitter - Pipefitter
TFL Industrial Services
12.2014 - 07.2015
3rd Year Steamfitter - Pipefitter
ONEC Construction Inc.
Journeyman Ticket - Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
St. Peter The Apostle Catholic High School
RAP Program -
St. Peter The Apostle Catholic High School
Lifeaid First Aid and CPR Training - January 7, 2018
Standard First Aid CPR C - 2 day course
CSTS 09 - December 11, 2014
CSTS 20
H2S Alive - May 28, 2021
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training (TDG) -January 7, 2018
Ground Disturbance - January 6, 2018
ASTEC Safety Inc - February 12, 2021
Elevated Work Platform - March 11, 2020
Fall Protection - November 8, 2019
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