Brendan Frovich
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Experienced Red Seal Steamfitter/Pipefitter and Welder with a proven track record of success in various industries, including oil & gas, mining, agricultural, industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and institutional. Demonstrated expertise as an Independent Contractor, leading crews in the fabrication, installation, and testing of complex projects. Skilled in managing welding shop operations, overseeing production, quality assurance, and personnel management. Strong communication skills, with a history of liaising with engineers and stakeholders to ensure project success. Recognized for achieving CWB Level 1 Welding Inspector endorsement and maintaining multiple CWB Qualified Welding Supervisor certifications. Holder of Red Seal Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter certification, with notable accomplishments in both military and civilian contexts.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rope Access Journeyperson Pipefitter
Tacten Industrial
Fort McMurray, Alberta
05.2024 - Current
- Installed, inspected and maintained a variety of industrial equipment utilizing rope access methods in the Alberta Oil Sands Region
- Executed pipefitting tasks at elevated heights using rope access techniques replacing valves, blinding / de-blinding, torquing, installing & removing piping spools
- Worked on composite crews of Welders, Ironworkers, NDE Technicians, Inspectors, and Insulators to complete complex maintenance tasks
Red Seal Steamfitter - Pipefitter, Welder
Self-employed
04.2022 - Current
- Provided independent contracting services to various welding and mechanical contractors.
- Held various roles including Journeyman Pipefitter, Lead Hand, Foreman, and Quality Control Inspector, CWB Welder, Sanitary Welder.
- Directed a crew in the fabrication, installation, and testing of a refrigeration system upgrade in a live dairy plant under strict quality and food safety requirements.
- Fabricated miscellaneous metals, piping supports, stainless steel sanitary piping, and conducted other miscellaneous repairs.
- Assisted in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures to ensure adherence to company Quality Control Manuals, ABSA Regulations, and project specifications.
Welding Foreman / Red Seal Steamfitter
Wescan Construction Services
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Managed operations of a structural/piping fabrication shop, including production coordination, drafting, purchasing, logistics, QA/QC, welder testing, welding procedure qualifications, safety, coatings, and personnel management
- Conducted CWB audits in both W47.1 & W47.2 standards
- Facilitated communication with retained engineers to address issues and implement solutions
- Assisted in scheduling labor for site/field work and ensuring welders' qualifications remained current
- Successfully introduced STT pipe welding procedures through research and successful PQRs/welder qualifications
- Oversaw fabrication of structural steel, miscellaneous metals, pressure piping in carbon & stainless steel, and non-scope miscellaneous fabrication
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by conducting after project/task reviews and implementing improvements in future projects through research into different systems and tools.
Corporal - Signal Operator Journeyman
Canadian Forces
Various Locations
06.2006 - 10.2014
- Notably tasked as the Detachment Commander for the Incident Response Group Signals Detachment, a high-readiness unit utilizing encrypted satellite communications and mobile secure IT assets, during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
- COMSEC Unit Custodian responsible for the safe & secure handling and administration of cryptographic material at the SECRET level
- Working alongside various Canadian Forces branches (Army, Navy, Air Force) as well as fellow NATO counterparts during exercises and operations
Education
Journeyman Steamfitter / Pipefitter -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK02-2018
Journeyman Signal Operator -
CF School of Communications & Electronics
Kingston, ON08-2010
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Chain Procurement
- Strong Organizational Abilities
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Bluebeam Proficiency
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- System troubleshooting
- Piping layout and assembly
- Drawings and specifications analysis
Certification
- CWB Welding Supervisor (Aluminum), CWB Group
- Red Seal Steamfitter - Pipefitter, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
- CWB Welding Supervisor (Steel), CWB Group
- CWB Level 1 Welding Inspector B31.3, W59.1, W59.2, CWB Group
- IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician
Awards
- Acuren All-Star, October 2024
- Highest grade for Journeyperson certification exam for Steamfitter - Pipefitter trade, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission, 06/2018
- Soldier Of The Year - 73/74 Communication Group, Land Forces Western Area, 06/2010
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rope Access Journeyperson Pipefitter
Tacten Industrial
05.2024 - Current
Red Seal Steamfitter - Pipefitter, Welder
Self-employed
04.2022 - Current
Welding Foreman / Red Seal Steamfitter
Wescan Construction Services
12.2016 - 04.2022
Corporal - Signal Operator Journeyman
Canadian Forces
06.2006 - 10.2014
Journeyman Steamfitter / Pipefitter -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Journeyman Signal Operator -
CF School of Communications & Electronics
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