With over three decades of diverse expertise in trades, specializing in industrial maintenance within the oil and gas sector, I possess a comprehensive skill set. My background encompasses machining, CAD/CAM design, tool making, welding (holding a journeyman welder ticket), structural fitting, heavy duty machine repair and multiple supervisory roles.
As a seasoned professional, I've excelled not only in technical domains but also in client-facing capacities. My experience includes interfacing with clients, ensuring their needs are met while delivering exceptional service. Additionally, I've honed my leadership skills in management, overseeing teams and projects efficiently.
Beyond industrial maintenance, I've contributed to residential and industrial electrical work, carpentry, and metal fabrication. This diverse skill set, coupled with extensive experience in client relations and leadership, positions me as a versatile asset capable of thriving in dynamic and challenging environments.
Hi, I’m
Brenden Loiselle
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Boilermakers Local 146Edmonton, AB
Boilermaker/Welder Foreman
08.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed and verified all work packages, ITP's and JSA's.
- Followed all safety procedures and protocols to remain compliant with both employer and client. Including daily field level risk assessments with crew. Implemented needed mitigations and controls.
- Installation of replacement tubes, return bends, sockets, lugs, heat exchanger bundle packages, cover plates, channel heads, bonnets, floating heads, all gaskets, gasket face inspections and overseen hydro leak testing of completed projects.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate defects, including leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Pulled daily permits for work scope, including area authority walk downs.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships and dimensions of parts.
- Mentoring of apprentices and inspection of finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Assembled and checked all projects for defects upon completion and final sign off.
- Used manual and mechanical hoisting equipment to load structural components by overhead and mobile crane platforms. Participation of engineered lifts and use of all rigging fundamentals.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions and locations.
- Recognized by management for exceptional time management and team building.
- Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
WF Steel & CraneNisku, AB
Fitter Welder
08.2010 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan fit up and welding processes.
- Cut and coped beams according to prints.
- Completed welds on structural sections for industrial installations.
- Adjusted and corrected misaligned sections to engineering prints.
- Welded regularly in all positions (GMAW) (SMAW)
- Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.
- Produced consistently accurate fit ups and quality-controlled finish work.
- Promoted regularly for meeting or completing project ahead of schedule.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
Almac Field ServicesEdmonton, AB
Welder /Millwright Apprentice
06.2009 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to keep production operating at peak levels and consistently meet challenging daily demands.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
Education
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And TechnologyWindsor, ON
from General Machinist
University Overview
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And TechnologyWindsor, ON
from CAD/CAM Manufacturing Technology
University Overview
General Amherst High SchoolAmherstburg, ON
High School Diploma
06.1990
University Overview
Skills
- Highly experienced with Overhead and Mobile Crane work, and all safe Rigging practices
- Team building
- Supervision experience 10yrs
- Advanced Mechanical Aptitude
- Safety Guidelines, Safety Gear and PPE
- Microsoft office, multiple CAD software suites, Windows, Mac and Linux OS
- Safe Work Practices
- Quality Assurance and ITP protocols
- Boilers, Exchangers and related Equipment
- Blueprint Reading
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
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Certification
- Journeyman Welder
- General Machinist
- Manufacturing Technologist
- Advanced Rigging for Supervisors
- WHIMIS
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space Entry
- CSTS
- H2S Awareness
- Permit Training for CNRL, Syncrude, Kearl, Suncor.
Timeline
Boilermaker/Welder Foreman
Boilermakers Local 146
08.2011 - Current
Fitter Welder
WF Steel & Crane
08.2010 - 07.2011
Welder /Millwright Apprentice
Almac Field Services
06.2009 - 06.2010
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
from General Machinist
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
from CAD/CAM Manufacturing Technology
General Amherst High School
High School Diploma
- Journeyman Welder
- General Machinist
- Manufacturing Technologist
- Advanced Rigging for Supervisors
- WHIMIS
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space Entry
- CSTS
- H2S Awareness
- Permit Training for CNRL, Syncrude, Kearl, Suncor.
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