Brian Bourque
Halifax
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Steamfitter with extensive experience in the trade, recognized for enhancing team productivity through expert valve installations and pressure testing. Proven ability in steam system design and blueprint reading, while mentoring apprentices to foster skill development. Committed to quality control and maintaining safe work environments.
Skilled Steamfitter with experience in assembling and installing pipes, boilers and other large industrial equipment. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair emergency issues. Works well both independently and as part of team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Steamfitter
Fluor Constructors Canada
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Enhanced team productivity with proper installation of valves, support hangers, and other crucial components.
- Upheld strict quality control standards by inspecting workmanship and materials used in installations, ensuring long-lasting functionality of completed piping systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Journeyman Steamfitter
Gil-sons Construction Limited
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Mentored apprentice steamfitters, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards for skill development.
- Enhanced team productivity with proper installation of valves, support hangers, and other crucial components.
- Ensured optimal system performance by conducting thorough pressure tests on completed piping systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in both low-temperature refrigeration systems and high-temperature steam heating systems, catering to diverse project requirements.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople such as electricians or welders when required for seamless integration of piping systems in various construction projects.
- Reduced project completion time by accurately measuring, cutting, and threading pipes according to design requirements.
- Maintained safe work environments by adhering to company safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
- Increased job site efficiency by effectively analyzing blueprints and project specifications for piping system installations.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and specifications to construct and lay out piping assemblies.
- Measured, cut, prepared and joined pipe using threading, welding and soldering.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Journeyman Steamfitter
Atlantica Contractors
02.2008 - 04.2020
- Mentored apprentice steamfitters, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards for skill development.
- Enhanced team productivity with proper installation of valves, support hangers, and other crucial components.
- Ensured optimal system performance by conducting thorough pressure tests on completed piping systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in both low-temperature refrigeration systems and high-temperature steam heating systems, catering to diverse project requirements.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome obstacles during the installation or repair process, resulting in minimal delays.
- Upheld strict quality control standards by inspecting workmanship and materials used in installations, ensuring long-lasting functionality of completed piping systems.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople such as electricians or welders when required for seamless integration of piping systems in various construction projects.
- Reduced project completion time by accurately measuring, cutting, and threading pipes according to design requirements.
- Maintained safe work environments by adhering to company safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
- Increased job site efficiency by effectively analyzing blueprints and project specifications for steam system installations.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Measured, cut, prepared and joined pipe using threading, welding and soldering.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and cooling systems.
Education
Steamfitter-Pipefitter
NSCC
Halifax, NS01-2014
High School Diploma -
Sir John A Macdonald High
Tantallon, NS01-2008
Skills
- Pump installation
- Flange installation
- Threaded pipe assembly
- Pipe threading
- Pipe hanger installation
- Pipe grooving
- Pipe welding
- Pipe alignment
- Pressure testing
- System troubleshooting
- Pipe support installation
- Boiler installation
- Oxy-acetylene torch
- Pipe bending
- Hydronic systems
- Steam system design
- Blueprint reading
Certification
Redseal Steamfitter
Nova Scotia G7 Gas Fitter
WHIMIS 2015
CSTS 2020
ESC MEWP
ESC CSO
ESC Fall Protection
ESC Confined Space Entry and Monitor
Rigging Fundamentals
Respirator Fit Test Half Mask 3M 6000
North 7700
Timeline
Journeyman Steamfitter
Fluor Constructors Canada
03.2024 - 07.2024
Journeyman Steamfitter
Gil-sons Construction Limited
04.2021 - 03.2024
Journeyman Steamfitter
Atlantica Contractors
02.2008 - 04.2020
Steamfitter-Pipefitter
NSCC
High School Diploma -
Sir John A Macdonald High
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