Byron Gauthier
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Proven Tie-in Foreman with extensive experience at Surerus Murphy Joint Venture, adept in managing complex pipeline projects through extreme conditions. Demonstrated expertise in operating heavy machinery and leading teams to achieve project completion with high standards of safety and efficiency. Skilled in risk mitigation and enhancing team productivity, ensuring timely project delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
Saturn Project
06.2023 - 11.2023
- 42” diameter pipe tie-ins.
- Supported Horizontal Directional Bores by digging entry and exit pits, digging ditch for pipe, managing fluids from bore, and organized timing for water trucks and hydrovac.
- Safely handed and installed bore pipe for Horizontal Directional Bores.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Successfully mitigated risks associated with complex projects by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate contingency plans.
- Completed final tie-ins after pipe sections were hydrostatically tested.
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
Sunrise Project
11.2022 - 03.2023
- 42” diameter pipe tie-ins.
- Supported Horizontal Directional Bores by digging entry and exit pits, digging ditch for pipe, managing fluids from bore, and organized timing for water trucks and hydrovac.
- Casing extraction for Horizontal Directional Drill sites.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Completed final tie-ins after pipe sections were hydrostatically tested.
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
Coastal Gaslink Project Section 1 & 2
07.2020 - 11.2022
- 48” diameter pipe tie-ins in extreme terrain and weather conditions.
- Poorboy welding – Building creek sections and wing sections safely.
- Tie-ins – Managed five 594 side booms to install 6 joint sections.
- Steep slopes and special sections– Installed double joint sections with side booms up to 24-degree slopes.
- Valve installations – interpret readings and drawings for 3 block valves including a future compressor station.
- Creek crossings and isolations – Dig and install creek sections and successfully isolated non-fish barring creeks.
- Casing extraction – Extracted 96” casing from Horizontal Directional Drilling sites.
- Completed final tie-ins after pipe sections were hydrostatically tested.
Mainline Foreman
Steele River Group
Brewster Project
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Mainline welding for 42" diameter pipe managing a 40-man crew.
- Carried the pipeline through rugged terrain.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
Kahta Project
11.2019 - 03.2020
- 42” diameter pipe tie-ins.
- Safely completed technical steep slope sections in compliance with safety standards.
- Lowered in pipe for Horizontal Directional Bore.
- Supported Horizontal Directional Bores by digging entry and exit pits, digging ditch for pipe, managing fluids from bore, and organized timing for water trucks and hydrovac.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Completed final ties-ins after pipe sections were hydrostatically tested.
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
North Montenay Project
01.2018 - 11.2019
- 42” diameter pipe tie-ins.
- Supported Horizontal Directional Bores by digging entry and exit pits, digging ditch for pipe, managing fluids from bore, and organized timing for water trucks and hydrovac.
- Safely handed and installed the bore pipe for Horizontal Directional Bores.
- Completed final tie-ins after pipe sections were hydrostatically tested.
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
High Pine Expansion Project
07.2017 - 01.2018
- 42” diameter pipe tie-ins.
- Installed creek sections.
- Completed final tie-ins after pipe sections were hydrostatically tested.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beaverlodge Regional High School
Beaverlodge, ABSkills
- Operate a sideboom, dozer, front end loader, and skidsteer
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Valid Drivers License
- LSE
- Ground Disturbance II
- H2S
- Driver Training
- First Aid
- WHMIS
- PCST
- CST
Timeline
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
06.2023 - 11.2023
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
11.2022 - 03.2023
Mainline Foreman
Steele River Group
02.2021 - 04.2021
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
07.2020 - 11.2022
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
11.2019 - 03.2020
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
01.2018 - 11.2019
Tie-in Foreman
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
07.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Beaverlodge Regional High School