Caleb McLeay
Fort St. John,BC
Summary
Experienced pipeline professional with 17 years of field experience across multiple areas of construction, including pipe crews, dirt crews, equipment operation, and ground work. Proven leader with experience supervising teams and managing multiple scopes of work while maintaining strong safety and production standards.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pipe & Welding/Prep&Transitions/Dirt Foreman
Surerus Murphy JV
Various Locations , Western, Canada
08.2019 - 03.2026
- I have been working with SMJV for the past 7 years in a supervisor role. Running various crews on the front end/dirt crews. Just completing my 11th project with the company in that time span
- Supervised multiple pipeline construction crews ranging from 10–30+ personnel across various phases of pipeline installation.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure safe, efficient, and on-schedule project execution.
- Directed crew members, equipment operators, and subcontractors while maintaining strict safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Led daily safety meetings and communicated project goals, schedules, and site expectations.
- Monitored work progress, resolved field issues, and ensured compliance with project specifications and company procedures.
- Recognized at the corporate level as “Employee of the Month” for outstanding safety performance, accurate documentation, positive leadership attitude, and production results.
Equipment Operator
Purnell
Grande Prairie, Alberta
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked in excavator on various dirt crews.
- Operated heavy machinery to support construction and maintenance projects.
- Maintained equipment records and logged maintenance activities regularly.
Welding Foreman
Kinetic Energies
Dawson Creek, British Columbia
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed 35+ Crew personnel running Mainline welding/Tie-ins exceeding daily production quotas
- Oversaw welding procedures, fit-up, and joint preparation to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Coordinated with inspectors, foremen, and management to maintain workflow and resolve field issues.
- Monitored weld quality and ensured compliance with safety regulations, WPS requirements, and company procedures.
- Assigned tasks, managed crew performance, and ensured welders had the proper tools, materials, and support to complete work efficiently.
- Maintained accurate documentation and reporting, including weld tracking and daily production reports.
Equipment Operator
Surerus Murphy JV
Fernie, British Columbia
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Operated Excavator on machine clean-up crew, performing various tasks throughout project.
- Was the last operator on project pulling all access mats after the demob of our warehouse yard.
- Implemented best practices for equipment operation to enhance efficiency on site.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
Pipe Foreman
Sureline Projects
Dawson Creek, BC
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked as Pipe Foreman, supervising crews across multiple scopes including fabrication, stringing, lowering-in, and tie-ins, ensuring work was completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.
Straw boss/Pipeline Journeyman
UA 488 (Somerville, Banister, Louisbourg, Michels)
Various Locations
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Worked as a ‘Pipeline Journeyman’ in UA 488 for 5 years. Operating Prep/Transition machines/working as a tie in fitter & test fitter /spacing on mainline.
Welding apprentice/Labourer
UA UA 488 (Somerville, Banister, Louisbourg, Michels)
Various Locations
01.2008 - 03.2013
- Worked on the ground on various crews as a labourer/welders helper for 7 years
Equipment Operator
A&B, Pipeworx, Mastec
Various Locations
- Worked for various companies as filler jobs as an equipment operator (excavator/loader/sideboom)
Education
Automatic Welding
RMS Welding
02.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Ernest Manning
03.2005 - 06.2007
Skills
- 17 years of field experience in pipeline and construction environments, including leadership and supervisory roles
- Strong client relations, maintaining professional communication and positive working relationships with clients and project stakeholders
- Discipline and teamwork developed through competing in the Canadian Junior Football League, demonstrating commitment, work ethic, and the ability to perform in high-pressure environments
- Leadership and crew management, with experience coordinating teams and maintaining productivity and safety on job sites
Accomplishments
- Recognized on a SMJV corporate level for Safety Record, Production, Attitude & managing multiple work scopes.
- Played high-level sports including football in the Canadian Junior Football League & Track & field at U of C
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Purnell
08.2025 - 12.2025
Welding Foreman
Kinetic Energies
10.2024 - 01.2025
Equipment Operator
Surerus Murphy JV
06.2024 - 11.2024
Pipe Foreman
Sureline Projects
10.2023 - 01.2024
Pipe & Welding/Prep&Transitions/Dirt Foreman
Surerus Murphy JV
08.2019 - 03.2026
Automatic Welding
RMS Welding
02.2017 - 03.2018
Straw boss/Pipeline Journeyman
UA 488 (Somerville, Banister, Louisbourg, Michels)
01.2013 - 10.2018
Welding apprentice/Labourer
UA UA 488 (Somerville, Banister, Louisbourg, Michels)
01.2008 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Ernest Manning
03.2005 - 06.2007
Equipment Operator
A&B, Pipeworx, Mastec