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Chris Rolufs

Rimbey,AB

Summary

Accomplished Owner of a successful welding company with over 20 years of oilfield, mining and maintenance experience. Dedicated to preforming x-ray quality welds without sacrificing safety. My diverse skill set, drive and passion to do a job well done will add value and increased productivity to your organization.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder

North American Constructors Group
Fort McMurray, AB
04.2022 - Current
  • Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
  • Complele repair work orders, following company procedures and policies
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

Owner / Operator Welding Rig

12148979 BC ltd.
Radium Hot Springs
04.2005 - 06.2024
  • Assisted with the installation of pipe systems for oil refineries, power plants, water treatment facilities and chemical plants.
  • Welded and fabricated pipelines according to blueprints and specifications.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, skhes, drawings or work orders to perform assigned tasks accurately.
  • Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
  • Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.

Bc Hydro

Tdn contsrutcors ( BC Hydro, Metro vancover)
Chilliwack
09.2012 - 09.2022
  • construct and weld large diameter pipelines in extremely remote locations throughout Bc mountains fornew hydro projects
  • f3-f4, as well as self shielding downhand (5/64" wire)
  • difficult terrain for driving/working, excellent safety record
  • follow and weld to procedures and qualifications
  • tdn-001,tdn-0012,tdn-003/fcaw

Welder

SMS Equipment
Elkford, BC
02.2016 - 03.2019
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  • Provided leadership support for team members through coaching and mentorship programs.
  • i have no restrictions to any job site, or mine.
  • Maintained records of all welds made throughout the day including any defects found.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and customers regarding progress updates on projects.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.

Welder

CNRL ( Triton projects and maintenance, DCM, Ft services)
CNRL Horizon, AB
04.2005 - 05.2015
  • I was the first welder hired at CNRL horizon for maintenance, I helped to develop safe working procedures, and policies, I was offered a Maintenance superintendent position directly with CNRL
  • weld carbon,stainless,and other exotic materials to customers specifications
  • I was responsible for all the boiler tube welding
  • I organized other welders and fitters that would come in for shutdowns
  • 100 percent x-ray quality welds 100 percent of the time, and always done safely
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.

I went between these contractors, new contract and just change hardhat and new orientation.

Welder

Propak Systems
Airdrie, AB
03.2003 - 02.2006
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Read blueprints to determine proper weld placement and size of the weld beads.
  • Adjusted machine settings to obtain optimal results with each weld joint.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • THis the where I went from structural welder to getting my pressure ticket and moved to the vessel shop.

Education

Level 1 Welding Inspector -

Canadian Welding Bureau
08.2023

Welding Journeyman - Welding

Sait
Calgary
03.2003

Kinesiology

University of Regina
Regina, SK

Skills

  • Pipe Welding
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Stick Welding f3-f4
  • Oxy/act pipe welding ticket for Sask energy
  • TIG Welding ( carbon,stainless,chrome) f5-f4, f5-f6
  • reading and following blueprints for fabrication, pipe spools, structual
  • All types of mining equipment repair
  • Job planning and scheduling
  • Team leader in quality and safety
  • First aid competition winner at Teck coals mine rescue competitions

Certification

  • ground disturbance 2 Training - 2021
  • csts/pcst -2022
  • level 3 first aid
  • h2s
  • spotter
  • side boom
  • red seal journeyman welder
  • "b" pressure welding ticket
  • numerous welding qualifications

Timeline

Welder

North American Constructors Group
04.2022 - Current

Welder

SMS Equipment
02.2016 - 03.2019

Bc Hydro

Tdn contsrutcors ( BC Hydro, Metro vancover)
09.2012 - 09.2022

Owner / Operator Welding Rig

12148979 BC ltd.
04.2005 - 06.2024

Welder

CNRL ( Triton projects and maintenance, DCM, Ft services)
04.2005 - 05.2015

Welder

Propak Systems
03.2003 - 02.2006

Level 1 Welding Inspector -

Canadian Welding Bureau

Welding Journeyman - Welding

Sait

Kinesiology

University of Regina
Chris Rolufs