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Andrew Edwards

Jordan River,BC

Summary

Experienced, motivated professional with strong work ethic, offering a diverse set of skills & experience while striving to enhance & improve education and abilities. Very safety conscious with strong sense of situational awareness. Reliable and responsible, able to effectively multi-task in a variety of team and lead roles with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Diver/Supervisor/Instructor

Camcor Dive Services & BC College Of Diving
03.2002 - 08.2023
  • Conduct commercial diving operations on various job sites around Vancouver Island in accordance with WCB & DCBC regulations and best practices.
  • Responsible for safe daily operation of commercial dive vessels with personnel & equipment. Supervising divers onsite and training commercial diver candidates in all aspects of the commercial diving industry.

Industrial & Oilfield Medic

Contract Medic through Surfside Safety Services
10.2022 - Current
  • Work closely with industrial professionals to provide on-site medical services for oilfield crews, while carrying out duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Establish respect, professionalism and willingness to help wherever needed, working flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make medical care decisions.

Safety Instructor

Contract Instructor through Surfside Safety Services
08.2017 - Current
  • Facilitate multi-agency certification courses for adult students in oil & gas and construction industries.
  • Actively expanding & increasing instructor ratings with Energy Safety Canada, Canadian Red Cross, Global and other organizations.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Operations Manager

1888082 Alberta Ltd.
04.2015 - 10.2022
  • Provide professional, accredited safety training courses.
  • Environmental & vegetation management services.
  • Operator in oil & gas, forestry, construction and marine industries.

Field Supervisor/Equipment Operator

Spectrum Resource Group & Green Zone Environmental
01.2013 - 08.2017
  • Organized & deployed field crews involved in all-season projects across northern BC and Alberta.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment such as skid-steers, mini-excavators, spray trucks, ATV/UTV's & snow machines.
  • Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.

Manager/Owner/Operator

Ocean Planet Adventures
01.2005 - 12.2012
  • Company specialized in recreational scuba diver training & charters, First Aid training, and commercial diving operations.
  • Operated retail store, training centre & fleet of 4 dive vessels.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Camosun College
Victoria, BC

Licensed - Private & Commercial Flight School

Victoria Flight Training & Airhart Aviation
Sidney, BC & Kelowna, BC
09.2001

Skills

  • OFA 3 & EMR
  • Class 3/5 DL license with airbrakes
  • BC heavy trailer endorsement
  • CSTS & ESTS / WHIMIS / TDG/ ICS 200
  • H2S, 1st Aid/CPR, GD 2, Fall Pro, CSEM, CSO
  • VHF Radio Operator (aviation & marine)
  • Commercial Diver: SCUBA & Surface Supply
  • PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer / National Lifeguard
  • SVOP and Marine Emergency Duties 1/2/3
  • Snowmobile/ATV/UTV/Skid Steer Certified
  • Licensed airplane pilot

Accomplishments

  • Three years service as Firefighter/First Responder with Lac la Biche County.
  • Experienced OFA 3 and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).
  • Multi-role field experience in commercial diving, marine, construction, forestry, oil & gas, rigs & pipelines.
  • Instructor with Energy Safety Canada, Red Cross, Global, PADI and Firearms Safety Instructor.

General Experience

  • Experienced Class 3 driver hauling liquid,fuel and cargo in all weather conditions.
  • Accurate & proficient with daily safety meetings, hazard assessments, work permits, logging of pre and post use equipment inspections, field work data, and all types of detailed & complex paperwork.
  • Adding NCSO designation while gaining new skills, knowledge & certifications to help me further my abilities with my assigned tasks, roles and responsibilities.
  • I am able to travel, operate as contractor with own vehicle, work remotely when necessary, and shift between roles as required according to the dynamics of the tasks at hand.

Timeline

Industrial & Oilfield Medic

Contract Medic through Surfside Safety Services
10.2022 - Current

Safety Instructor

Contract Instructor through Surfside Safety Services
08.2017 - Current

Operations Manager

1888082 Alberta Ltd.
04.2015 - 10.2022

Field Supervisor/Equipment Operator

Spectrum Resource Group & Green Zone Environmental
01.2013 - 08.2017

Manager/Owner/Operator

Ocean Planet Adventures
01.2005 - 12.2012

Commercial Diver/Supervisor/Instructor

Camcor Dive Services & BC College Of Diving
03.2002 - 08.2023

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Camosun College

Licensed - Private & Commercial Flight School

Victoria Flight Training & Airhart Aviation
Andrew Edwards