COLE JAMES
Lake Isle,AB
Summary
General iron worker duties including lay out, fabrication and structural steel erection. Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior ironworkers in industry best practices and safe techniques. Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place. Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project. Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures. Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment. Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process. Bolstered project accuracy with thorough inspections of erected structures for alignment, levelness, and proper placement. Set pumps, motors, chutes and bucket elevators, with chain falls and hand rigging.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Iron Worker
Worley
Redwater, Canada
07.2025 - 07.2025
- General iron worker duties including lay out, fabrication and structural steel erection.
Iron Worker
Flint Corp
Fortaskatchwan, Canada
01.2024 - 01.2025
Rigger
Dcm Mosaic
Esterhazy, Canada
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Working at heights
- Safety oriented
- Area/site clean up
- Well-rounded skill-set
- Works well independently
- Team player
- Physically fit
- Logical problem solver
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior ironworkers in industry best practices and safe techniques.
- Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Bolstered project accuracy with thorough inspections of erected structures for alignment, levelness, and proper placement.
- Set pumps, motors, chutes and bucket elevators, with chain falls and hand rigging.
- Experience with large scale projects.
Ironworker
PCL Energy
Genesse, Canada
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared steel components for assembled bent sections and connectors.
- Performed load calculations, ensuring the safe and effective execution of lifting operations.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
Iron Worker Forman
International Association Of Bridge & Ornamental Iron Workers Local 720
Edmonton, Canada
01.2011 - 12.2023
- Erect steel structure buildings.
- Supervise and direct crew in daily operations while following proper OSHA safety procedures.
- Steel fabrication, blue-print reading, modifications, rigging, Signal cranes.
- Assembled, disassembled cranes.
- Layout, working at heights, Heavy rigging, mod lifts.
- Directed and supervised the day-to-day operations of a team of ironworkers to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Ensured the safety of personnel by adhering to OSHA regulations, inspecting tools, equipment, and work sites for hazards.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill level and availability.
Ironworker lead hand
Pcl Energy
Grand c
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Education
Journeyman - Structural/Ornamental Iron worker
Nait
Edmonton, AB01.2016
High School Diploma -
Sexsmith Secondary High School
Sexsmith01.2003
Skills
- General iron worker duties
- Rigger
- Working at heights
- Safety oriented
- Area/site clean up
- Well-rounded skill-set
- Works well independently
- Team player
- Physically fit
- Logical problem solver
- Experience with large scale projects
- Rigging operations
- Load calculations
- Attention to detail
- Structural bolting
- Crane signaling
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Steel component alignments
- Safety protocols and procedures
Certification
- Class 3 with Air AB Divers License
- CSTS
- AEWP
- OSSA Fall Protection
Languages
English, Professional Working
Industry And Trade Knowledge
- Surveying, Earthworks
- Rigging, Hoisting
- Erecting buildings and steel members
- Read, follow blue prints
- Maintenance & Repair
- Lay out, cut and fabricate steel
- Operating equipment
Timeline
Iron Worker
Worley
07.2025 - 07.2025
Iron Worker
Flint Corp
01.2024 - 01.2025
Rigger
Dcm Mosaic
01.2024 - 06.2024
Ironworker
PCL Energy
01.2023 - 12.2023
Iron Worker Forman
International Association Of Bridge & Ornamental Iron Workers Local 720
01.2011 - 12.2023
Ironworker lead hand
Pcl Energy
Journeyman - Structural/Ornamental Iron worker
Nait
High School Diploma -
Sexsmith Secondary High School