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Colton Hillis

Sherwood Park,AB

Summary

Physically fit and agile, comfortable operating job-related machinery and lifting heavy loads. Professional and always eager to learn, looking for an employer to continue my apprenticeship long term.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipefitter Apprentice 2

Stuart Olsen
Fort McMurray, Alberta
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as flammable liquids and gases.
  • Operated machinery such as grinders, mag drills and chipping hammers safely during fabrication jobs.
  • Tested piping systems for leaks using pressure gauges and other testing equipment.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to determine layout of piping systems.
  • Blind and deblinded equipment for shutdown work scopes, under breathing air.
  • Rigged and lifted various spools and valves for install

Pipefitter Apprentice 2

Flint
Trail, British Columbia
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assembled and installed piping systems, valves, tanks and other related components.
  • Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and brackets according to specifications.
  • Assist welders with structural fit-up and piping fit-up and running heat/control
  • Demolish/ removed old piping and cast iron equipment from obsolete area of plant.
  • Blinding plastic and carbon piping to remove old piping.
  • Pick up an drop off of materials to job area.
  • Rigging and hoisting with the use of boom truck and crane to set piping mods on existing trestle bridge.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.

Pipefitter Apprentice 1

Graham
Joffre , Alberta
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assembled and installed piping systems, valves, tanks and other related components.
  • Measure, cut and fit-up small bore stainless piping, assisted the welder.
  • Rigging and hoisting with the use of crane, hand rigging and gantry crane. Up to 10' sch 80 piping.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to determine layout of piping systems.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.

Pipefitter Apprentice 1

Graham
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assembled and installed piping systems, valves and other related components.
  • Blinding and de-blinding for plant shutdown/ start-up. Final closure of confined space entry point on vessels.
  • Rigging and hoisting valves and piping up to 6' carbon and stainless.
  • Assist operations with first line breaks.
  • Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and brackets according to drawing specifications.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as flammable liquids and gases.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.

Pipefitter Apprentice 1

DCM
Sherwood Park, Alberta
03.2022 - Current
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Completed bolt-ups and click checks with QC
  • Carried out crane lifts as designated signal person and spotter/tag line person
  • Assembled pipes, tubes and fittings according to iso specifications
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks
  • Recognized various materials used in piping systems and displayed working knowledge of material handling techniques.
  • Assisted welders and orbital welding with setup, mark out/fit up and running their controls
  • Proficiency with use of a grinder ie. Cutting, bevelling and buffing
  • Walk lines with client and QA/QC to resolve any concerns
  • Utilized skid steer and telehandler to complete jobs

General Laborer

Nur Construction
Edmonton, AB
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep material storage organized.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Reported safety violations to supervisor to reduce risks and accidents.
  • Installed bracing, padding or strapping to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.

Carpenter's Assistant

  • Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Installed, assembled and repaired woodwork, millwork, cabinetry and trim under supervision of journey-man carpenter.
  • Used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
  • Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
  • Operated air, electric and pneumatic drills to perform light fabrication for product sub-assembly.
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.

Plumber's Assistant

  • Assisted plumber with work such as kitchen and bath remodels and appliance installations.
  • Carried and maneuvered heavy objects such as tubs, dishwashers and toilets at customer locations.
  • Tested and checked systems to locate and correct leaks.
  • Performed basic work such as snaking drains with little oversight.

General Laborer

Vision Rv Corp
Acheson, AB
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete trailer repairs and meet tight deadlines.
  • Washed/detailed trailers and applied paint protection, mouse shield and fabric protection.
  • Moved trailers in/out of shop and in the yard with a tractor.
  • Worked on trailer repairs under supervision of a journeyman technician.
  • Adhered to all operating and safety standards and company policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Operated air, electric and pneumatic drills to perform light fabrication and repairs.
  • Read written instructions carefully and communicated with team members clearly to promote workplace safety.
  • Installed bracing, padding or strapping to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.

General Laborer

Go RV
Edmonton , AB
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Adhered to all operating and safety standards and company policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Moved Trailers with a telehandler.
  • Wash and detail trailers.

General Laborer

Outback Rv
Sherwood Park , AB
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Cleaned out shops and organized tools.
  • Assisted technicians in installation, removal and repair of various Rv parts.
  • Cleaned yard and maintained grass.
  • Pressure washed trailers.

Landscaper

Celtic Management
Sherwood Park, AB
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Leveraged hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
  • Operated basic landscaping equipment.
  • Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.

Education

Apprenticeship Year 1 Schooling - Steamfitter/ Pipefitter

NAIT
Edmonton, AB
08-2023

High School Diploma -

Salisbury Composite High School
Sherwood Park, AB
06.2021

Apprentice 1st Year - Automotive Service Technician

Salisbury Composite High School
Sherwood Park, AB
03.2021

Firearms License - Minor

RCMP
2017

Avalanche Skills Training Course AST 1

Zak's Trac's
2016

Alberta Conservation & Hunter Education

Alberta Conservation & Hunter Education Program
2015

Canadian Firearms Safety Course

RCMP
2015

Skills

  • Willing and eager to learn
  • Hard working & Responsible
  • Polite and respectful
  • Able to take direction and work independently
  • Able to work as part of team
  • Ability to operate a variety of hand tools & power tools
  • 350 hours experience operating skid steer
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Resourceful problem solver

Certification

*All tickets through ESC or ACSA

  • Fall protection - expires May 2026
  • Mobile elevating work platforms - expires Feb 2027
  • Confined space - expires 2026
  • H2S alive - expires May 2025
  • CSO - expires N/A
  • CSTS 2020 - expires N/A

Timeline

Pipefitter Apprentice 2

Stuart Olsen
03.2024 - 06.2024

Pipefitter Apprentice 2

Flint
09.2023 - 12.2023

Pipefitter Apprentice 1

Graham
05.2023 - 06.2023

Pipefitter Apprentice 1

Graham
03.2023 - 04.2023

Pipefitter Apprentice 1

DCM
03.2022 - Current

General Laborer

Nur Construction
06.2021 - 03.2022

General Laborer

Vision Rv Corp
04.2020 - 11.2020

General Laborer

Go RV
05.2019 - 08.2020

General Laborer

Outback Rv
06.2018 - 08.2018

Landscaper

Celtic Management
05.2018 - 06.2018

Apprenticeship Year 1 Schooling - Steamfitter/ Pipefitter

NAIT

High School Diploma -

Salisbury Composite High School

Apprentice 1st Year - Automotive Service Technician

Salisbury Composite High School

Firearms License - Minor

RCMP

Avalanche Skills Training Course AST 1

Zak's Trac's

Alberta Conservation & Hunter Education

Alberta Conservation & Hunter Education Program

Canadian Firearms Safety Course

RCMP
Colton Hillis