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Curtis Baird

Sylvan Lake,AB

Summary

Adept Coating Foreman/QC Inspector with a proven track record at Arnett & Burgess, specializing in Nace level 2 coating inspection, coating / sandblasting application and leadership in high-stakes environments. Demonstrated expertise in surface preparation and coating application, enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity through effective scheduling, planning, and robust safety practices.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Coating Foreman /QC Inspector

Arnett & Burgess
06.2020 - 05.2024
  • Trained others on operation and setup of sand blasting / coating operations.
  • Communicated and escalated with peers and principles.
  • Applied coatings on new and old construction.
  • Operated / supervised sand blasting on new and used construction.
  • Preformed maintenance on blast pots and equipment.
  • Applied Nace level 2 Q/C on new and used construction.

Sandblaster / Coating Applicator

Propaint
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Applied Coatings on new and used construction.
  • Sandblasted on new and used construction.
  • Operated induction coil on new construction.

Sand Blaster / Coating Applicator

Dalco Services Incorporated
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Sandblasted heavy equipment / tanks using sandblasting equipment to clean grease, dried concrete, oil paint and rust from equipment.
  • Prevented misfires by conducting thorough pre-blast inspections of all equipment, connections, and detonators before initiating each blast sequence.
  • Improved team productivity with consistent communication and coordination during blasting operations.
  • Apply Coatings on multiple surfaces.
  • Apply rubber linings in vessels.
  • Assisted in training new blasters, sharing knowledge of best practices and safety procedures while providing hands-on guidance during live operations.

Day Shift Level 2 Supervisor

FMC Technologies
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations of fracs and flowback operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Operate and record well production.
  • Send production data to operations in Calgary.

Education

Business Entrepreneur - Business

Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB
2010

High School Diploma -

Lacombe Composite High School
Lacombe, AB
06.2008

Skills

  • Scheduling and Planning for coatings / sandblasting
  • Nace level 2 Coating Inspection
  • Surface Preparation
  • Oil and gas knowledge
  • Coating Application
  • Sandblasting operations
  • Integrity Pipeline Operations

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Coating Foreman /QC Inspector

Arnett & Burgess
06.2020 - 05.2024

Day Shift Level 2 Supervisor

FMC Technologies
05.2019 - 04.2020

Sandblaster / Coating Applicator

Propaint
11.2018 - 05.2019

Sand Blaster / Coating Applicator

Dalco Services Incorporated
05.2016 - 12.2018

Business Entrepreneur - Business

Red Deer College

High School Diploma -

Lacombe Composite High School
Curtis Baird