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Dakota Topping

Lloydminster,SK

Summary

Resourceful professional eager to utilize analytical and problem-solving skills with over a decade of hands-on experience in oilfield construction, project management, and quality control. Proven ability to lead crews, interpret complex blueprints, and execute high-precision piping installations in demanding environments. Committed to safety, efficiency, and delivering projects to the highest standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

League Projects Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Conducted visual weld inspections and reviewed NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) film and reports to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Managed Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) documentation, including turnover packages and inspection reports.
  • Coordinated with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and maintain project alignment.
  • Mentored apprentices and junior fitters, promoting skill development and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Utilized software tools such as Navisworks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, SpoolFab, Bluebeam Revu, and Arctec 3D for layout, documentation, and project tracking.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.

Project Manager / Quality Control Inspector

L&L Oilfield Construction LTD
11.2017 - 09.2024
  • Led the planning, coordination, and execution of oilfield construction projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Drafted detailed isometric drawings for fabrication and installation of piping systems.
  • Supervised crews in the field, overseeing daily operations, safety compliance, productivity and billing.
  • Conducted visual weld inspections and reviewed NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) film and reports to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Managed Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) documentation, including turnover packages and inspection reports.
  • Coordinated with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and maintain project alignment.
  • Mentored apprentices and junior fitters, promoting skill development and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Utilized software tools such as Navisworks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, SpoolFab, Bluebeam Revu, and Arctec 3D for layout, documentation, and project tracking.

Lead Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter/ Crew Foreman

Droc Mechanical ltd
06.2016 - 11.2017
  • Supervised and led a team of steamfitters and apprentices in the fabrication and installation of industrial piping systems.
  • Interpreted and drafted isometric drawings. Guide field installations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
  • Oversaw daily job site operations, including safety meetings, task delegation, and progress tracking.
  • Coordinated with project managers and clients to align construction activities with project timelines and budgets.
  • Managed QA/QC documentation, including weld maps, inspection reports, and material traceability records.
  • Conducted field measurements and layout planning.
  • Ensured adherence to safety standards and ABSA regulatory requirements, including confined space, fall protection, and crane operation protocols.
  • Provided mentorship and on-the-job training to junior tradespeople, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Crew Forman / Steamfitter-Pipefitter

L&L Oilfield Construction LTD.
05.2011 - 06.2016
  • Performed hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests on piping systems to verify integrity and identify potential issues.
  • Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and specifications to construct and lay out complex piping assemblies.
  • Commissioned SAGD (Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage) facilities, participated in turnaround planning and execution, and performed general maintenance across various plant types.
  • Performed hydro or pneumatic pressure tests on systems to check for issues.

Education

Weld inspection Level 2 -

Canadian Welding Bureau
Nisku, Ab
06.2024

Red Seal Journeyman Steamfitter/Pipefitter -

Lakeland College
Vermillion, Ab
07.2015

Quality Systems & Inspection for Pressure Equipment -

ABSA Seminar
Edmonton, AB
03.2020

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Welding & Fitting:
    SMAW, GMAW, GTAW welding processes; pipe fitting and assembly
  • Equipment Operation:
    Hydraulic Boom Truck, Overhead Crane, Forklift Operation
  • Project & Personnel Management:
    Crew supervision, task planning, quality control, and documentation
  • Fabrication Tools: AutoCAD Plant 3D, SpoolFab, Arctec 3D, Bluebeam Revu (Advanced), General Layout & Measuring
  • Computer Skills:
    Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), and general computer operations for documentation, reporting, and communication

Safety Certifications

  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • Confined Space Entry I & II
  • Fall Protection

Safety Tickets

  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • Confined Space I & II
  • Fall Protection
  • Overhead Crane

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

League Projects Ltd.
09.2024 - Current

Project Manager / Quality Control Inspector

L&L Oilfield Construction LTD
11.2017 - 09.2024

Lead Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter/ Crew Foreman

Droc Mechanical ltd
06.2016 - 11.2017

Crew Forman / Steamfitter-Pipefitter

L&L Oilfield Construction LTD.
05.2011 - 06.2016

Weld inspection Level 2 -

Canadian Welding Bureau

Red Seal Journeyman Steamfitter/Pipefitter -

Lakeland College

Quality Systems & Inspection for Pressure Equipment -

ABSA Seminar

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