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Daron Knipe

Fort St. John,BC

Summary

Experienced welder and welding foreman with over 28 years in pipeline welding. Deep understanding of company policies and regulations, safety-focused work ethic, and keen attention to detail. Known for adaptability and dynamism, consistently delivering valuable contributions to team efforts with a strong workplace focus.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder

Sage Creek
01.2025 - Current
  • Tie in welder
  • Mainline welder
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Completed welding projects using shielded metal arc welding.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
  • Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.

Welder

Sureline
01.2025 - Current
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
  • Completed welding projects using shielded metal arc equipment.

Welder / Welder Foreman

STRAIT Projects
07.2020 - Current
  • Mainline and tie ins 12"
  • Mainline and tie ins 8"
  • Mainline and tie ins 16"
  • Look after tie ins
  • Fabricate pressure piping as specified on drawing

Welder

Triple J Pipelines
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Tie ins on 36" and 30" pipe
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds using grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Cutting old pipe out and reinstalling new pipe

Welder Foreman

Strait Projects
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Supported tie in crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.

Welder Foreman

NTL Pipelines
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Discuss safety protocols before starting every tasks
  • Supported tie in crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Organized and optimized daily operations of tie in crews in the field with consistent on-time delivery.

Welder

Clearsteam Energy Services
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Fabricated spools directly from blueprints.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Welded 24" and 30" pipe.

Welder

Macro Industries
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Welded in all types of weather and conditions to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.
  • Checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Removed excess slag with grinding and other equipment.
  • Tie in welder on 42" pipeline

Welder Foreman

Strait Projects
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Organized and optimized daily operations of tie in crews in the field with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Supported tie in crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Attended morning on-site meetings with contractors and clients daily.

Welder Foreman

NTL
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Delegated assignments based on project timelines, plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and project targets.
  • Tie in foreman on 12"pipeline

Welder

Macro Industries
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Welded pipe together in the ditch to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from supervisors and welding blueprints.
  • Tie in welder on 24" pipeline

Welder

NTL
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Removed excess slag with grinding and other equipment.
  • Tie in welder on 12" pipeline

Welder

Candoo
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Welded carbon steel together to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.
  • Welded structural supports for big propane bullets.

Welder

Continental Pipelines
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Removed excess slag with grinding and other equipment.
  • Welded mainline and did tie ins.
  • Fabricated pipe off blue prints to build facility and compressor stations.

Education

Journeyman Welder -

Northern Lights College
Dawson Creek, BC
06.1997

Graduate Certificate -

North Peace Secondary School
Fort St. John, BC
1994

Skills

  • Looking after tie ins and mainline welding
  • Tie in welding
  • Mainline welding
  • Structural welding
  • Blueprints and Schematics

Certification

  • Class A pressure welder 2023 -2026
  • Small bore Certification Alberta 2026
  • CWB certified
  • H2S
  • Intermediate First Aid
  • CSO
  • Transportation Endorsement
  • Ground Disturbance Level 2


Timeline

Welder

Sage Creek
01.2025 - Current

Welder

Sureline
01.2025 - Current

Welder / Welder Foreman

STRAIT Projects
07.2020 - Current

Welder

Triple J Pipelines
06.2020 - 07.2020

Welder Foreman

Strait Projects
12.2019 - 05.2020

Welder Foreman

NTL Pipelines
08.2019 - 12.2019

Welder

Clearsteam Energy Services
03.2019 - 09.2019

Welder

Macro Industries
08.2018 - 03.2019

Welder Foreman

Strait Projects
05.2018 - 08.2018

Welder Foreman

NTL
08.2017 - 04.2018

Welder

Macro Industries
06.2017 - 08.2017

Welder

NTL
08.2016 - 05.2017

Welder

Candoo
06.2016 - 07.2016

Welder

Continental Pipelines
12.2015 - 05.2016

Journeyman Welder -

Northern Lights College

Graduate Certificate -

North Peace Secondary School

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