Daryl Simon
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Welding supervisor in a CWB certified shop with extensive experience in manufacturing, custom fabrication, and maintenance. Focused on training and developing a skilled team while prioritizing safety and quality. Proven track record of enhancing team proficiency and operational efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor welder/fabricator
Driven Industries Ltd
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
09.2014 - Current
- Perform weekly toolbox talks
- Monitor employee performance and provide written and verbal reviews
- Direct and supervise team of 5 employees in daily operations.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Develop safe work practices and procedures
- Participate and review inspections of work sites, incidents and near misses
- Fabricate and weld to customer specifications
- Quality control of finished products
Mobile welder
Self employed
Saskatoon, SK
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Custom fabrication based on customer specifications
- Finishing of any fabrications
Welder fabricator
SMS Equipment
Fort McMurray, Alberta
09.2008 - 05.2012
- Perform welding repairs to equipment as required
- Inspection of equipment for repair
- Operate welding equipment in shops and remote on location
- Inspect and maintain welding equipment
- Comply with different safety standards, as required by customers.
- operate company vehichles in a safe manner
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Repaired worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers of metal.
Welder Fabricator
Hitachi Canadian Industries
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
10.1997 - 09.2008
- Fabrication and welding of gas and steam turbine casings, wind tower generator towers, and pressure vessels
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in the setup of welding fixtures and tools for specific tasks.
- Maintained a clean working environment
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- international travel for turbine maintenance including welding and machining
- OH+S commitee representative
Welding Instructor
Prairie West Regional College
Warman, Saskatchewan
05.2007 - 07.2007
- Delivered introductory Gas Metal Arc Welding course with comprehensive curriculum design.
- Established shop setup, procuring necessary equipment and materials for effective instruction.
- Evaluated student performance through structured assessments and feedback mechanisms.
- Instructed students in welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated proper use of welding equipment and tools.
- Maintained a safe and organized workshop environment for training sessions.
Education
Journeyperson Fabricator - Fabricator
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science And Technology
Saskatoon , SK 01.2002 - 02.2005
Journeyperson Welder - Welding
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science And Technology
Saskatoon, SK 07.1998 - 12.2001
Mount Royal Collegiate
Saskatoon, SKSkills
- Welding proficiency
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Safety standards knowledge
- Interpretation of technical drawings
- Teamwork and autonomy
Certification
- LSE with proficiency
- CWB welding supervisor 47.2
- First Aid + CPR/AED level c
- SCOT (WHMIS 2015)
- CODC Rights and Responsibilities
- Fall arrest, aerial work platform, forklift, telehandler, overhead crane, truck mounted crane 0-8 ton all current
- Current CWB tickets for smaw all positions, gmaw flat and VD, mcaw flat
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor welder/fabricator
Driven Industries Ltd
09.2014 - Current
Mobile welder
Self employed
05.2012 - 09.2014
Welder fabricator
SMS Equipment
09.2008 - 05.2012
Welding Instructor
Prairie West Regional College
05.2007 - 07.2007
Journeyperson Fabricator - Fabricator
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science And Technology
01.2002 - 02.2005
Journeyperson Welder - Welding
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science And Technology
07.1998 - 12.2001
Welder Fabricator
Hitachi Canadian Industries
10.1997 - 09.2008
Mount Royal Collegiate
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