David Pickett
Beaumont,AB
Summary
Utilize knowledge and leadership skills to foster teamwork, resulting in outstanding product development
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Piping Supervisor
Cahill Contractors
2025 - 06.2025
- Executed maintenance tasks at Co-Op Refinery, prioritizing safety in all operations.
- Removed and replaced PSVs, valves, and heat exchangers efficiently.
- Conducted hydro tests on all equipment prior to reservice.
- Replaced steam tracing systems as required to ensure optimal performance.
- Blinded and de-blinded pumps, tanks, vessels, and reactors as necessary.
- Adhered strictly to all permit procedures throughout maintenance processes.
- Communicated effectively while performing tasks in compliance with updated JSA guidelines.
- Removed and repaired level gauges to maintain operational integrity.
Piping Supervisor
New Dock St John’s Dockyard Limited
2023 - 12.2024
- Ensured compliance with latest standards for ship repair and shipbuilding tasks.
- Facilitated communication between Ships Officers and Project Managers to enhance collaboration.
- Evaluated and priced work scopes on a daily basis to inform planning.
- Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly work scopes to streamline operations.
- Managed and executed quick turnaround work schedules to meet urgent demands.
- Resolved unforeseen problems promptly to minimize project disruptions.
- Conducted morning meetings to assign work scopes effectively.
- Commissioned all new equipment to verify correct operation.
Mechanical / Piping Commissioning / Operations Lead
AREVA Resources Canada Inc
2021 - 2022
- Delivered work scopes for Operations within established deadlines for start-up.
- Executed system lock-out plans to ensure safety and compliance.
- Provided daily progress reports to Commissioning and Operations Manager.
- Facilitated daily progress meetings to track project status.
- Coordinated system start-ups, including Safe Work Meetings.
- Developed Safe Work Plans for complex system testing initiatives.
- Led execution of complex system testing across various process systems.
- Conducted daily walk downs to verify operational efficiency of plant equipment.
Mechanical / Piping Lead
Cameco, Cigar Lake Uranium Mine
2019 - 01.2021
- Planned system start-ups, including safe work meetings for optimal efficiency.
- Managed and issued comprehensive lock-out plans to ensure safety protocols.
- Developed quick solutions for unexpected technical challenges during operations.
- Executed system walk-downs for final turnover to client satisfaction.
- Delivered daily progress reports to commissioning manager for project tracking.
- Coordinated contractor activities to align with start-up planning objectives.
Consultant / Coordinator/Commissioning/Operations
Qualitas International
2017 - 2019
- Executed fieldwork as required to meet project demands.
- Delivered daily progress reports to clients, ensuring transparency.
- Provided leadership and expertise in piping construction practices.
- Compiled QC turnover packages for startup processes.
- Organized daily, weekly, and monthly work packs for efficient task management.
Pipefitter General Foreman
Radium Tech
2016 - 2017
- Supervised 25-35 personnel to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
- Prioritized safety as top objective in all operations.
- Assembled, fabricated, maintained, and repaired piping systems efficiently.
- Interpreted client and company construction fabrication drawings accurately.
- Ensured compliance of piping with engineered specifications and proper documentation for final turnover.
- Conducted daily progress meetings with Construction Management Team and Client Representatives.
Pipefitter Leadhand
DCM
2010 - 2016
- Interpreted drawings, blueprints, and specifications for precise layout requirements.
- Recorded all necessary documentation to ensure quality assurance and control.
- Installed supports, valves, piping, and control systems to meet project specifications.
Pipefitter
DCM, CNRL Horizon
01.2008 - 2010
- Maintenance work at live plant.
- Pulling bundles, rigging spools.
- Blinding & Reinstating.
Pipefitter
Phoenix
01.2003 - 2008
- Rigging, installing pipe.
- Hydro testing.
- Preparing & fabricating pipe spools.
Education
Journeyman Pipefitter - Pipefitter
NATE
Edmonton, ABMarine Engineer - undefined
Marine Institute
Grade 12 - undefined
01.1999
Skills
- Pipefitting/Steam-fitting certification
- Marine engineering diploma
- Supervisor leadership training
- Safety management
- Oil refinery and mining experience
- Marine vessel operations
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Equipment installation and commissioning
- P&ID interpretation
- Hoisting and rigging expertise
- Hydro testing and lube oil fills
- Hydraulic systems proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- Boiler maintenance and inspection
- PLC programming basics
- Vibration analysis skills
- Electrical systems understanding
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Active lifestyle maintenance
- Safety certifications (CSTS, OSSA, Fall Protection)
- Confined space entry expertise
- H2S awareness training
- First aid certification
Training
- WHIMIS
- First Aid /CPR
- CSTS
- Fall Arrest
- AWP
- Confined Space Entry
- Permit Issuer
CUST
Requests available upon request
Timeline
Pipefitter
DCM, CNRL Horizon
01.2008 - 2010
Pipefitter
Phoenix
01.2003 - 2008
Marine Engineer - undefined
Marine Institute
Grade 12 - undefined
Piping Supervisor
Cahill Contractors
2025 - 06.2025
Piping Supervisor
New Dock St John’s Dockyard Limited
2023 - 12.2024
Mechanical / Piping Commissioning / Operations Lead
AREVA Resources Canada Inc
2021 - 2022
Mechanical / Piping Lead
Cameco, Cigar Lake Uranium Mine
2019 - 01.2021
Consultant / Coordinator/Commissioning/Operations
Qualitas International
2017 - 2019
Pipefitter General Foreman
Radium Tech
2016 - 2017
Pipefitter Leadhand
DCM
2010 - 2016
Journeyman Pipefitter - Pipefitter
NATE
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