Deon Gallant
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
I've worked on the pipeline in B.C. And Alberta as a welder's helper. Also, I was a spray painter for many years in Chilliwack. I have experience with welding and painting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Helper
Trans Mountain Pipeline
Chilliwack, British Columbia
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
- Clean work area after completing assignments.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.
- Follow safety protocols at all times while operating equipment and working with hazardous materials.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch, and arc welding equipment.
- Followed safety procedures with equipment to prevent injuries and accomplish tasks on time.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Welder Helper
Coastal Gas Link
Houston, British Columbia
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide assistance to other welders during complex projects involving multiple steps.
- Maintain an adequate supply of filler metals for use in the welding process.
- Set up welding machines according to specifications by adjusting current and voltage; selecting correct filler rods and fluxes; and setting gas flow rate.
- Transport equipment between worksites when required.
- Replace worn electrodes on welding machines as necessary.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding problems encountered during assigned tasks.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
Painter
Westeck Windows & Doors
Chilliwack, British Columbia
06.2013 - 03.2020
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning prior to painting.
- Correctly identified different types of paints and coatings required for various projects.
- Calibrated spray gun nozzles to obtain maximum efficiency with minimal waste of paint material.
- Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
- Mixed paint according to specific instructions and used spray guns for application.
- Applied multiple coats of paint to achieve desired color or finish.
- Masked off areas that did not need painting using tape or plastic sheets.
- Repaired cracks or holes in surfaces using putty knives or other appropriate tools.
- Performed minor repairs on damaged parts prior to painting them.
- Disposed of hazardous waste and chemicals according to established methods.
Education
3rd year Welder - Welding
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
EdmontonSkills
- Welding positions
- Equipment setup
- Welding techniques
- Hazardous materials handling
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Grinding experience
- Stick welding
- Power tool use
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Site cleanup
- Welding safety
- Safety procedures
Timeline
Welder Helper
Trans Mountain Pipeline
08.2023 - 10.2023
Welder Helper
Coastal Gas Link
06.2022 - 05.2023
Painter
Westeck Windows & Doors
06.2013 - 03.2020
3rd year Welder - Welding
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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