Dion N Perry
Welder
Logan Lake,BC
Summary
Skilled tradesman with proven leadership and organizational skills, over 15 years in mining including experience in both Pit Mining & Processing operations with a sound knowledge of maintenance weld repairs. Trained in various heavy equipment operation, & tool use from standard welding equipment to bore tech and climax bore welding/machining equipment. Excellent safety record with a no compromise commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and Leadership. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Non Smoker/Non Drug User
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Welder
IG Machine & Fibers
Ashcroft, BC
08.2022 - Current
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
Mine Maintenance Weld/Machine Shop Fabrication Supervisor
Teck (HVC Operations)
Logan Lake, BC
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Used and further developed leadership skills to collaboratively build a positive culture of trust, safety, team work, good work ethics and respectful workplace atmosphere with the welding teams
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demand.
- Implemented improvement recommendations from the weld teams encouraging collaboration, team work, and good morale.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet or exceed safety standards.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
Journeyman Welder
Teck (HVC Operations)
Logan Lake, BC
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Safely performed welding repairs and fabrication in all areas of the mine in both Mill and Mine Maintenance settings in confined spaces and fire sensitive areas.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up and operated stress relief oven adhering to welding procedure parameters.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Safely ignited torches and rose buds while closely monitoring surroundings to effectively complete safety sensitive projects.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Welding Foreman
Saskarc Ind.
Oxbow, SK
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Welding General Foreman
Flint Transfield
TeckTeckKearl Ooil Sands, AB
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Followed all rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to Superintendents.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.
- Maintained trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies for tracking purposes.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
Journeyman Welder
Teck (Fording River Operations)
Elkford, BC
07.2004 - 03.2013
- Safely perform timely & quality weld repairs and Fabrication in both Mine Maintenance and Plant settings.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Education
Level 1 Welding Inspector - Weld Inspection
Canadian Welding Bureau
Edmonton, AB05.2015
Journeyman Blacksmith - Equine Science
Oklahoma Horseshoeing School
Purcell, Ok. USA04.2000
Welder Level A, B, & C - Welding
College of The Rockies
Cranbrook, BCGED -
Gladstone Secondary School
Vancouver, BCSkills
- Over 15 years in various open pit mining & process Plant environments
- Excellent "no compromise" Safety Observation & awareness
- Work ethic
- People skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Leadership experience
- Excellent Mechanical Aptitude
- Ability to Anticipate Outcomes and Take Corrective Actions
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Heavy Duty Machinery Experience
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Parts and Components Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading and Interpretation
- Metallurgy Process
- Maintain Equipment
- Welding Techniques
Certification
BC Mine Mine Rescue Surface (Basic)
Work Safe BC -Transportation Endorsement
Interprovincial Red Seal Welder
Terrain Forklift ( Telehandler)
First Aid Level C
Fall Arrest
CWB Level 1 Weld Inspector (expired 2023) can renew
Timeline
Journeyman Welder
IG Machine & Fibers
08.2022 - Current
Mine Maintenance Weld/Machine Shop Fabrication Supervisor
Teck (HVC Operations)
05.2018 - 05.2021
Journeyman Welder
Teck (HVC Operations)
07.2015 - 04.2021
Welding Foreman
Saskarc Ind.
04.2015 - 06.2015
Welding General Foreman
Flint Transfield
04.2013 - 03.2015
Journeyman Welder
Teck (Fording River Operations)
07.2004 - 03.2013
Level 1 Welding Inspector - Weld Inspection
Canadian Welding Bureau
Journeyman Blacksmith - Equine Science
Oklahoma Horseshoeing School
Welder Level A, B, & C - Welding
College of The Rockies
GED -
Gladstone Secondary School
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