DON MITCHELL
Sherwood Park
Summary
Construction leader with strong expertise in overseeing large-scale projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating teams, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Known for effective collaboration, adaptability, and delivering results under tight deadlines. Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Inspector
TC Energy
07.2016 - 09.2024
- Maintained accurate inspection records for future reference and quality control purposes.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in team meetings focused on identifying root causes of recurring issues.
- Ensured safety compliance with regular audits of equipment and work areas.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by reviewing blueprints and ensuring alignment with project requirements before commencing work.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by recommending appropriate repair methods for non-conforming welds, taking into account defect severity and project requirements.
- Reduced rework costs by identifying defects early in the fabrication process through diligent inspections.
- Collaborated with third-party inspection agencies to ensure seamless coordination of activities and timely completion of required tests.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining organized records of completed welds, tests performed, and any resulting nonconformities.
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Conducted visual inspections of welded joints using various tools such as magnifying glasses, mirrors, or videoscopes for accurate assessments.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
Assistant Chief
Trans Northern Pipelines
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: APPL Replacement Project
- Responsible to ensure safety, environmental and construction standards and local regulations are followed by all construction and inspection personnel at all times
- Ensure the construction work conforms to the company specifications and address non-conformances, raised by any of the inspection team, with the contractor
- Act as liaison between operations and the construction contractor where necessary
- Ensure design deviations on site are properly addressed by the field engineer and followed through to approval with the appropriate documentation
- APPL Replacement Project
Welding Inspector
TransCanada Pipelines
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Sundre Crossover Project
- Responsible for welder Qualifications, Mechanized GMAW/PGMAW and SMAW
- Mainline Backend Welding Inspector/Tie-in Welding Inspector
- 20.9kms of 42"
- Sundre Crossover Project
Welding Inspector
TransCanada Pipelines
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Responsible for Welder Qualifications, Mechanized GMAW/ PGMAW/SMAW/FCAW
- Tie-Ins and Final Tie-Ins
- 36.4kms of 48"
Welding Inspector
TransCanada Pipelines
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsible for Mainline and Tie-Ins
- 90km of 24" and 12"
Owner/Operator
Stonehedge Landscaping Inc.
05.2007 - 09.2015
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Working with Landscape Architect and customer to come up with final landscape drawings to produce quote.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Completed all aspects of landscaping from rough grade, retaining walls, pavers, circle kits, ponds and water features, putting greens, planting trees, shrubs to customer satisfaction
Welding Inspector
Statoil/Worley Parsons
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Responsible for Fabrication, Mainline and Tie-Ins
- 73km NPS 12 Dilbit and NPS 8 Diluent Lines
Supervisor
Black Dog Energy
02.2008 - 05.2008
- Multi Well Tie-In and pipeline approximately 10 km
Construction Consultant
Husky Oil
01.2006 - 05.2007
- Responsible for inspection and cost control of multiple projects including single well tie-ins to 30 km pipelines from 3" to 16" from clearing to clean up
- Pipeline facilities, fabrication and plant construction
Construction Superintendent
Husky Oil
01.2006 - 03.2007
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Maintained accurate records related to project progress reports, change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices for timely submission to clients or regulatory agencies when required.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Coordinated pre-construction activities such as site assessments, permitting procedures, and material procurement to expedite the start of new projects effectively.
- Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring quality work throughout the project lifecycle.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
Owner/Operator
DonBar Welding Co. Ltd
02.1989 - 01.2007
- B Pressure (Red Seal) Welder
- Skilled in interpreting blueprints and ensuring high quality welds for infrastructure projects on various jobs across Western Canada
- Responsible for all aspects of Fabrication, Welding, Pipeline Construction
Education
B Pressure Welding -
Northern Institute of Technology
Edmonton, Alberta06-1990
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment operation
- Job planning
- Project leadership
- Project management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Fabrication experience
Certifications And Tickets
- Journeyman 'B' Pressure Red Seal ticket
- CWB Level 1 Welding Inspection Certification
- Emergency First Aid/CPR
- H2S
- WHMIS
- Ground Disturbance Ticket Level II
Certification
Emergency First Aid
Ground Distrurbance Level II
H2S
WHMIS
CWB Welding Level 1
Clear Driving Record
Timeline
Assistant Chief
Trans Northern Pipelines
07.2018 - 11.2019
Welding Inspector
TransCanada Pipelines
01.2018 - 03.2018
Welding Inspector
TransCanada Pipelines
01.2017 - 09.2017
Welding Inspector
TC Energy
07.2016 - 09.2024
Welding Inspector
TransCanada Pipelines
01.2015 - 04.2016
Welding Inspector
Statoil/Worley Parsons
01.2010 - 03.2010
Supervisor
Black Dog Energy
02.2008 - 05.2008
Owner/Operator
Stonehedge Landscaping Inc.
05.2007 - 09.2015
Construction Superintendent
Husky Oil
01.2006 - 03.2007
Construction Consultant
Husky Oil
01.2006 - 05.2007
Owner/Operator
DonBar Welding Co. Ltd
02.1989 - 01.2007
Emergency First Aid
Ground Distrurbance Level II
H2S
WHMIS
CWB Welding Level 1
Clear Driving Record
B Pressure Welding -
Northern Institute of Technology
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