Dustin Barnes
Vernon
Summary
Experienced Red Seal Welder and TSBC Class A Pressure Welder with over 20 years in welding, pipefitting, and industrial construction. Expertise includes pressure welding and installation of stainless and carbon steel piping systems. Led diverse teams as a business owner and foreman, ensuring safety and quality while effectively managing projects and client relations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Welder
Barnes Welding Ltd
Vernon
09.2022 - Current
- Procure contracts and manage all day-to-
day business operations, including client relations, project planning, scheduling. - Perform welding, fabrication, and pipefitting work in commercial and industrial mechanical rooms.
- Install and modify hydronic heating and cooling systems, water piping, and product transfer piping systems.
- Interpret drawings, develop fabrication solutions, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to specifications.
- Procure contracts and manage all day-to-day business operations, including client relations, project planning, scheduling.
Welder/Foreman
Graham’s Welding Ltd
Salmon Arm
09.2006 - 09.2022
- Supervised and coordinated welding crews on commercial and industrial projects, including hospitals, industrial mechanical rooms, and clean-room facilities within the food and beverage industry.
- Interpreted drawings, specifications, and welding procedures to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
- Trained and mentored welding apprentices, providing hands-on instruction in welding techniques, safety practices, and trade knowledge.
- Collaborated closely with pipefitters, millwrights, electricians, refrigeration mechanics, and other trades to successfully complete complex industrial projects.
Welder/Millwright
Norjay Industries
Vernon
04.2006 - 09.2006
- Performed welding, fabrication, and millwright duties in sawmill operations.
- Rigged and installed industrial equipment and machinery.
- Installed and repaired hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Fabricated catwalks, supports, and structural components.
- Worked safely in demanding industrial environments.
Education
Level C, B, A & Redseal - Welding
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC 05.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
- Rig welding
- Welding techniques
- Pipefitting
- Piping systems
- Fabrication expertise
- Hydronic, Natural Gas, Boiler & Product Transfer Systems
- Ammonia Refrigeration Piping
- Rigging & Equipment Installation
- Blueprint Reading & Interpretation
- Field Installation & Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Mentorship training
- Adaptability in dynamic work environments
Certification
- TSBC Class A Pressure Welder
- Red Seal Welder (Level A)
- PWP 7, 8, 10
- CWB W47.1 SMAW
Timeline
Owner/Welder
Barnes Welding Ltd
09.2022 - Current
Welder/Foreman
Graham’s Welding Ltd
09.2006 - 09.2022
Welder/Millwright
Norjay Industries
04.2006 - 09.2006
Level C, B, A & Redseal - Welding
Thompson Rivers University
05.2001 - 06.2004