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Ethan Bergen

Calgary,AB

Summary

Highly driven welder with experience in structural welding and steel erection, however very eager to expand skill set and venture into a different scope of welding.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Welder

The Welding Shop
08.2022 - Current
  • Erected structural steel to correct location and elevation using blueprints and other layout tools. These structures include steel parapets, mezzanines, stairs, elevator shafts, etc.
  • Many jobs included smaller tasks and repairs like repairing cracks in heavy equipment and simple installations of weldments.
  • Most welding was done using a welding rig and SMAW
  • Jobs took place on small and big job sites, experience working with other trades and companies to complete the job quickly and safely.
  • Experience working with Zoom booms, articulating lifts, scissor lifts, forklift, overhead cranes, mobile cranes, and other heavy equipment.

Welders Helper

OCL Group Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted Rig Welder by setting up cables, grinders, torches, and other equipment to complete each weld joint
  • Experience in main line, tie ins, and smaller miscellaneous jobs on site
  • Participated in daily FLHA's and toolbox talks, as well as weekly safety meetings

Skilled Laborer

Sureway Group of Companies
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Read and interpret blueprints for layout
  • Punch, drill, shear, and cope structural steel (angle, S shape, etc.)
  • Welding with SMAW, GMAW, MCAW, and FCAW for small repairs on tools/machinery, plugging holes, and various projects
  • Complete paperwork including material used, offcuts, inventory, heat numbers, as well as bundling and labeling packages ready to be transported
  • Use of overhead crane on daily basis
  • Complete jobs on schedule.

Lube Technician

Camrose Chrysler
01.2018 - 11.2019
  • Performed regular vehicle maintenance, oil changes, tire rotations, brakes, and dismounting/mounting tires
  • Helped technicians with advanced work such as electrical diagnosing and suspension work.
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Mount Pleasant
Camrose, AB
06.2019

Skills

  • Read and understand blueprints
  • Translate blueprints and layout
  • Ability to weld with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and TIG
  • Welding in all positions, including out-of-position and awkward positions
  • Oxy-Fuel cutting
  • Knowledge to run and maintain a welding rig
  • Work safely around heavy equipment
  • Identifying and addressing hazards on-site
  • Communicate effectively with site supers and other trades

Certification


  • 08/15/24, Fall Protection (worksafe.ca)
  • No Expiry, CSTS-20
  • 07/11/26 Confined Space entry/monitor/rescue
  • 02/04/25, H2S Alive

Timeline

Field Welder

The Welding Shop
08.2022 - Current

Welders Helper

OCL Group Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2022

Skilled Laborer

Sureway Group of Companies
09.2021 - 01.2022

Lube Technician

Camrose Chrysler
01.2018 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Mount Pleasant
Ethan Bergen