Gabriel David
Edmonton
Summary
Experienced pipeline worker with a strong track record in the industry, including 5 years of specialized expertise in coating and blasting. Recognized for a dedicated work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to safety and quality. Proficient in surface preparation, application of protective coatings, and thriving in fast-paced, physically demanding environments. A dependable team player who consistently delivers exceptional results within established timelines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skilled Laborer
Macro Pipelines
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Sandblast welds, and structural. Assist sandblaster, pot watch, and maintain sandblast truck and equipment.
- Holiday test pipe, and repair jeeps on production pipe.
- Heat pipe with induction coil or torch to specific temperature.
- Mix coating for application.
- Bore support crew.
- Assist welders for both bore casing pipe and for mainline production pipe.
- Directed/signalled traffic and spot heavy equipment operators.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Prepared, poured and spread materials such as dirt and crush at designated locations.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Carried out duties by transporting supplies, operating equipment and completing basic support tasks.
- Enhanced team efficiency and multitasking abilities by effectively using hand tools, power tools and equipment.
- Signaled equipment operators to complete proper alignments, movements and adjustments.
- Used shovels on heavy equipment, and to move different materials based on job needs.
- Rigged pipe and other materials with side boom and pipe layer.
- Built and dismantled trench boxes.
Coating Technician/Sandblaster/Spray Gun Operator
Pro Paint Canada
10.2024 - Current
- Managed conventional spray gun processes ensuring efficient operations.
- Specialized in meeting industry standards through effective abrasive cleaning methods.
- Executed sandblasting operations.
- Executed application of urethanes, epoxies, and zinc coatings.
- Applied coatings using brushes and rollers
- Ensured compliance with all safety protocols.
Specialized Skilled Labour
Pipeworx
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Application of coating on 12” and 16” pipe. (Denso and SP)
- Heat pipe to certain spec with induction coil or with torch.
- Responsible for mixing, and inventory on all coating materials.
- Calibration of Holiday Test equipment.
- Holiday test pipe to certain spec.
- Salt test.
- Assist Sandblaster and maintain equipment.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Built skid piles.
- Rig pipe and induction coil with picker operator.
- Recorded daily driver log information.
- Manually and mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
Skilled Laborer
Vault Pipelines
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Operating skid steer to level grade, backfill and clean up.
- Operate smooth drum roller (HAM)
- Operate jumping jack compaction power tools.
- Aligning pipe and bolt up, with hand and power tools.
- Measure specific dimensions of material and cut to specific measurements.
- Assisting heavy equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ross Sheppard High School
Edmonton, AB06.2006
Skills
- Superior Work Ethic
- Loading and Unloading Systems
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Verbal Communication
- Safety-First Mentality
- Problem Solving
- Heavy Lifting
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Hand and Power Tools
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Situational Awareness
- Large-Scale Measurement
- Physical Agility and Coordination
- Code Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Dependable
- Team Player
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Quality Control
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Incident Reporting
Languages
English
Certification
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
- H2S
- First Aid Level C
- Ground Disturbance Level 2
- Confined Space
- Fall Arrest
- WHIMIS
- PCST
- TDG
- CSTS (2020)
- Aerial Work Platform
Timeline
Coating Technician/Sandblaster/Spray Gun Operator
Pro Paint Canada
10.2024 - Current
Skilled Laborer
Macro Pipelines
05.2022 - 10.2024
Specialized Skilled Labour
Pipeworx
08.2021 - 04.2022
Skilled Laborer
Vault Pipelines
10.2018 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Ross Sheppard High School
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