Gavin Heggestad
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, driving operational efficiency and project success. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to enhance team productivity and safety. Track record of fostering collaborative environment and adapting to dynamic work conditions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Hand
Benedict Pipeline
6111-45 Street, Leduc, Alberta
07.2021 - 04.2025
- Operation of various types of heavy equipment
- Operation of all tools required on-site
- Worked from start to finish on multiple stretches of pipeline in a four-year period at all stages of construction
- Transport and upkeep of a company truck
- Oversight and training of junior team members
- Contributed in brainstorming discussions to enhance productivity and problem solve
- Performing routine equipment checks and maintenance
- Maintaining a clean and organized worksite
- Backfilling hotlines to required compaction
- Practicing effective communication to ensure alignment
- Working with environmentalist on-site to satisfy the required standards
- Loading and unloading of materials on/off semis
- Practicing workplace safety standards and contributing in tailgate meetings on-site
- Completing Field Level Hazard Assessments daily
Swamper
Tornado Projects Ltd
108 Elbow Drive NE, Redcliff, Alberta
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Traveled with drivers to assist with loading, unloading, and maintenance.
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Improved pipefitting efficiency by assisting in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping systems.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Maintained a clean work area, contributing to both safety standards and overall professionalism of the job site.
- Utilized various types of slings, hooks, and other rigging gear for diverse hoisting operations.
- Reclamation
- Installed/tore down barbed wire fences
Education
High School Diploma -
Crescent Heights High School
Medicine Hat, AB06-2020
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Team oversight and coordination
- Team member training
- Safety conscious
- Eagerness to learn
- Safety protocols
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Stock control
- Efficiency in high-pressure and fast-paced settings
Languages
English
Certification
- Class 5 Drivers License
- First Aid
- H2S Alive
- Ground Disturbance (Level 2)
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Pipeline Construction Safety Training
- Frontend Loader Awareness & Training
- Skid Steer Loader Awareness & Training
- ATV Training Course
- UTV Training Course
Timeline
Lead Hand
Benedict Pipeline
07.2021 - 04.2025
Swamper
Tornado Projects Ltd
03.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Crescent Heights High School