Geoff Chalker
St. John's,NL
Summary
Thrives on learning new skills quickly and approaches daily challenges with flexibility and openness to changing needs. Superior work ethic with excellent communication, multitasking and prioritization skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheet Metal Worker-pipeFitter
Cahill
St. John's
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
Carpenter Help/Laborer
Independent Contractor
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
Delivery Driver
BakeMark
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
Delivery Truck Driver
Floral Delivery Edmonton
Edmonton
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Directed efficient product loading and checked load balance to prevent on-the-road incidents.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Positioned blocks and ties around items to secure cargo during transit.
- Verified contents of daily inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Operated and maintained heavy equipment safely, including forklifts, stair climbers and pallet jacks.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Brock Canada
Oil Sands (Fort Hills Project)
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Observed safe work practices and procedures as instituted by the company.
- Custom fabrication.
- Custom stainless steel flashing.
- Size and calculate material to cover insulated columns.
- Notch, bend and fold to fit material with use of pop rivets and banding
- Uncovered issues and addressed them immediately with the job foreman.
- Oversaw apprentices, answering questions and providing feedback on work.
- Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Allied Blower & Sheet Metal Ltd
Acheson, AB
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Performed weekly maintenance assessments.
- Received work orders from shop foreman, calculated material needed for job.
- Made cut list of all fittings for the job, shaped formed and built fittings to desired dimensions.
- Spot welded, welded fitting to finish product.
- Operated various machines, 12 foot break and shear, 4 and 5 foot rolling machines.
- Various hand machines, TDF, small and large Pittsburgh machines.
- WCB certified in vertical down welding (mig).
- Worked on Industrial sites (lumber Mill Shutdowns and maintenance and repairs)
- Assisted in caulking pipe joints to properly seal them.
- Installed and maintained Dust Collection systems.
Education
First Year Sheet Metal
NAIT - Patricia Campus
Edmonton, AB2004
Second Year Sheet Metal
NAIT - Patricia Campus
Edmonton, AB2006
Third Year Sheet Metal
SAIT
Calgary, AB2009
Forth Year Sheet Metal
SAIT
Calgary, AB2011
Skills
- Tools familiarity
- Job order prioritization
- Takes initiative with projects
- Efficient and goal oriented
- Mig and Tig Welding
- Cutting and bending skills
- Using forklifts
- Hand and power tools
- Welding safety precautions
- Fabrication professional
- Initiative to work independently
- Safety policies and procedures
- Maintaining safety
- Safety understanding
References
References Available upon request
Certification
- OSSA Fall Protection (expired)
- OSSA Aerial Work Platform (expired)
- First Aid Level C 9 (expired)
- OSSA Confined Space Entry (expired)
- Whmis 2016
- OSSA H2S (expired)
- Fort Hills Operation – Site rules and Regulations
- Fort Hills Operations Orientation-Safety Rules and Awareness
- Wildlife Awareness Basic WBT
- Fort Hills Operations- Values and Beliefs
- CSTS-09
Timeline
Sheet Metal Worker-pipeFitter
Cahill
05.2023 - 04.2024
Carpenter Help/Laborer
Independent Contractor
06.2022 - 01.2023
Delivery Driver
BakeMark
05.2021 - 04.2022
Delivery Truck Driver
Floral Delivery Edmonton
01.2020 - 05.2021
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Brock Canada
12.2017 - 04.2018
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Allied Blower & Sheet Metal Ltd
02.2015 - 09.2017
First Year Sheet Metal
NAIT - Patricia Campus
Second Year Sheet Metal
NAIT - Patricia Campus
Third Year Sheet Metal
SAIT
Forth Year Sheet Metal
SAIT
- OSSA Fall Protection (expired)
- OSSA Aerial Work Platform (expired)
- First Aid Level C 9 (expired)
- OSSA Confined Space Entry (expired)
- Whmis 2016
- OSSA H2S (expired)
- Fort Hills Operation – Site rules and Regulations
- Fort Hills Operations Orientation-Safety Rules and Awareness
- Wildlife Awareness Basic WBT
- Fort Hills Operations- Values and Beliefs
- CSTS-09
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