Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Gerry Oxford

Bonnyville,AB

Summary

Highly trained Pipefitter with over15 years of Oil and Gas Industry experience offering excellent skills in the trade from Apprenticeship to General Foreman responsibilities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of fabricating, assembling and installing pipe systems is highly sought.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Foreman

Federation Construction Services
09.2024 - Current

- Supervise work being done on construction site

- Ensure crews are completing tasks safely, and completed to our quality standard in a timely and safe manner

- Field measuring and confirming ISO’s and P&ID’s match

- Hand rigging as well as working with larger and smaller cranes to set piping, vessels, structural, etc.

- Managing and Supervising 3rd party contractors performing various tasks

FOREMAN

AECOM / GRAHAM Construction
04.2020 - 09.2024
  • AECOM/GRAHAM Projects Group
  • Moved out to work at Imperial Oil Cold Lake for AECOM / GRAHAM during the Pandemic as a Foreman for Sustaining Projects Group
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
  • Wrote weekly production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find the best solutions
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates

FOREMAN

AECOM
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • Fabrication Foreman in Bonnyville shop working on large-bore and small-bore projects
  • Worked on tacking tables as needed, and worked on Carbon, Duplex, and Stainless piping projects
  • Assembly working Foreman in Mod Yard Working on Install / Assembly of Mods to be shipped to site
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards
  • Handled issues relatively easily by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find the best solutions
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites

FOREMAN/GENERAL FOREMAN

SITE Energy Services
08.2015 - 08.2018
  • Planned and Coordinated Work and Manpower based on Schedule
  • Doing Fabrication and Mod assembly for Pipeline and Facility work to be done in the field
  • Worked on field construction in the Fort Saskatchewan and Fort McMurray area
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep the project fully operational
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers

APPRENTICE/JOURNEYMAN/LEAD HAND/PIPEFITTER FOREMAN

Flint Energy Services / URS
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Worked on well pads for CNRL, earned my Journeyman Ticket in2012, and took on more leadership roles as a Lead Hand and eventually as a foreman
  • Worked on Mods in the Mod Yard as well as Fabrication Projects
  • Gained lots of valuable experience as I worked my way from Apprentice to a Foreman Position
  • Followed safety protocols to avoid accidents
  • Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies
  • Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Worked independently in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity

APPRENTICE PIPEFITTER (LEAD HAND)

Flint Infrastructure
02.2011 - 08.2011
  • Worked on the Firebag Stage3 construction project as an Apprentice Pipefitter
  • Rigging, Hydro Testing, Planning experience
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work on time
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule

3RD YEAR APPRENTICE

Quinn Construction
11.2010 - 02.2011
  • Worked on Maintenance crew at Wolf Lake plant as an Apprentice Pipefitter
  • Followed safety protocols to avoid accidents

YEAR APPRENTICE PIPEFITTER

Flint, Albian Sands
08.2009 - 11.2010
  • Worked on construction and hydro test crews at Albian Sands as an Apprentice Pipefitter
  • Read and Interpret ISO's and P&ID's to complete projects
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment

APPRENTICE PIPEFITTER

Flint Energy Services
07.2008 - 08.2009
  • Worked as an Apprentice Pipefitter in the shop doing fabrication and hydro testing, as well as working maintenance and construction in the field in facilities and on pipelines
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines
  • Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards

ROUGHNECK/DERRICKHAND

Concord Well Servicing
10.2004 - 07.2008
  • Worked as a Roughneck/Derrick hand doing various well servicing jobs
  • Washed drilling rig and performed regular maintenance and inspections
  • Cleaned up and inspected equipment after use
  • Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts

LABORER

Universal Industries
08.2004 - 10.2004
  • Worked as a pipefitter/welder's helper preparing tanks for the field and installing piping
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule
  • Dressed Tanks to be sent out to the field for service
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members

WELDER, DELIVERY DRIVER

Welders Supply
10.2003 - 07.2004
  • Delivered compressed gas to various welding shops and locations at Inco mine and around town
  • Loading and Unloading Compressed Gas
  • Strapping Down Material
  • Proficient in Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers

GAS STATION ATTENDANT

Ultramar
04.2003 - 09.2003
  • Maintained clean and orderly workstation
  • Built trustful relationships with customers to encourage return visits
  • Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures
  • Maintained inventory of all saleable items
  • Pumped gas for guests and took payments

LABOURER

Aquatic Center
09.2002 - 12.2002
  • Worked as a helper/laborer at the Aquatic Center, helping keep up on housekeeping
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work on time

YOUTH CENTER HELPER

ICECAP Center
06.2002 - 09.2002
  • Helped around the Youth Center with housekeeping, Setting up for events, and Maintaining Different Areas of the facility (Outdoor Basketball Court, Playground, etc..)

Education

NCSO Certification - undefined

ACSA, Edmonton, AB
03.2018

Journeyman / Red Seal Certificate - Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Keyano College, Fort McMurray, AB
05.2012

Apprenticeship - Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Keyano College, Fort McMurray, AB
05.2010

Apprenticeship - Steamfitter / Pipefitter

Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB
05.2009
Completed1st Year Technical Training for Steamfitter / Pipefitter

Grade12 diploma - undefined

Indian River High, Springdale, NL
01.2002

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork / Team Building
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Job Planning
  • Interpret ISO's and P&ID's
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Self-Control and Integrity
  • Piping Execution
  • Safety Program Compliance

Certification

  • Journeyman/Redseal Steamfitter Pipefitter
  • ITI Advanced Rigger Training
  • NCSO - National Construction Safety Officer
  • Standard First Aid-Level C CPR and AED
  • Basic firefighting training
  • Gas Detection Awareness training
  • Fire Extinguisher Awareness
  • CSTS
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • SQS(Safety Qualified Supervisor)
  • Training Fall Protection training
  • H2S Alive Training
  • Elevated Work Platform
  • Skid Steer

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

General Foreman - Federation Construction Services
09.2024 - Current
FOREMAN - AECOM / GRAHAM Construction
04.2020 - 09.2024
FOREMAN - AECOM
08.2018 - 04.2020
FOREMAN/GENERAL FOREMAN - SITE Energy Services
08.2015 - 08.2018
APPRENTICE/JOURNEYMAN/LEAD HAND/PIPEFITTER FOREMAN - Flint Energy Services / URS
08.2011 - 08.2015
APPRENTICE PIPEFITTER (LEAD HAND) - Flint Infrastructure
02.2011 - 08.2011
3RD YEAR APPRENTICE - Quinn Construction
11.2010 - 02.2011
YEAR APPRENTICE PIPEFITTER - Flint, Albian Sands
08.2009 - 11.2010
APPRENTICE PIPEFITTER - Flint Energy Services
07.2008 - 08.2009
ROUGHNECK/DERRICKHAND - Concord Well Servicing
10.2004 - 07.2008
LABORER - Universal Industries
08.2004 - 10.2004
WELDER, DELIVERY DRIVER - Welders Supply
10.2003 - 07.2004
GAS STATION ATTENDANT - Ultramar
04.2003 - 09.2003
LABOURER - Aquatic Center
09.2002 - 12.2002
YOUTH CENTER HELPER - ICECAP Center
06.2002 - 09.2002
ACSA - NCSO Certification,
Keyano College - Journeyman / Red Seal Certificate, Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Keyano College - Apprenticeship, Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Lakeland College - Apprenticeship, Steamfitter / Pipefitter
Indian River High - Grade12 diploma,
Gerry Oxford