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JAMES DE WOLF

Winnipeg,Manitoba

Summary

Experienced Industrial Sandblaster/Painter

30+ years in this field

Detail-oriented, excelling in quality control, safety compliance, and workflow optimization Proven ability to meet operational goals.

Have been a member in good standing with IUPAT since 1998 in the USA and Canada

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Supervisor

Western Industrial Services Ltd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
10.2018 - 08.2025
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and productivity.
  • Monitored compliance with safety regulations and company policies consistently.
  • Performed quality control checks on all incoming and outgoing goods.
  • Coordinated with other departments regarding delivery times of finished products.
  • Developed strategies for improving efficiency and productivity within the shop environment.

Industrial Sand Blaster/Spray Painter

Advance Coating Solutions
Edmonton, Alberta
03.2014 - 09.2018
  • Sand blasted and painted oil tanks and pipes
  • Operated and maintained EBE's
  • Installed and repaired oil tank liners

Industrial Sand Blaster/Painter

Park Deroche Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2013 - 11.2013
  • Operated sandblasting equipment to prepare surfaces for coating and finishing.
  • Spray painted and striped bridge
  • Trained apprentices as required

Industrial Sand Blaster/Spray Painter

Micro Industrial
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
01.2012 - 05.2013
  • Operated sandblasting equipment to prepare surfaces for painting and finishing.
  • Painted Pipes and I-Beams at Potash Mine
  • Operated compressors, striping machines, sandblasting and spray painting equipment
  • Trained apprentices

Education

High School Diploma -

Seneca Vocational High School
Buffalo, New York, USA
06-1984

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Safety compliance
  • Workflow optimization
  • Team leadership
  • Operation and maintenance of construction machinery
  • Certificates: CAS - Level 2
  • Workplace Incident Investigations
  • WSH Committee and Worker Safety and Health Representative
  • C-1 Fundamentals of Protective Coatings
  • C-5 Lead/Hazardous Coating Removal Refresher

Timeline

Shop Supervisor

Western Industrial Services Ltd.
10.2018 - 08.2025

Industrial Sand Blaster/Spray Painter

Advance Coating Solutions
03.2014 - 09.2018

Industrial Sand Blaster/Painter

Park Deroche Inc.
05.2013 - 11.2013

Industrial Sand Blaster/Spray Painter

Micro Industrial
01.2012 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Seneca Vocational High School
JAMES DE WOLF