Jeffrey Blondin
Squamish
Summary
A dedicated and experienced Welder and Rope technician who values active and engaged work. A fast learner who enjoys a job well done and opportunities to learn. Able to utilize a variety of skill sets and contribute high value.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder / Rope Access Technician
Graham Construction / Mistras
11.2022 - Current
- Perform welding repair and maintenance at height via rope access.
- Working in oil sands industry with a strong safety culture.
- Completed all of shutdown scope in a timely manner.
Welder/ Fitter
Sea to Sky Welding
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Welder and Fitter for custom metal work
- Structural fabrication and on-site installation
- Acting as leader of a small team, planning jobs and material, welding according to standards
- Metallurgy and structural knowledge, working under pressure and respecting deadlines
- Working in strenuous positions for prolonged period of time.
- All position welding of multiple process
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Rigger / Acro-Rigger
Cirque du Soleil
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Working as a rigger on the core crew for the creation of a new show
- Taking care of training and respecting schedule
- Maintenance and repair of equipment and props
- Performing inspections and keeping records
- Working closely with artists and a small technical team.
Rope access technician
Vision rope access
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Performing building inspection and maintenance via rope access, selecting proper anchors and techniques to access work location
- Working safely at height.
Lineman / Rigger
Westower communication
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Telecommunication lineman working on towers and monopoles
- Accessing work locations by ladders, aid climbing and ropes access
- Working in harsh weather conditions, working efficiently at height for long period, executing very physical tasks, strong teamwork.
Professional Helicopter Pilot
Quebec Helicopter
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Acting as Pilot in Command of the aircraft
- Flight planning and adapting to ever changing conditions and environments
- Working under stressful conditions, safety consciousness, customer relationship and professionalism
- Aircraft inspections and operating aircraft within manufacturer limitations
Welder / Fitter
Les Réservoires Gil-fab
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Building various vessels, low-pressure and high-pressure, from drawings
- Rolling plates to circumference desired and assembling and welding
- Layout of openings and assembling fittings
- Welding and pressure testing of vessels.
Welder / Fitter
Davie Shipyard
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Building ships sections in the shop and assembling in Dry dock
- Welding x-ray tested joints.
- Working in confined space
Welder / Fitter
JMF
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Build various overhead cranes and lifting equipment from drawings to final product.
- Weld with FCAW and SMAW process in all positions.
- Use overhead cranes to moves heavy things around the shop.
- Work alone or as part of a small team.
Education
Red Seal Welder Journeyman -
ITA
Vancouver2022
CWB Tickets: FCAW / SMAW All Position Mild Steel -
CWB
Squamish2023
CWB Ticket: SMAW 3 Positions Stainless Steel -
CWB
Edmonton2023
B-Pressure Welding Ticket: F3/F4 - F6/F6 -
ABSA
Edmonton2024
IRATA / SPRAT Level 1 -
Technical Access Group
North Vancouver, BC2022
10H Construction Safety And Health -
OSHA
05.2019
IRATA Level 1 -
Pacific Ropes
Burnaby2018
Commercial Helicopter Pilot License -
Passport Helicoptere
Mascouche2013
600h Pipe Welding Professional Study -
CFML
Laval2009
1800h Welding And Fitting Professional Study -
CEP
St-Jerome2008
Skills
- 7 Years working as a welder in various industries
- 4 Years experience working as a Rigger/lineman/rope technician in different fields
- Highly reliable, safety conscious, physically fit and quick and determined learner
- Red Seal welder Journeyman
- IRATA / SPRAT Level 1
Timeline
Welder / Rope Access Technician
Graham Construction / Mistras
11.2022 - Current
Welder/ Fitter
Sea to Sky Welding
06.2020 - 10.2022
Rigger / Acro-Rigger
Cirque du Soleil
04.2019 - 04.2020
Rope access technician
Vision rope access
06.2018 - 09.2018
Lineman / Rigger
Westower communication
02.2015 - 08.2016
Professional Helicopter Pilot
Quebec Helicopter
06.2014 - 02.2015
Welder / Fitter
Les Réservoires Gil-fab
02.2013 - 06.2014
Welder / Fitter
Davie Shipyard
01.2012 - 01.2013
Welder / Fitter
JMF
01.2010 - 01.2012
Red Seal Welder Journeyman -
ITA
CWB Tickets: FCAW / SMAW All Position Mild Steel -
CWB
CWB Ticket: SMAW 3 Positions Stainless Steel -
CWB
B-Pressure Welding Ticket: F3/F4 - F6/F6 -
ABSA
IRATA / SPRAT Level 1 -
Technical Access Group
10H Construction Safety And Health -
OSHA
IRATA Level 1 -
Pacific Ropes
Commercial Helicopter Pilot License -
Passport Helicoptere
600h Pipe Welding Professional Study -
CFML
1800h Welding And Fitting Professional Study -
CEP
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