Jesse Bray
Grande Prairie
Summary
High Pressure Pipe/TIG Welder with more than five years of training at various levels. Structural experience in shipyard welding
and the ability to work physically demanding jobs. Knowledge of basic scaffolding procedures through completion of
scaffolding course. Team player as well as working independently without supervision. Committed to following work
safe procedures. Ability to work long hours in inclement weather and flexible schedules.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lobster Fisherman
Queen B inc
Englishtown
04.2017 - 08.2025
- Trap Setting.
- Lobster Identification and Grading.
- Navigation and Vessel Operation.
- Bait Preparation and Storage.
- Knot Tying and Splicing.
- Buoy Retrieval and Deployment.
- Deckhand on commercial fishing vessels
- Secure ropes upon arrival in port.
- Perform maintenance to mussel lines and vessels.
- Harvest catch and preparing for shipping.
Welder
Canadian Maritime Engineering (CME)
North Sydney
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Inspected welds to ensure compliance with safety standards and specifications.
- Used oxyacetylene and other torches to perform welding operations.
- Conducted ship component construction and repair tasks on a regular basis.
- Used torches and other cutting tools in an efficient and safe manner
- Performed heavy steel components welding for a variety of ships of all sizes
Swamper/Oil Field Worker
Guardian Oilfield Services
Nisku
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Inspected thread ends of piping for oil service rigs
- Kicked pipes onto loader and set up skids for pipes
- Guided heavy equipment operators driving loaders, trucks, etc.
- Assisted machine operator by locating and running tools, maintaining equipment and cleaning shop
- Safely operated machinery to tighten ends of pipes; carried heavy piping between work area
Seismic Work/Laborer
CGG Veritas
Fort McMurray
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Walked long distances when hauling and laying seismic cables along ground.
- Shoveled and hand drilled holes in ground for planting seismic computers (DSU's)
- Carried equipment and seismic gear (cables, batteries, etc)
- Followed safety protocols to mitigate risks during operational activities.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
Education
High Pressure Welding - Welding
McKenzie Collage
Sydney, NS 09.2016 - 03.2017
Skills
- Determined layout and fitting requirements; Selected size and type of pipe
- Trained in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
- Measured, cut, threaded, and bent pipe to required shape and size
- Welded, brazed, cemented and soldered pipes and joints
- Removed and replaced defective components
- Operated and maintained welding tools/equipment (oxyacetylene cutting torch, grinders, drills, etc)
- Familiar with welding processes: SMAW , TIG, Stick, MIG, Flux Core, etc
- Completed 2 week scaffolding course through Construction Cans Program
Certification
- CWB
- FCAW/MCAW - flat/horizontal/vertical up/overhead
- SMAW - flat/horizontal/vertical up/overhead
- High Pressure(pipe)
- GTAW - all positions
- SMAW - all positions
- TIG
Timeline
Welder
Canadian Maritime Engineering (CME)
06.2018 - 06.2019
Lobster Fisherman
Queen B inc
04.2017 - 08.2025
High Pressure Welding - Welding
McKenzie Collage
09.2016 - 03.2017
Swamper/Oil Field Worker
Guardian Oilfield Services
12.2014 - 12.2015
Seismic Work/Laborer
CGG Veritas
10.2013 - 11.2014