Joshua Vick
Edson,Alberta
Summary
I am a committed employee who is self motivated and has a strong work ethic. I am a team player with good interpersonal skills that allow for good communication with others both individually and in groups. Experiences have prepared me to adapt to the continuous changes I've experience in both my work and personal life. I have a willingness to learn new skills, and share knowledge with others. I believe taking on responsibility leads to personal growth and success. I also believe having a strong culture based in safety, ethics, humility, respect, and hard work leads to positive outcomes and work environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator
BP/Apache/Paramount Resources
09.2009 - Current
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Optimized production workflows by analyzing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing corrective actions.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
Oil and Gas Optimization Specialist
Premier Integrated Technologies
10.2004 - 08.2009
- Duties include all aspects of Oil and Gas Optimization
- This includes the installing and servicing of many types of plunger systems, shooting fluid levels, conducting surface casing vent tests, pump jack test, manual and auto annular buildups.
- Nov 2007- Sept 2008 I managed The local office and worked with a budget of 3 million dollars.
Operator
Enersul
- The loading of liquid and solid sulfur cars for transport.
- Duties included the production of slate sulfur, running heavy equipment like a loader, cat, and track machine for moving train cars.
Sales Associate
Castle Rentals
- 08.2003
- Duties were that of a sales representative, running the front counter, servicing equipment, and transporting equipment.
Service Technician
Fountain Tire
05.2002 - 08.2002
Duties included running a service truck, servicing large fleets of heavy vehicles, and working the front counter as a service representative.
Safety Specialist
Mid-West Safety Services
03.2000 - 04.2002
- Duties included setting up jobs and job packages, running jobs, writing tickets, running and creating drill plans, using various gas detection systems like rig rat I and II, Gasteck and Monalarm
- Other duties include maintaining and repairing equipment like hoses, cables, air packs, service vehicles and some electronics.
Service Technician
Fountain Tire Heavy Truck Center
- 03.2000
- Duties included repairing, installing, and balancing tires of all sizes and makes.
Wapiti Oil Field Contracting
06.1999
- Laborer
Fox Creek School
01.1999 - 06.1999
- Special Education Teacher Assistant
Fox Creek Fitness Center
01.1999 - 06.1999
- Fitness Trainer
Heavy Oil Battery Operator
Husky Oil Mervin Battery
05.1998 - 09.1998
- Operator
Operator
Husky Oil Pipeline Terminal and Tank Farm facility
05.1997 - 09.1997
- Operator
Education
Production Field Operations Level IV
Sait
Alberta, CanadaPhysical Education
Augustana University College
Camrose, Alberta01.1999
High School Diploma -
St. Walburg School
St. Walburg, Sk06.1994
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Compliance
- Valid Driver's License
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Plant Safety
- Deadline Adherence
- Production procedures
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer Skills
Attributes
I am an honest, self motivated, energetic, and creative person who enjoys problem solving and working with people. I am also computer literate and mechanically inclined.
Specializedtraining
- H2S
- TDG
- WHIMS
- First Aid
- ATV
- Confined Space and Entry
- Fall Arrest
- Schlumberge Safe Driving
- ICS 100
- Chainsaw Safety Course
References
- Wilf Schierbeck, Lead Operator Kaybob South, Paramount Resources, Edson Alberta, (780)723-0692
- Ryan Hall, Assistant Principle Parkland High School, Edson Alberta, (780)712-9128
- Steve Ripkins, Principle Parkland High School, Edson Alberta, (780)712-9128
- Andy McCracken, Edson Fish and Game Association President, (780)517-2486
Hobbies and Interests
- Mechanics
- Wood working
- Bow building
- Fishing and hunting
- Sports
- Coaching
- Music (Guitar and Mandolin)
Volunteer Experience
- Edson Fish and Game Association
- Edson, Parkland Composite High School: Chaperone on field trips, Archery coach, Assistant Advisor to the Envirothon team, Guest speaker to outdoor classes.
Languages
English
Certification
Beyond the typical oil and gas certifications I have certifications of,
Hunter Education Instructor, International Bow Hunting Instructor,
Range Safety Officer, and AHEIA (Alberta Hunters Education Instructors Association) Archery Instructor for (NASP).
Additional Information
Beyond work I like to volunteer in the community. During the school year I go into Parkland School and help with the phys ed, wilderness and outdoor ed classes. I teach many different skills like knife work, fish cleaning, bow building, archery, fire building, open fire cooking, animal tracking and some hunters ed. I have also coach the high school archery team for the last 6 years and the Pine Grove archery team for 2. I also volunteer with the local Edson Fish and Game Association as their Archery chairman. I put on archery shoots, run an archery club during winter months, and work with special groups and clubs to instruct them in archery.
Timeline
Operator
BP/Apache/Paramount Resources
09.2009 - Current
Oil and Gas Optimization Specialist
Premier Integrated Technologies
10.2004 - 08.2009
Service Technician
Fountain Tire
05.2002 - 08.2002
Safety Specialist
Mid-West Safety Services
03.2000 - 04.2002
Wapiti Oil Field Contracting
06.1999
Fox Creek School
01.1999 - 06.1999
Fox Creek Fitness Center
01.1999 - 06.1999
Heavy Oil Battery Operator
Husky Oil Mervin Battery
05.1998 - 09.1998
Operator
Husky Oil Pipeline Terminal and Tank Farm facility
05.1997 - 09.1997
Operator
Enersul
Sales Associate
Castle Rentals
- 08.2003
Service Technician
Fountain Tire Heavy Truck Center
- 03.2000
Production Field Operations Level IV
Sait
Physical Education
Augustana University College
High School Diploma -
St. Walburg School
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