Kevin Snowdon
Clearwater,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented welder and metal fabricator with strong technical skills and a proven track record in safety compliance. Expertise in team management and blueprint interpretation, consistently delivering high-quality fabrication solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Snowman Enterprises Ltd.
Clearwater, British Columbia
04.2006 - Current
- Design and fabricate custom steel, aluminum and stainless products done in house or at remote locations
- Cultivated long-term customer relationships through exceptional service and issue resolution.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for delivered products and services.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations across all operations.
Lead Metal Fabricator- Movie and Film Industry
Multiple TV and Film Productions
Vancouver, British Columbia
12.2017 - 06.2024
- Hired and trained crew of welders and fabricators on safety protocols and techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to establish dimensions, tolerances, and materials for fabrication.
- Executed hands-on welding, fabrication, and finishing tasks on various structures.
Fabrication Welder
Bannister Pipelines
Clearwater/ Chilliwack, BC
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Custom fabrication, alterations, and repairs on components and machinery involved in pipeline construction including transport trucks, trailers, boring machines, excavators, dozers, side-booms, skids, buckets
Maintenance welder
SMS Equipment
Kamloops, British Columbia
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Assess, upkeep, and overhaul mining equipment at Gibraltor and Highland Valley Mines.
Welder
Lethbridge Millwrites
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Implemented penstock powerhouse construction, modifications, and maintenance within Terrace, Squamish, Gibsons, Harrison Lk-BC, and Grande Falls-NL.
Pipe Welder- Hydro Electric Penstocks
Kiewit Infrastruture Group
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2009 - 09.2016
- Executed fitting and pipe welding on projects at Toba Inlet, Mayo, Port McNeil, and Smooth Rock.
Performed high-quality welding in diverse locations including British Columbia and Ontario.
Contributed to multiple project teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Collaborated with engineers to optimize pipe installation processes across various sites.
Welder/ Iron Worker, Equipment Operator
North American Pile Driving
Vancouver, British Columbia
08.2005 - 09.2015
- Installed, secured, and welded various pilings and bridge bents across lower mainland
Education
Red Seal Journeyman Welder -
Okanagan College
Kelowna09-2003
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Customer relationship management
- Compliance enforcement
- Technical blueprint interpretation
- Custom fabrication
- Project management
- Proficient in; SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, TIG (Aluminum, Stainless, Carbon), Arc Gouging, Lancing, Oxy/ Acet Cutting
- Equipment maintenance, repairs and improvements
- Safety protocol implementation
- Quality work and attention to detail
Certification
Journeyman Read Seal Welder
Welding Level- A,B,C
(pressure weld procedures) PWP-7, PWP-10, BCP-100
CWB Certification- FCAW, MCAW & SMAW
Rough Terrain Fork Lift Operator
Telehandler
Confined Space Entry and Monitor
Pipeline Construction Safety
Welding Level- A,B,C
(pressure weld procedures) PWP-7, PWP-10, BCP-100
CWB Certification- FCAW, MCAW & SMAW
Rough Terrain Fork Lift Operator
Telehandler
Confined Space Entry and Monitor
Pipeline Construction Safety
References
- Jordan Scott - Owner Spahats Creek Resort/ RN. Clearwater BC. 807-355-6371
- Troy Rhodes - CN Welding Foreman/ Mechanic. Clearwater BC. 778-208-0385
- Rob Dampier - Construction Manager- Movie & Film. Vancouver BC. 604-790-4685
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Bannister Pipelines
10.2021 - 08.2023
Lead Metal Fabricator- Movie and Film Industry
Multiple TV and Film Productions
12.2017 - 06.2024
Maintenance welder
SMS Equipment
08.2017 - 01.2019
Welder
Lethbridge Millwrites
05.2015 - 04.2017
Pipe Welder- Hydro Electric Penstocks
Kiewit Infrastruture Group
09.2009 - 09.2016
Owner/Operator
Snowman Enterprises Ltd.
04.2006 - Current
Welder/ Iron Worker, Equipment Operator
North American Pile Driving
08.2005 - 09.2015
Red Seal Journeyman Welder -
Okanagan College