Kyle Desrosiers
Lingan,NS
Summary
I work hard to be an asset to any team I am part of, by communicating, learning, working safely and staying involved in my workplace. In my career I have been fortunate to be a part of or lead many teams of different trades in success in all projects I have been part of. I enjoy learning new tasks and skills and sharing and teaching experiences I have. I am experienced in mechanical operation, piping system installation, maintenance and repairs and equipment operation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Steward/ High Angle Rescue Team
PLHP
Sydney, NS
02.2024 - Current
- Install and perform daily inspections of strap rail safety system on perimeter of building as construction proceeds.
- Operate equipment to unload/load materials and debris from each level as construction proceeds.
- Regularly train and assess the site safety plans for overhead tower crane work as part of the high angle rescue team.
- Member of the joint health and safety committee.
- House keeping and management of materials across all 3 sites of the project area.
Foreman
Banister Pipelines
Clearwater, BC
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed a multi trade team to perform several duties crucial to the process of mainline pipeline construction. Building and clearing access into areas, working with environmental teams and regulators aswell as utility regulators for above and below ground utilities. Land and stake holder relations dealing directly with landowners with specific needs and concerns with the construction process and reclaiming their land when complete. Digging bell holes for pipe tie-in areas and valve sites and delivering equipment and materials to specific sites, are some of the responsibilities of my role on this project.
Lead Hand
Robert B. Somerville Co
Wabasca-Desmarais, AB
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Performed daily safety checks on all equipment
- Assisted with the safe excavation of live high pressure lng pipe.
- Performed sandblasting to live pipe in areas in need of repair.
- Directly repaired areas of corrosion with a coating or assisted with the repairing with welded sleeves or replacing sections of piping.
- Performed duties such as regulating pump pressure, installing valves, headers and gauges, and large boiler systems for hydro tests as large as 30 km
- Operated skid steer and packing equipment and building level to set final grades on finished sites.
Pipefitter
Viking Pipeline
Lacombe, AB
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Travelled to 6 locations to remove a pump from each separator unit and install a dehydration unit in each building.
- Travelling to site, taking field measurements for new install.
- Build new piping needed and hydro test in shop.
- Deliver and stage materials in separator unit building.
- Communicate with site operations team and perform the task.
Pipefitter
Tri Energy Services
Airdrie, AB
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Repair and replace damaged piping systems.
- Replacing of filters, screens and scrubbers inside of large vessels and stacks.
- Replacing and servicing valves.
- Performed tasks under supplied air.
Lead Hand
Robert B. Somerville Co
Medicine Hat, AB
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed daily safety checks on all equipment
- Assisted with the safe excavation of live high pressure lng pipe.
- Performed sandblasting to live pipe in areas in need of repair.
- Directly repaired areas of corrosion with a coating or assisted with the repairing with welded sleeves or replacing sections of piping.
- Performed duties such as regulating pump pressure, installing valves, headers and gauges, and large boiler systems for hydro tests as large as 30 km
- Operated skid steer and packing equipment and building level to set final grades on finished sites.
Lead Hand
Banister Pipelines
Regina, SK
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed daily duties of ensuring materials and equipment were ready for work.
- That each crew had their tools and job specific items accounted for.
- Manage safety devices and equipment required.
- Assist each crew with performing tasks and mentoring new workers.
- Tasks included fencing, dewatering, access building, tree felling, equipment operation, fencing and crossing live utilities above and below ground, material and equipment delivery, hydro testing and many other duties.
Job Steward/ Sandblaster/coater
Robert B. Somerville Co
Medicine Hat, AB
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Sandblasted required areas for repair on live high pressure underground piping systems.
- Repaired areas with coating or welded sleeves.
Lead Hand
Banister Pipelines
Wabasca-Desmarais, AB
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Performed daily duties of ensuring materials and equipment were ready for work.
- That each crew had their tools and job specific items accounted for.
- Manage safety devices and equipment required.
- Assist each crew with performing tasks and mentoring new workers.
- Tasks included fencing, dewatering, access building, tree felling, equipment operation, fencing and crossing live utilities above and below ground, material and equipment delivery, hydro testing and many other duties.
Education
Steamfitting/pipefitting -
Nova Scotia Community College
Port Hawkesbury, NS04.2012
Skills
- Supervision/team leading
- Piping installation, maintenance and repair
- Equipment operation (excavator, skid steer, loader, telehandler, forklift
- Mechanical operating experience (large pumps, conveyors, boiler systems, industrial heaters and air conditioning units, industrial dehydration units)
- Sandblaster
- Industrial coating applicator
- High angle rescue certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Job Steward/ High Angle Rescue Team
PLHP
02.2024 - Current
Lead Hand
Robert B. Somerville Co
01.2022 - 03.2022
Pipefitter
Viking Pipeline
12.2021 - 01.2022
Pipefitter
Tri Energy Services
09.2021 - 11.2021
Foreman
Banister Pipelines
03.2021 - 09.2023
Lead Hand
Robert B. Somerville Co
04.2020 - 09.2021
Lead Hand
Banister Pipelines
07.2018 - 03.2020
Job Steward/ Sandblaster/coater
Robert B. Somerville Co
04.2018 - 07.2018
Lead Hand
Banister Pipelines
06.2016 - 04.2018
Steamfitting/pipefitting -
Nova Scotia Community College