Kyle Volk
Vernon,Canada
Summary
Reliable operator and supervisor that brings expertise in equipment operation, repair and maintenance. Works great with crews to keep production strong. Offers excellent troubleshooting and critical thinking skills. What I lack in potential experience I make up for in work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HDPE Fusion Technician/Heavy Equipment Operator
Duz Cho Construction
01.2024 - Current
- Quintette coal mine restart project
- Fusing multiple HDPE pipe lines from 10" to 20"
- Planning ditch lines and tie in points as per drawings
- Operate skidsteer and loader to assist fusing and other crews when needed
- Tie In to engineered vaults along the right of way
Quality Control Inspector/Side Boom Operator
Midwest Pipelines
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked on various 48" diameter pipe projects
- QCI for bending operations
- Reading and implementing ITP's
- Daily tasks included measuring tangents, checking for ovality, checking for ripples/dents/jeeps in pipe once bending was complete
- Extensive knowledge of bending was crucial to helping the crew troubleshoot when problems came up
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results
- Reduced pipe rejection rates by collaborating with TC Energy inspection to address quality issues proactively
- Streamlined the inspection process, resulting in quicker identification of defects and faster corrective action
- Assisted other QCI with welding, coating, materials when needed
- Assisted in integrity digs for ovalities, dents, coating loss
- Operated Side Boom on tie ins once bending operations were completed
- Turner Valley/Long View Expansion NGTL Pipeline 48” (Diamond Valley, AB)
- Northstar 2/Red Earth 3 Expansion NGTL Pipeline 48” (Manning & Red Earth, AB)
- Alford Creek/Raven River Expansion NGTL Pipeline 48” (Rocky Mountain House, AB)
- Elmsworth/Valhalla Expansion NGTL Pipeline 48” (Grande Prairie, AB)
Side Boom Operator
Michels Canada
01.2023 - 06.2023
- TMEP Project 36” Tie Ins/Bores
- Daily checks on equipment, rigging, tools, were vital in maintaining safe operations.
- Critical lift assessments were done before lifting any section of pipe to determine if sufficient rigging and lifting power were available
- Experience operating in congested urban areas were crucial to safe operation
Lead Hand
Surerus Pipeline
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Fortis Inland Gas Upgrade Project
- Integrity digs on live lines to replace sharp bends for proper ILI inspection
- Operated side boom, loader, skidsteer when needed
- Pressure tested replacement sections before installation
- Assisted sub contractors with bypassing gas lines for replacement
Side Boom Operator
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
09.2021 - 01.2022
- TMEP Project 36” Steep Slopes/Tie Ins
- Daily checks on equipment, rigging, tools, were vital in maintaining safe operations.
- Critical lift assessments were done before lifting any section of pipe to determine if sufficient rigging and lifting power were available
- Experience operating on steep slopes was crucial to safe operation
Lead Hand/Side Boom Operator
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Coastal Gas Link 48" Project Lowering In Crew/Tie Ins
- Main duties were helping plan the work day, direct a crew of 25+ personnel, prep the ditch and pipe for lowering in, direct booms while lowering in, operate side booms when short handed
- Job was extremely safety sensitive due to the size and weight of the pipe, while also working in the mountains with steep slopes
- Daily checks on equipment, rigging, tools, were vital in maintaining safe operations. Critical lift assessments were done before lifting any section of pipe to determine if sufficient rigging and lifting power were available
- Setting up/maintaining bell holes and filling out inspection sheets were completed before entering any hole
- Coordinated team tasks to complete projects on time and within budget constraints
- Mentored new hires through comprehensive training programs, fostering professional growth and building strong teams
- Streamlined daily operations by delegating tasks based on individual strengths, maximizing team performance results
Lead Hand/Bending Operator/Side Boom Operator
Pipeworx
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Multi line job with pipe size varying from 3" to 20" in various terrain
- Main duties were operating the bending machine, set up, poor boy welding, tie ins, and operating side boom when needed.
- Experience operating he man bending machine
- Experience operating shoe bender for 3" and 4" pipe
- QC reports for every bend were documented and handed into the office daily. Experience in engineering and shooting in bends
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices
Side Boom Operator
Various Companies
01.2012 - 12.2019
- Worked on various pipeline projects as a side boom operator
- Operated all sizes/makes of side booms ranging from 561 to 594
- Assisted various crews in bending, welding, lowering in, and tie ins
- Daily checks on equipment, rigging, tools, were vital in maintaining safe operations.
- Critical lift assessments were done before lifting any section of pipe to determine if sufficient rigging and lifting power were available
- Operated equipment in all terrain types
Lead Hand
League Projects
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Worked on various integrity digs projects across Alberta and British Columbia
- As part of a cut out crew, daily tasks involved setting up pipe for welders, spacing pipe, bending, assisting operators and welders with cut outs, and replacing damaged section with new pipe
- Worked in various terrains that included steep grades and large diameter pipe.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead Hand/Labourer
Ledcor
12.2010 - 03.2017
- Worked in numerous places in western Canada from 2011-2017 on mainline and integrity dig pipeline projects
- Worked on stringing, bending, transitions, lowering in, tie ins, creek crossings, utilities and dirt crews
- Positions held have been laborer, lead hand, heavy equipment operator. Pipe size from 12" to 48" in various terrain and slopes.
- Equipment Operated: skidsteer, side boom, loader, dozer
Education
High School Diploma -
George Elliot Secondary
Winfield, BC06.2004
Skills
- Time Management Capabilities
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Quality Control Reporting
- Leadership/Mentoring
- Attention To Detail
Certification
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Standard First Aid and CPR
- Ground Disturbance Level 2
- H2S Alive
- CSTS-09
- PCST
- Defensive Driving
- Fall Protection
- TDG
- WHMIS
Additional Information
References:
Jeremy Erickson
Foreman, SMJV
780-781-0343
Blaine Cheek
Bending Foreman, Midwest Pipeline
403-323-8340
Matt Schmermund
Quality Control Lead, Midwest Pipeline
780-991-3116
Timeline
HDPE Fusion Technician/Heavy Equipment Operator
Duz Cho Construction
01.2024 - Current
Side Boom Operator
Michels Canada
01.2023 - 06.2023
Lead Hand
Surerus Pipeline
03.2022 - 06.2022
Side Boom Operator
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
09.2021 - 01.2022
Quality Control Inspector/Side Boom Operator
Midwest Pipelines
06.2021 - 12.2023
Lead Hand/Side Boom Operator
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
09.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Hand/Bending Operator/Side Boom Operator
Pipeworx
12.2019 - 08.2020
Lead Hand
League Projects
06.2016 - 09.2018
Side Boom Operator
Various Companies
01.2012 - 12.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead Hand/Labourer
Ledcor
12.2010 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
George Elliot Secondary
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