Ian Holmes
Edmonton,Ab
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in rig management and equipment operation for 27+ years. Proven leadership and strong communication skills ensure safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Adept at well control techniques, consistently achieving operational excellence while fostering teamwork and compliance with safety standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Coil Tubing Operator
Element Technical Services
Red Deer, Alberta
07.2024 - Current
- Operated coil tubing units for well interventions and maintenance tasks.
- Conducted pre-job safety checks to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Drove and set up 40-ton picker truck for efficient operation.
Winch Truck Operator
Kora-Lee Enterprises
Leduc, Alberta
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated winch truck to transport materials across job sites efficiently.
- Conducted daily inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance.
Teamster Foreman
Michels Pipeline Canada
Burns Lake, British Columbia
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated heavy machinery for pipeline construction and maintenance projects, including water truck, fuel truck, 40 ton rock truck, 5 ton flat deck with end dump trailer, as directed.
- Conducted equipment inspections and performed routine maintenance on tools and machinery.
LNGC Teamster Superintendent
Bird Construction
Kitimat, BC
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Supervise day to day operations.
- Supervised team members to ensure safe work practices on site.
- Supervised and trained new team members on operational procedures.
Winch Truck Operator
Bruno’s Oilfield Hauling
Nisku, Alberta
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Hauling of all oilfield and heavy construction equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ledcor
Fort McMurray
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Including D8 Cat Side Boom, 980 Cat Loader, Volvo Pipe Layer PL4809E, 200 series Track Hoe, Forklift, Skid Steers.
Lead hand on Labor Crew
Voice Construction
Fort Hills
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Sub grade/ final grade, hydrant and culvert installations. Loader, skid steer and drum packer operator.
Foreman and road crossing supervisor
Amp Works Welding
Nisku, Alberta
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Foreman and road crossing supervisor at Suncor
Drilling Rig Manager
Horizon Drilling
Leduc, Alberta
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Stoneham rig # 12/Horizon rig # 42 4000m Telescopic Double w/Tesco HXI
- Drilling 3600m-3900m Horizontal Well’s Rocky Mountain House Alberta
Rig Manager
Ensign Drilling
Nisku, Alberta
11.2006 - 03.2008
- Ensign Rig #123 1600m Super Single Hydraulic Slant rig
- Drilling 600m-700m shallow oil wells in East Central Alberta
Rig Manager
Ensign Drilling
01.2002 - 03.2008
- Ensign Drilling Rig #90 Super Single Hydraulic Vertical w/Top Drive
- Drilling 600m-1600m directional wells in Helmut BC and Alberta
- Experience: Three (3) years drilling on jack-knife double pad rig with Tesco HMI 250 ton top drive.
- Three (3) years Derrick on 5000m + triples.
- Seventeen (17) years with Ensign Drilling
Education
Journeyman Rig Tech Level 3 -
Alberta Apprentice Program
Nisku, AB01.2006
4th Class Power Engineering -
Algonquin College
Ottawa06-1985
H2S-Enform -
Special Oil Well Boiler Ticket - 1st Aid
St. John Ambulance
Rig Up Safety -
WHMIS -
Loader -
Off Highway -
Cass 1 Drivers License -
Skills
- Leadership and rig management
- Safety practices
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal relations
- Equipment operation
- Well control techniques
- Computer literacy
References
- Chris Gray
Fluor Canada Piping Superintendent
7802211302
- Chris Whiting
Western Energy Services Project Manager
7809402373
- Jeremy Enns
Bird Construction Superintendent
7806197039
- Dave Bruno
Bruno's Trucking Owner
7804465636
Timeline
Coil Tubing Operator
Element Technical Services
07.2024 - Current
Winch Truck Operator
Kora-Lee Enterprises
07.2023 - 07.2024
Teamster Foreman
Michels Pipeline Canada
07.2022 - 07.2023
LNGC Teamster Superintendent
Bird Construction
07.2019 - 07.2022
Winch Truck Operator
Bruno’s Oilfield Hauling
07.2018 - 07.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ledcor
12.2016 - 07.2018
Lead hand on Labor Crew
Voice Construction
06.2016 - 12.2016
Foreman and road crossing supervisor
Amp Works Welding
12.2015 - 06.2016
Drilling Rig Manager
Horizon Drilling
09.2015 - 11.2015
Rig Manager
Ensign Drilling
11.2006 - 03.2008
Rig Manager
Ensign Drilling
01.2002 - 03.2008
Journeyman Rig Tech Level 3 -
Alberta Apprentice Program
4th Class Power Engineering -
Algonquin College
H2S-Enform -
Special Oil Well Boiler Ticket - 1st Aid
St. John Ambulance