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MICHAELA RUSSO

Airdire,Canada

Summary

Dynamic and skilled welder with hands-on experience, adept in blueprint interpretation, and quality control. Proven ability to thrive in high-stress environments while ensuring safety compliance. Fast learner with a strong foundation in welding techniques, contributing to successful project completions and team collaboration.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welding Apprentice

BOOM Construction
Crossfield, Alberta
11.2024 - Current
  • Prepared materials for welding by cutting, grinding, and fitting components.
  • Maintained tools and equipment in clean and functional condition.
  • Followed detailed blueprints and specifications for accurate weld placements.
  • Grind and smooth welds using grinders or other grinding equipment.
  • Work closely with supervisors to ensure quality standards are met at all times.
  • Assist in setting up assemblies prior to welding processes.
  • Set up and operate hand and power tools associated with welding processes.
  • Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specific welding requirements.
  • Operate forklifts, cranes, hoists and other related material handling equipment in order to move materials into proper positions for welding operations.
  • Lifting and carrying up to 150 lbs.
  • Hand cutting and beveling pup pieces.
  • Completing structural welds with FCAW and SMAW process

Welding Apprentice

TRIPLE J PIPELINES
Dawson Creek, Wonowon, British Columbia
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Oxy torch cutting of large-bore pipe and prepping the bevel and land prior to fit-up.
  • Hand cutting and beveling small-bore pup pieces.
  • Reviewing prints and measuring/marking lengths prior to cutting pup pieces.
  • Fitting pipe, flanges, olets, and sockolets.
  • Tacking pipe with the SMAW process after ensuring proper fit-up.
  • Completing all grinding and buffing in between each stage throughout various weld stages.
  • Setting up the work area prior to the shift start and ensuring the work bay is thoroughly cleaned, and all equipment and cables are put away accordingly.

Apprentice Welder

STRIKE
Manning, Alberta
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Working in coordination with cranes and other equipment operators for various lifts, for the installation and transportation of spools and various cooler pieces.
  • Using proper communication, pre-lift planning, and the use of proper hand signals with all ground crew and equipment operators to ensure the safety of all crewmembers assisting in lifts.
  • Setting up proper signage and blockades prior to any lift, and removing signage and blockades after the lift was completed.
  • Ensuring proper use and handling of rigging and lifting equipment.
  • Reviewing spool measurements to ensure proper fitment.
  • Reviewing prints to identify pipe grade, tie-in location and placement, and weld specifications.
  • Grinding and buffing welds, checking for porosity, or any other visible weld faults in the weld area.
  • Setting up a fire blanket and abiding by fire watch requirements.
  • Ensuring proper usage of the gas monitor while in the live portion of the site.
  • Completing proper lockout/tagout prior to and after the completion of hot work in live and shutdown areas of the site.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations while performing work on live sites.
  • Ensured FLHAs were completed and updated accurately.

Apprentice Welder

Pipeworx
Fort McMurray, Alberta
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Oxy torch cutting large-bore piping.
  • Hand cutting and beveling small-bore pipe.
  • Ensuring proper fitment of pipes, flanges, olets, and sockolets.
  • Tacking fitted pieces with the SMAW process after proper fit-up is achieved.
  • Grinding and buffing in between various weld stages.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area, including removal of scrap material.
  • Maintained records related to daily activities such as time spent on each project or number of pieces produced per day.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations while performing work on live sites.
  • Ensured FLHAs were completed and updated accurately.

Pipefitter

STRIKE
Crossfield, Alberta
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to accurately lay out pipe systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of installation tasks.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety.
  • Tested piping systems for leaks and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
  • Followed safety protocols to promote a secure work environment on job sites.
  • Worked with project managers to coordinate schedules and material needs effectively.
  • Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
  • Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
  • Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
  • Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
  • Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
  • Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
  • Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
  • Performed rigging and Telehandler operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Operated AWPs and skid steers safely.
  • Lifting and carrying up to 150 lbs.
  • Performed necessary safety checks on all PPE (fall arrest) and equipment prior to each use.

Education

Third Year Apprentice - Welding

SAIT Polytechnic
Calgary, AB
01-2026

Skills

  • Fabrication Understanding
  • Diverse
  • Can work effectively and efficiently with limited timelines and in high-stress environments
  • Fast and efficient learner
  • Welding techniques
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Mobile elevated work platform
  • H2S Alive
  • Bear Awarness
  • Fall Protection
  • OSSA BSO
  • WHIMIS 2015
  • CSO
  • CSTS-09
  • First aid & CPR level C
  • TDG
  • Light picker truck operator
  • Overhead crane
  • Skid steer Operator
  • Telehandler Operator

Timeline

Welding Apprentice

BOOM Construction
11.2024 - Current

Welding Apprentice

TRIPLE J PIPELINES
08.2023 - 10.2023

Apprentice Welder

STRIKE
06.2023 - 09.2023

Apprentice Welder

Pipeworx
06.2023 - 08.2023

Pipefitter

STRIKE
02.2022 - 02.2023

Third Year Apprentice - Welding

SAIT Polytechnic

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