MIKE WAITE
Blackfalds,Canada
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in operating a wide range of equipment and power tools, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards. Demonstrating a strong work ethic and exceptional skills in prioritization and attention to detail, thrives in keeping busy and taking on new challenges. Reliability and adaptability shine through in dynamic work conditions. Seeking a career change to expand skills and contribute to a new industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Finishing Manager
Icon Energy Services
06.2019 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of the Paint department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintain painting equipment, inventory, load/unload paint racks, mixing, thinning, priming and application.
- Coordinate production operations by calculating material and labor needs to maximize resources.
- Keep detailed reports and documentation, work within fixed project requirements including costs, time, and quality.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure tasks were completed in timely manner.
- Completion of work orders and timecards.
- Interact with customers to deliver satisfaction and communicate project progress.
Industrial Painter
DC Inspection Services
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking to achieve optimal results.
- Selection, mixing and application of paint(Endura) including pipes, wings, valves and swivels.
- Operation of air assist sprays and hand tools.
- Forklift operation.
- Loading and unloading of steel.
Industrial Painter/Laborer
Klondike Welding Ltd
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Media blasting and repainting of bridges in Mayo, YT.
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Set up blast pot, air mover, fans, use of high pressure washers, blasted and painted bridges to NACE standards.
Industrial Painter
Polar Painting Ltd
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting of newly constructed oil and aviation tanks.
- Use of safety equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
- Performed Wet MIL testing at extreme heights
Industrial Painter
Crimtech
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Preparation of work surfaces with use of high pressure washers including skids, buildings and spooling for Trans Canada Pipelines, Embridge, Husky, Shell;
- Selection and mixing of paint (Devoe, International, Epoxy, Urethane, Devthanes, Enamels, underground Coatings).
- Operating airless and air assisted hand-held spray guns, performing Wet MIL tests, checks and repairs, low and high voltage testing, foaming, use of overhead cranes,
- Completion of appropriate paperwork
Industrial Painter
Bilton Welding Manufacturing Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Preparation of work surfaces including platforms, hand rails, spooling, vessels of all sizes (up to 3000 barrel tanks), ladders, rubber lined tanks.
- Selection and mixing of paint
- Working in enclosed areas for long periods
- Operation of airless and air assisted hand held spray guns.
- Performing MIL tests, checks and repairs.
Industrial Painter
Parkland Industries
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Preparation of work surfaces including various sized oil equipment (tanks, vessels, trucks, and service rigs).
- Selection, mixing and application of paint (Endura and Devchem 253).
Sandblaster
Tank Safe
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Sandblasting of tanks, buildings and spooling
- Operating compressors and sandblasting pots, supervision of work site personnel
Industrial Painter
T-Jay's Painting & Sandblasting
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Loading and unloading of rigs, forklift operation
- Preparation of work surfaces, including sanding, priming, selecting appropriate paint, use of Epoxy, Urethanes and Endura
Painter
Sandblaster
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Loading and unloading of steel, forklift operation, overhead crane operation, prepping, airless spray and brush painting, warehouse cleanup, sandblasting
Interior & Exterior Residential Painter / Business Owner
Leading Edge Painting
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Determined method, materials and equipment required for job and prepared estimate
- Preparation of all surfaces for painting including: sanding, scraping, taping, use of brushes and rollers at ground level, on ladders and staging
Warehouse Worker/Driver
Office Supply Centre Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Customer service, shipping and receiving, warehouse duties, delivery and assembly of furniture
Delivery Driver / Dispatch
Direct Deliveries
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Deliveries for Air Canada, Fed Ex and UPS
- Ensuring vehicles were clean and ready for dispatch
- Back up dispatcher as required
Warehouse Worker/Driver
Pacific Northwest Moving / Ibex Food Service
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Customer service, shipping and receiving, ordering and distribution, warehouse duties
Skills
- Physically fit individual who enjoys working outdoors
- Prioritization of tasks
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Quality Assurance
- Supervision of staff
- Safety Protocol Compliance
- Experienced with Power Tools
- Skilled in Operating Vehicles and Equipment
- Lawn maintenance and care
- Air Brake Endorsement Certified
- Aerial and Scissor Lift Expertise
Timeline
Finishing Manager
Icon Energy Services
06.2019 - Current
Industrial Painter
DC Inspection Services
10.2016 - 06.2019
Industrial Painter/Laborer
Klondike Welding Ltd
05.2016 - 08.2016
Industrial Painter
Polar Painting Ltd
07.2015 - 08.2015
Industrial Painter
Crimtech
01.2013 - 01.2015
Industrial Painter
Bilton Welding Manufacturing Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2013
Industrial Painter
Parkland Industries
01.2010 - 01.2012
Sandblaster
Tank Safe
01.2009 - 01.2010
Industrial Painter
T-Jay's Painting & Sandblasting
01.2008 - 01.2009
Painter
Sandblaster
01.2007 - 01.2008
Interior & Exterior Residential Painter / Business Owner
Leading Edge Painting
01.2005 - 01.2007
Warehouse Worker/Driver
Office Supply Centre Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2005
Delivery Driver / Dispatch
Direct Deliveries
01.1999 - 01.2000
Warehouse Worker/Driver
Pacific Northwest Moving / Ibex Food Service
01.1997 - 01.1999
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