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Mitchell Ronaldson

Construction Management

Kamloops,Canada

Summary

With 37 years in the building trades (residential, commercial and industrial disciplines), I have repeated success guiding sizeable cross-functional projects and project development teams in the design, re-design, and launch of construction and maintenance solutions. Skilled across all facets of the construction process, including the management of specialist contractors. Able to forge solid relationships with stakeholders and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. Equipped with cross-functional skills to accomplish multiple projects ensuring on time deliverables within pre-set cost parameters. Highly experienced in developing and implementing sustainable approaches to operational strategy, policies, and standards, with emphasis on the highest standards of safety, environment, quality, and productivity. Recognized as a strong and motivational leader, well positioned to educate, mentor and develop others while achieving challenging objectives.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Inspector-Pipeline Integrity Program

Enbridge Canada

Ft. St, John, BC

08.2023 - 10.2023

Project values of 500K to 1.5 million
Oversee and provide support to general contractor in all aspects of maintenance construction relating to pipeline and facility integrity dig processes, procedures and standards
Monitor and report on safety protocols, environment, quality, damage prevention, regulatory standards, schedule progress and cost control
Provide mentorship and leadership to the general contractor with reference to procedures, standards and processes relating to excavations, hydrovac-daylighting of pipeline operations, shoring boxes and slide rail systems, lowering-In, pipeline tie-ins, block valve installations and tie-Ins, pipeline coating requirements, HIFI leak detection system, sandpadding-shading and backfilling of production pipe, final clean-up and reclamation of site locations, TCCC of the repaired/constructed pipeline to pipeline operations team.
Collaborate with facility operations team for safe work pressures to provide seamless excavation and maintenance functions during the integrity dig program.
Perform and document daily site inspections, safety audits, weekly safety meetings and daily toolbox talks.

FACILITY INSPECTOR/GENERAL INSPECTION

TRANSMOUNTAIN PIPELINE

Spread 3-4A & Spread 4B-Clearwater & Valemount, BC

04.2022 - 08.2023

Project values of 2.8 billion
Oversee and provide support to the prime contractor in all aspects of pipeline construction relating to pipeline and facility installations, including pipeline integrity digs
Monitor, document and report on safety protocols, installation quality, damage prevention, environmental regulatory compliance, schedule progress and cost control
Provide mentorship and leadership to the general contractor with reference to excavation shoring boxes and slide rail systems, sheetpile and pile pipe installations, wellpointing systems, rigging/hoisting, lowering-in, pipeline tie-ins, block valve installations and tie-ins, sandpadding-shading and backfilling of production pipe, pipeline coating requirements, cathodic protection, HIFI leak detection system, and final clean-up and reclamation of site locations.
Attend and document daily toolbox meetings, site audits and weekly safety meetings

FIELD SUPERVISOR, FIELD COORDINATOR, SR. ADVISOR MINE & TAILINGS

SUNCOR ENERGY INC

Calgary, AB/Ft. McMurray, AB

01.2016 - 03.2022

Project values of 1 million to 4 billion
Manage teams of 200+ personnel on light civil/heavy civil maintenance and construction, tailings pond construction, tailings mechanical water assets (rotating equipment), weld shop, fixed plant, pipelines and facilities maintenance and construction activities.
Provide senior-level leadership with full accountability for all project activities from inception to completion, including documentation, environmental concerns, damage prevention, quality, safety compliance (adhere to and enforce safety standards and policies though weekly site inspections and safety audits, weekly safety meetings and daily toolbox talks), budgets, resource allocation and collaboration between stakeholders to facilitate seamless operation
Meet or beat project deadlines through stakeholder collaboration, scheduling, procurement of materials and transport, resource allocation (coordination of materials, equipment-manpower loading), safety compliance, troubleshooting of problems and implementing approved actions to mitigate project risks while ensuring safety, efficiency, reliability and sustainability of operations
Involvement in rigging / hoisting operations using fixed and mobile cranes up to 1,000-ton capacity, including side booms for pipeline operations
Oversight of pipeline IFC work packages containing ITP's, NDE, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, piping standards and classes, weld processes (stress relieving), pipeline tie-ins, integrity digs, daylighting of pipelines, hydrostatic test methods (procedures and standards), dewatering of pipelines, turnover/commissioning (TCCC or IDR Methods – Follow through on punchlist items. Document control
Initiate ground disturbance requests through proper departments (Alberta One-Call, In-Situ) for Pipeline Construction/Maintenance and Civil Construction Projects
Mentorship, technical guidance and training to service providers and Suncor crew members
Ensure adequate financial reporting and compliance controls, obtain specialty building permits
Provide expertise to complete and implement management of change documentation for administrative and technical changes, in regards to procedures, standards and processes
Manage, coordinate and oversee all civil contractors for the execution of all construction activities on site and in the field including no net-loss projects, sewer bypass, municipal road building and in-situ projects
Share learnings with stakeholders for the implementation and further development of construction/maintenance processes, standards and procedures. Provide key developments for cost saving initiatives in all business units (stakeholders) involved in the ongoing scopes of work during the life cycle of the mine

SITE SUPERVISOR / FACILITY AND PIPELINE CONSULTANT (GENERAL INSPECTOR)

INSIGNIA ENERGY / VANTAGE ENGINEERING

Dawson Creek, BC

01.2015 - 04.2015

Project values of 1 million to 10 million
Oversee the contractor to provide mentorship, guidance and technical information during facility and pipeline construction activities
Collaborate and coordinate schedule and materials with the contractor, operations and construction management team to ensure timely completion of the project
Responsible for project management throughout the project lifecycle, including project design, proposals, budget, material procurement, QA/QC, environmental compliance, stakeholder management, post implementation review, and project turnover
Oversee the execution of tasks defined by the safety and loss management plan, strategically managed changes to scope / schedules, and monitored financial controls for all major and complex projects
Devised and issued reports, provided feedback at all stages in the project, interfaced with internal and external parties to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner.

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT

URS FLINT

Alberta And British Columbia

01.2012 - 01.2014

Project values of 1 million to 20 million
A leading international provider of engineering, construction, and technical services
Drove all construction and project inspection requirements
Performed all tasks in line with corporate and industry standards to ensure the safety, quality and environmental regulatory compliance of all works completed across the project
Approved quality plans and procedures for all contractors, supported the development of close-out documents
Coordinated the workload of trades and third-party service providers. Procured all materials and coordinated the delivery of materials and equipment to the site location for welded fabrication and civil work.
Liaised with contractors to discuss and resolve issues
Devised and issued progress reports for senior management review
Updated and dispatched safety documentation
Planned contractor and material deliveries.

PROJECT MANAGER

STRIKE ENERGY SERVICES

Edson, AB

01.2011 - 01.2012

Project values of 1 million to 50 million
Played an integral role in the delivery of major pipeline and facilities projects
Develop stakeholder and contractor communications.
Facilitated the procurement and delivery of materials and equipment to the site location for welded fabrication and civil work.
Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings
Mentor and provide training for team members
Develop and implement Emergency Response Plans
Develop QC documents for all welded piping fabrication and provide documentation for turnover to the client

Education

CPAC GENERAL INSPECTOR LEVEL 3 - Pipeline/Facility Inspection

North America Standards Association

Edmonton, AB

02.2022

COATING INSPECTOR LEVEL 1 - Coating Inspection Level 1

NACE International

Houston, Texas

02.2016

4th Class Power Engineer Certificate-Part A - 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

06.2003

Journeyman Red Seal Plumber / Gasfitter - Journeyman Class B Gasfitter/ Journeyman Red Seal

Medicine Hat College

Medicine Hat, AB

01.1994