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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

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Inspector-Pipeline Integrity Program

Enbridge Canada
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
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
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
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
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
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

Skills

  • Software: SAP (CMMS), Microsoft Office, 3D Models (Navis Works), Acorn, Excel, Power Point
  • Plan/Design projects
  • Management
  • Mentorship/Leadership
  • Develop employee knowledge
  • Policy administration
  • Preventive maintenance, sustainability, Reliability of operations
  • Emergency response, Safety and Loss Management
  • Schedule oversight
  • Reporting and documenting
  • Financial management
  • Staff development
  • Performance reviewing
  • Build successful teams
  • Oversee operations, Management of Change
  • Collaborate cross-functionally
  • Planning and coordination of workforce, equipment and materials
  • Organization
  • Hiring and training
  • Pipeline-Facility Maintenance & Construction
  • QA/QC
  • residential, commercial, industrial projects
  • LPG/Oil tank farms
  • Hydrotesting and dewatering
  • Rigging/Hoisting
  • Drawings, Blueprints

Languages

ENGLISH
English
Full Professional

References

  • Jim Winchester – Chief Inspector (403-845-0473)
  • Mark Gamble – Master Electrician/ Senior Electrical Inspector (403-358-2818)

Timeline

Civil Inspector-Pipeline Integrity Program

Enbridge Canada
08.2023 - 10.2023

FACILITY INSPECTOR/GENERAL INSPECTION

TRANSMOUNTAIN PIPELINE
04.2022 - 08.2023

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

SUNCOR ENERGY INC
01.2016 - 03.2022

SITE SUPERVISOR / FACILITY AND PIPELINE CONSULTANT (GENERAL INSPECTOR)

INSIGNIA ENERGY / VANTAGE ENGINEERING
01.2015 - 04.2015

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT

URS FLINT
01.2012 - 01.2014

PROJECT MANAGER

STRIKE ENERGY SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2012

CPAC GENERAL INSPECTOR LEVEL 3 - Pipeline/Facility Inspection

North America Standards Association

COATING INSPECTOR LEVEL 1 - Coating Inspection Level 1

NACE International

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

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

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

Medicine Hat College

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