Mona Contois
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
- Versatile trades and labour background with 15+ years' experience in construction, warehouse work, demolition, shipping/receiving, and commercial cleaning.
- Reliable, organized, and safety-focused team player with strong communication, time management, and leadership abilities.
- Skilled in rigging, hoisting, and demonstrating strong mechanical knowledge and safety awareness in industrial, construction, and restoration settings.
- Experienced Millwright Apprentice in refinery settings, performing pump maintenance, valve replacements, and equipment assembly using blueprints and tools.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright Apprentice
CNRL
Wood Buffalo, Canada
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Replaced coke drum valves and assisted with assembling and connecting piping systems to support refinery operations.
- Maintained strict safety standards while working around hazardous chemicals, consistently following site procedures and protocol.
- Interpreted blueprints and used rigging, hand tools, and power tools to install, align, and secure industrial equipment.
- Supported the development of preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
- CNRL Horizon Wood Buffalo, AB
Contract Cleaner
CNRL
Athabasca, Canada
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed detailed cleaning of offices, trailers, and work areas on-site while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and safety.
- Handled cleaning products and chemicals responsibly, following all hazard and safety procedures.
- Completed daily tasks efficiently and on schedule, ensuring all assigned areas met site expectations.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment and supported overall site safety and hygiene standards.
- CNRL Athabasca, AB
Millwright Apprentice
Syncrude Canada Ltd
Fort McMurray, Canada
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed maintenance, repairs, and replacements on oil sands super pumps and conveyor systems using cranes, rigging gear, and a variety of power and hand tools.
- Safely disassembled and reassembled complex mechanical equipment, completing precision torquing and alignment to meet operational standards.
- Supported senior millwrights with machinery inspections, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace and followed all safety procedures, actively participating in safety meetings and promoting a safe work culture.
- Fort McMurray
General Labor
Diversified Staffing
Edmonton, Canada
01.2008 - 01.2022
- Gained a wide range of skills and experience through various temp agency placements in construction, warehouse, and general labor roles.
- Consistently received call-backs and positive feedback from supervisors for reliability and steady work performance.
- Built strong communication and teamwork skills while completing group projects and supporting different crews.
- Worked efficiently in fast-paced environments, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining quality results.
- Edmonton
Education
Diploma -
J. Percy Page High School
Edmonton, ABPrior Learning Assessment (PLA) -
Trade Secrets
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Trades and labour background
- Construction
- Warehouse work
- Demolition & Restoration
- Superpumps Warman maintenance
- Shipping/receiving
- Organized
- Safety-focused
- Team player
- Strong communication
- Time management
- Leadership abilities
- Rigging
- Hoisting
- Mechanical knowledge
- Safety awareness
- Industrial settings
- Refinery settings
- Chemical cleaning oil tanks
- Valve replacements
- Equipment assembly
- Blueprints
- Tools
References
Available upon request
Safety Tickets
- Fall Arrest
- Confined Space
- H2S Alive
- First Aid CPR Level C
- Class 5
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform
- WHMIS
- Food Safe
- CSTS 2020
- Firewatch
- Rigging level 1
- CSO
Timeline
Millwright Apprentice
CNRL
03.2024 - 07.2024
Contract Cleaner
CNRL
01.2024 - 04.2024
Millwright Apprentice
Syncrude Canada Ltd
04.2022 - 02.2023
General Labor
Diversified Staffing
01.2008 - 01.2022
Diploma -
J. Percy Page High School
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) -
Trade Secrets