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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
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Certification
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Nicholas Gallant

Wilkie,SK

Summary

Red Seal Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter with experience in the heavy oil and gas sector, performing both construction and maintenance duties, as well as supervisory and job planning roles. Offering solid foundation in team leadership and project coordination, ready to learn and grow in fast-paced environment. Brings understanding of construction and maintenance principles and workplace safety, along with talent for managing resources effectively. Ready to use and develop organizational and communication skills in Maintenance lead role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Projects General Foreman

Newcart Contracting LTD.
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
  • Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
  • Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
  • Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
  • Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates.
  • Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of piping systems.
  • Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.

Maintenance Pipefitter/Lead Hand/Foreman

Ledcor Group of Companies
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Increased equipment lifespan by performing preventative maintenance on pipes, valves, and fittings.
  • Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular inspections of piping systems for corrosion and damage.
  • Supported operational efficiency by maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities performed on piping systems.
  • Safeguarded facility integrity through thorough inspection and testing of welds on newly installed or repaired sections of piping systems.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.

Maintenance Pipefitter Lead (SAGD Thermal)

MPI Oilfield
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Preformed facility maintenance including stuffing box packing changes, Roto-flex moves for service rigs, well head valve changes, blinding and de-blinding vessels and equipment.
  • Optimized performance with routine cleaning and flushing of pipes to remove buildup and obstructions.
  • Provided expertise for the installation of new piping systems, ensuring proper alignment and compliance with industry standards.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods, as well as required materials and weld procedures.
  • Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
  • Created red line isometric drawings for MOC (management of change) and RIK (replace in kind) job packages, for any system upgrades or changes for asset integrity approval.

Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter

KBR Wabi
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Measured, cut, prepared and joined pipe using threading, welding and victaulic connectors.
  • Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and specifications to construct and lay out piping assemblies.
  • Prepped and tested piping systems for both hydro static and pneumatic testing.
  • worked with various size cranes for the safe installation of both large and small diameter piping.
  • Mentored apprentice steamfitters, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards for skill development.

Education

Red seal Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter -

Lakeland College
Vermillion, Alberta

Skills

  • Turnaround execution/planning
  • Safety focused
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Isometric drawing drafting
  • Proficient in blue beam and microsoft excel
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Knowledge of SAGD operations and preventative maintenance
  • Quick learner
  • Isometric drawing,P&ID and General arrangement drawing interpretation

Accomplishments

    Most recently, I have been involved in the successful completion of my companies portion of the 2024 Cenovus Lloydminster upgrader spring turnaround. Supervising 40 skilled tradespeople in the layout, fabrication and installation of 100+ piping projects, with zero injuries or lost time incidents.

Leadership Experience

In the Past 10 years since obtaining my red seal Journeyman ticket in Steamfitting - Pipefitting I have had several leadership roles from lead hand to my current position as Project General Foreman. Having worked up to these positions has helped me understand the complexity and the needs of this vast industry.

Communication Skills

In the past 13 years in my trade I have been able to expand my knowledge of this industry in many different settings such as, SAGD operations, Oil upgraders, and Refineries to name a few, both in a construction and Maintenance capacity.

Mailingaddress

P.O Box 2299, Battleford SK S0M0E0

Languages

English

Certification

Leadership Safety Excellence

H2S Alive

WHMIS

C.S.T.S 09

Basic rigging

Fall arrest

Timeline

Projects General Foreman

Newcart Contracting LTD.
07.2022 - Current

Maintenance Pipefitter/Lead Hand/Foreman

Ledcor Group of Companies
01.2019 - 05.2022

Maintenance Pipefitter Lead (SAGD Thermal)

MPI Oilfield
10.2017 - 01.2019

Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter

KBR Wabi
11.2016 - 04.2017

Red seal Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter -

Lakeland College

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