Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Websites
Accomplishments
Tickets and Certifications
References
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Paul Machan

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Tenacious and resourceful individual bringing fresh perspective, strong leadership, collaborative and interpersonal skills as well as impeccable split-second decision-making skills committed to quality, timeliness, professionalism and safety. Recognized for adaptability and a proactive approach in delivering effective and 'out of the box' solutions when needed to enhance productivity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

PIPING GENERAL FOREMAN

SINCO ENGINEERING LTD.
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Company Overview: MOLSON COORS FRASER VALLEY BREWERY
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment to: assign job tasks to steamfitters and welders, direct crew working on stainless steel piping, complete JSA's and FHLA's for the crew, interface with project management team on a daily basis
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of work ethic, integrity and personal responsibility
  • Worked effectively in a high stress and fast-paced environment with exceptional split-second decision making skills to maximize profitability and productivity in a safe manner

PREP MACHINE OPERATOR

BANISTER PIPELINES CONSTRUCTOR
12.2018 - 02.2019
  • Company Overview: TRANS-MOUNTAIN/LNG
  • Ran prep machine to align pipe for welders
  • Resolved alignment when bevel was out of specification
  • Efficiently and meticulously readied jobsite for tie in crew and main gang
  • Diligently followed detailed instructions to operate machines with safety, accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation
  • Precisely complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.

RIGGING SUPERINTENDENT

CASCADE MECHANICAL LTD. & CEDA FIELD SERVICES LP
05.2017 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: CASCADE MECHANICAL LTD. (DOMTAR PULP MILL) & CEDA FIELD SERVICES LP (CNRL)
  • Directed crew replacing 42” fiberglass piping and cold cutting 1200' of pipe off highline
  • Placed pipe with transfers using chain falls & come-alongs (see pictures below)
  • Used turfers for pipe removal
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback
  • Developed cost-effective solutions for complex rigging challenges, ultimately delivering projects within budget constraints (finished project two weeks ahead of schedule; company received additional work as a result)
  • Provided expert guidance on selecting appropriate gear and equipment for specific tasks, ensuring optimal performance of the entire rigging operation
  • Increased overall efficiency with effective communication between departments and proper coordination of tasks

RED SEAL JOURNEYMAN STEAMFITTER

CNRL/SYNCRUDE/SUNCOR
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Companies Overview: EDMONTON EXCHANGER & REFINERY (CNRL), JACOB INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (SYNCRUDE) & HORTON CBI LTD. (SUNCOR FIREBAG/BASEPLANT)
  • Heavy rigging to change out PSVs and valves on flare stack under air
  • Manipulated rigging to adapt to constraints regarding PSV installation
  • Installed PSVs under floor in vessels
  • Replaced gaskets, torqued bolts to CNRL Standards
  • Rigged spools into position for replacement
  • Tube bending/Steam traps/Steam tracing
  • Cut beveled pipe to be installed off vessels
  • Worked under SCBA/SABA while breaking open flanges
  • Tied new pipe into existing pipe using crane, slings, chain falls and come alongs
  • Timely, efficiently and accurately performed mathematical calculations to determine basket size around valves and pipe

Education

RED SEAL JOURNEYMAN STEAMFITTER CERTIFICATION -

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Delta, BC

OCWA Certification -

Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)
Brampton, ON

Accomplishments

  • Received an award for resuscitating a co-worker using CPR on the jobsite


Tickets and Certifications

  • H2S Alive!
  • MX4 Gas Monitor
  • CSTS-2020
  • OSSA EWP
  • OSSA Fire Watch
  • OSSA BSO
  • OSSA Confined Space
  • SCBA/SABA (Self-Contained/Self-Air Breathing Apparatus Training)
  • Entry and Monitor
  • WHMIS
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Fall Protection Authorized Person Comprehensive
  • Five Sigma
  • Preparation, Operation and Safety of Enerpac Hydraulic Torque and RAD Pneumatic Torque Equipment
  • Leadership Training
  • Construction Safety Training System Fundamentals
  • Mobile Elevated Work Platform Certification
  • Substance Awareness Training
  • MARSEC (Three-Tier Maritime Security System)
  • ITI Master Rigging Certification
  • ITI Bull Rigging Certification
  • Red Seal Steamfitter

References

  • JASON ANDREW, 778-823-6100
  • STAN BOEHM, 604-970-9706
  • JOHAN COOSEMANS, 778-233-7004

Timeline

PIPING GENERAL FOREMAN

SINCO ENGINEERING LTD.
03.2019 - 07.2019

PREP MACHINE OPERATOR

BANISTER PIPELINES CONSTRUCTOR
12.2018 - 02.2019

RIGGING SUPERINTENDENT

CASCADE MECHANICAL LTD. & CEDA FIELD SERVICES LP
05.2017 - 07.2018

RED SEAL JOURNEYMAN STEAMFITTER

CNRL/SYNCRUDE/SUNCOR
05.2016 - 10.2018

RED SEAL JOURNEYMAN STEAMFITTER CERTIFICATION -

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

OCWA Certification -

Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)
Paul Machan