Sara Abbott
Calgary,AB
Summary
With 10 years of experience as a pipefitter including 7 years as a Red Seal, I excel in all aspects of pipe fabrication, from pulling tape and creating isometric drawings to hydro and pneumatic testing, Installing and completing the system to high level of quality and safety standards. I have exceptional task management skills and a natural ability to lead team members towards the goals that my supervision sets out for me. I always am ready for a challenge and I look forward to learning new skills in my career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level 1 Welding Inspector
Flint Energy
12.2023 - Current
- Receive and inspect parts and equipment for specific jobs on site.
- Maintained current knowledge of ASME B31.3 and CSA W178.2 codes.
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Pipefitter Journeyman/ Temporary Foreman
Flint Energy
08.2022 - 12.2023
- I was hired on with Graham in August then recently transitioned to Flint in February.
- My role as a pipefitter on this site includes, reading ISO's and P&ID's to fabricate pipe systems, assist welders in the shop and in the field, hydro tests and minor QC work involving recording heat numbers and weld mapping.
- I took on the position as foreman for the 2023 PSV Blitz that took place in May- June. In this role i delegated a crew of fitters and organized the paperwork associated to each PSV and turned it over to the client.
Pipefitter Journeyman/Foreman
Heartland Constructors - Firebag
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Hired on for turn around prep 6 months before the turnaround date. In this role I walked down down job scopes to help prepare packages ahead of time for the turn around.
- During turn around I was appointed as a working foreman, As foreman I instructed a small crew of guys and participated in tasks such as changing out valves, confined space activities, and worked with welders to install new piping. I looked after all paperwork involved in activities and recording workers hours.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Combustion solutions
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required in a shop setting
- Worked on a carbon capturing plant on the Howe Sound inlet. On this site I field measured and fit ISO drawings, worked with engineers for pipe routing and array of tasks such as installing conveyors and concrete work.
Pipefitter Journeyman
AECOM/Albian Sands
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked on a crew involved in the demolition then the installation of new pipe spools sized from 24” to 36”.
- Coordinated with crane operators for critical lifts.
Pipefitter Leadhand
Tradesman Enterprises
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Led crew of fitters and welders fabricating various pipe spools consisting of stainless steel, Carbon steel, as well as PVC
- Interpreted Isometric drawings and P&ID’s while punching lines to ensure required tolerances and quality were met before handing over to the client.
Pipefitter Journeyman/ Leadhand
Next Compression
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked in a shop setting reading and interpreting blueprints, building recip, screw and reflow packages. My roles included tacking pipe for welders, threading pipe and installing instrumentation.
- I was also a part of a pneumatic testing crew, working with QC as well I was also involved in the safety committee.
- Was appointed temporary leadhand for smaller projects, I looked after crews of 20-40 workers, looked after the paperwork that was involved with the projects and sat down in meeting with clients.
Aerotek/Enerflex
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Build threaded and socket welded pipe spools from isometric drawings, as well bolt up connections in a shop setting.
Pipefitter
PCL/Forthills
05.2017 - 09.2017
- At this site I gained knowledge on how to interpret different kinds of blueprints, industrial pipefitting and large scale hydro testing.
- Installed pipe, valves in different areas of the plant.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Enerflex
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Started my apprenticeship in a shop learning to read and interpret blue prints also thread and tack piping.
- I was involved with a crew handling hydro and pneumatic testing, as well as installing and balancing compressor and motor systems to high level of tolerance.
SAIT
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Member of a women in trades and technologies committee through SAIT
- I was part of a sub-committee with WITT that organized SAIT’s first mentorship program for students pursuing a career in non-traditional roles.
Education
No Degree - Level 1 Welding Inspector
CWB
Calgary, AB12.2023
PROJ-021-008 Initiating Projects
SAIT
Calgary07.2023
PROJ-020-008 Project Management Essentials
SAIT
Calgary04.2023
MGMT-003-028 Problem Solving And Decision Making
SAIT
Calgary02.2022
WRIT-208-EC1 Business Writing For Results
SAIT
Calgary04.2016
Redseal Steam Fitter Pipefitter
SAIT
Calgary02.2016
PERS-121-EC1- Time Mgmt/Organisational Skills
SAIT
Calgary01.2016
Skills
- Read ISO and P&ID's
- Pipe Measuring and Cutting
- Quality control
- Team player
Accomplishments
- Interprovincial Red Seal Steamfitter Pipefitter
Certification
• Standard first aid and CPR Level C
• OSSA Elevated Work Platform Boom+Scissor Lift
• OSSA Confined Space
• H2S Alive
• ESC Fall Protection
• OSSA Basic Safety Orientation
• CSTS-09
Timeline
Level 1 Welding Inspector
Flint Energy
12.2023 - Current
Pipefitter Journeyman/ Temporary Foreman
Flint Energy
08.2022 - 12.2023
Pipefitter Journeyman/Foreman
Heartland Constructors - Firebag
01.2022 - 06.2022
Pipefitter Journeyman
Combustion solutions
01.2021 - 12.2021
Pipefitter Journeyman
AECOM/Albian Sands
08.2020 - 09.2020
Pipefitter Leadhand
Tradesman Enterprises
08.2020 - 12.2020
Pipefitter Journeyman/ Leadhand
Next Compression
06.2018 - 03.2020
Aerotek/Enerflex
10.2017 - 04.2018
Pipefitter
PCL/Forthills
05.2017 - 09.2017
SAIT
01.2015 - 01.2016
Pipefitter Journeyman
Enerflex
08.2013 - 02.2016
No Degree - Level 1 Welding Inspector
CWB
PROJ-021-008 Initiating Projects
SAIT
PROJ-020-008 Project Management Essentials
SAIT
MGMT-003-028 Problem Solving And Decision Making
SAIT
WRIT-208-EC1 Business Writing For Results
SAIT
Redseal Steam Fitter Pipefitter
SAIT
PERS-121-EC1- Time Mgmt/Organisational Skills
SAIT
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