Tom Laird
Balzers Canada
Regina,SK
1
Language
12
Certifications
8
years of professional experience
Red Seal Alberta B, A level Welder delivering SMAW, GTAW, and pipeline welding on 48+ inch pipe, industrial process systems, gas lines, and critical-path repairs. Builds sanitary piping, steam lines, and high-spec welds on carbon steel, stainless, chrome, Inconel, and Super Duplex across refinery, mine, and pipeline environments. Holds F3-f4 max, f5/f6 max and CWB SMAW certificate. plus a wide range of pipe-test qualifications.
Work History
Welder
1 Month- Completed [number] pipe welds per shift using GTAW and SMAW methods on fabrication and repair work.
- Read blueprints and welding drawings to confirm dimensions, joint requirements, and assembly sequence.
- Aligned pipe sections and fittings before welding to support accurate installation and cleaner final joints.
- Fabricated spools and welded assemblies to support shop work and field-ready installation needs.
- Followed welding quality standards to maintain consistent bead appearance, penetration, and joint integrity.
Welder
5 Months- Improved weld quality by [number]% per week through inspection checks and careful fit-up verification.
- Read blueprints to interpret weld requirements and prepare materials for each job assignment.
- Performed pipe fitting and alignment before welding to support proper fit-up and joint consistency.
- Applied GTAW and SMAW welding methods across structural and pipe work to match job specifications.
- Prepared spool sections for fabrication and assembly, keeping work organized for downstream installation.
Welder
7 Months- Install sanitary process piping for the pea protein processing plant, supporting clean and efficient system buildout.
- Perform GTAW and orbital welding on assigned plant systems after earning the required tickets for the project.
- Read blueprints, prepare spool fabrication work, and verify weld quality against project standards.
Welder
2 Years 2 Months- Repaired damaged piping, leaks, and fittings to restore safe operation across active mine sites.
- Reinstalled new piping systems with careful alignment to support reliable maintenance crew turnaround.
- Built strong working relationships with peers and earned supervisors' respect through consistent follow-through.
Welder
1 Month- Welded 36-inch Super Duplex line during a three-week shutdown, supporting critical maintenance work under tight turnaround.
- Performed pipe welding and fit-up on Super Duplex material, maintaining alignment and joint preparation across assigned sections.
- Applied GTAW welding techniques to complete precision work on critical line sections and support clean, consistent weld quality.
- Gained a referral and hire at CAM Industries after delivering reliable shutdown work, reflecting strong performance and trust on site.
Welder
3 Years 9 Months- Welded pipelines from 1-inch to 48-inch diameters across carbon steel, stainless, nickel 200, Inconel, and chrome 9.
- Performed GTAW welding and SMAW Welding to meet demanding specifications on remote pipeline projects.
- Supported X-ray welding standards and UT testing standards by delivering clean, inspection-ready welds.
Welder
4 Months- Welded stainless steel tubing from 1 to 12 inches for Molson Brewery process lines.
- Performed orbital welding on automated tube runs to support repeatable, high-quality joins.
- Prepared pipe fit-up and alignment before welding to keep assemblies square and production-ready.
Welder
3 Months- Assisted the lead welder with natural gas pipeline tie-ins on a 65-kilometer project, keeping work moving steadily.
- Handled pipe fitting and pipe alignment for 42-inch sections.
- Applied Weld inspection checks to support Welding quality control and catch issues before tie-in work advanced.
Welder
1 Month- Performed tie-in welding on compressor-station pipe, supporting safe field connections and orderly installation.
- Used blueprint reading and pipe fitting to align joints accurately before welding and final fit-up.
- Applied pipe alignment and spool fabrication practices to prepare 10-inch and 20-inch sections for installation.
Welder
2 Months- SMAW Welding practice to improve bead control and joint consistency.
- Used Blueprint reading to interpret pipe layouts and prepare accurately for hands-on training exercises.
- Followed UT testing standards to support inspection readiness and learn quality expectations for pipeline work.
Education
Red Seal - Welding
- WHIMIS 2015
- F5-F6
- Confined Space
- F6 ALL
- CSTS-09
- F3 Down
- PCST
- F34 & F41-F46
- H2s Alive
- Ground Disturbance lvl 2
- CWB SMAW all position
- Fall Arrest
- F3-F4
A Level Welding - Welding
B Level Welding
C Level Welding
Grade 12 Graduate
Skills
Pipe welding
GTAW welding
SMAW Welding
Orbital welding
TIG welding
Pipe fitting
Pipe alignment
Spool fabrication
Blueprint reading
Sanitary process piping
Weld inspection
X-ray welding standards
UT testing standards
PAUT testing standards
Welding quality control
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
Alberta B Pressure
Timeline
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Balzers Canada
09.2026 - 10.2026Read More
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03.2026 - 08.2026Read More
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08.2025 - 03.2026Read More
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CAM Industries
06.2023 - 08.2025Read More
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Blazers Canada
05.2023 - 06.2023Read More
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UA Local 170
07.2019 - 04.2023Read More
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Sinco Engineering
02.2019 - 06.2019Read More
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11.2018 - 02.2019Read More
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Fortis BC
10.2018 - 11.2018Read More
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UA Piping Industry College of BC
07.2018 - 09.2018Read More
Balfour Collegiate
Grade 12 Graduate
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BCIT
C Level Welding
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BCIT
B Level Welding
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ITA
Red Seal from Welding
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BCIT
A Level Welding from Welding
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