Travis Bateman
Drayton Valley,AB
Summary
Experienced b-pressure welder with strong skills in blueprint interpretation and welding precision. Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively while maintaining a focus on safety, resulting in high-quality project outcomes. Proven leadership in team settings and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering durable, code-compliant welds that surpass industry standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Ice Lugger
Flint/CNRL Albian
Fort McMurray, Alberta
03.2026 - Current
- Enhanced durability of ice lugs on mining equipment through precision welding techniques, extending equipment lifespan.
- Executed oxyfuel cutting and welding for timely restoration of broken or cracked components, minimizing downtime.
- Utilized air arc welding for critical equipment repairs, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Repair bucket functionality with prompt repairs and maintenance actions.
- Complied with lockout-tagout (LOTO) protocols for safe work practices.
Structural Welder
Right Way Valve
Drayton Valley, Canada
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Welded structural steel components to meet project specifications.
- Utilized torches and equipment for shaping and assembling structural steel elements, ensuring adherence to project requirements.
- Conducted pre-welding tasks, including clamping, cutting, and assembling materials to prepare for successful welding operations.
- Interpreted orthographic and isometric drawings to ensure precise execution of structural projects.
- Maintained organized and clean workspace to promote safety and efficiency.
- Upheld safe work practices and reported hazards to management promptly.
Equipment Operator
Secure Energy Services Inc.
Drayton Valley, Canada
09.2019 - 02.2025
- Operated heavy equipment including dozer, excavator, and loader in landfill environment, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to maintain optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Transported water pumps and removed water from dugouts to ensure operational efficiency.
- Recorded tank levels daily to support operational monitoring and decision-making.
B Pressure welder
Bateman Welding
Drayton Valley, Canada
12.2011 - 09.2019
- Utilized my welding rig to deliver high-quality welding services on multiple projects.
- Interpreted drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate execution of welding tasks per specifications and timelines.
- Performed bead hot pass, caps, and tie-ins on pipelines following code requirements.
- Inspected completed piping systems for flaws and defects to guarantee quality standards.
- Beveled, cut, and fabricated piping; assembled components using selected materials and tools.
- Operated torches and equipment to shape and assemble structural steel elements.
- Conducted pre-welding tasks including clamping, cutting, and assembly preparations.
- Supervised and trained apprentice welders to maintain skill development and safety compliance.
- Maintained organized and clean workspace while upholding safe work practices and reporting hazards.
B Pressure Welder
AECOM O/A Flint Energy
Drayton Valley, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Interpret drawings and blue prints
- Executed welding tasks as per approved specifications, codes and timelines
- Bevel and cut pipe; fabricate piping; assembled and selected materials/tools
- Inspected completed piping systems for flaws and defects to ensure structural integrity and compliance
- Upheld safe work practices and informed management of any hazards
- Bead, hot pass and cap pipelines; tie-ins on pipelines
- Used torches and other equipment to shape and assemble structural steel
- Supervised and trained apprentice welders to develop skills and maintain safety standards
- Pre-welding tasks such as clamping, cutting and assembly
- Analyzed orthographic and isometric drawings and specifications
- Maintained an organized and clean workspace at all times
Welder
Hotpass welding
Calmar, Alberta
09.2009 - 03.2010
- Constructed 400 barrel tanks using quality materials and precise measurements.
- Inspected welded joints for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Welder
T-Force Inc.
Drayton Valley, Canada
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Interpret drawings and blue prints
- Executed welding tasks following approved specifications and codes, ensuring compliance with timelines
- Built pole trucks, winch and bed trucks; Executed cutting and welding of T1 material to ensure structural integrity
- Performed gouging and air arcing on truck and trailer parts, effectively repairing cracks to extend equipment lifespan
- Repair damaged machinery; rebuild trailers
- Cut and weld T1 material
- Upheld safe work practices and informed management of any hazards
- Used torches and other equipment to shape and assemble structural steel
- Pre-welding tasks such as clamping, cutting and assembly
- Maintained an organized and clean workspace at all times
Education
Level 1 CWB Certified Welding Inspector -
Canadian Welding Bureau
Nisku, AB01-2021
Code Endorsement Z662 -
Canadian Standards Association
Edmonton, AB01-2021
B Pressure Welder Certification -
ABSA
Edmonton, AB01-2012
Journeyman Welder -
Vermilion Community College
Vermilion, AB01-2009
High School Diploma -
Frank Maddock High School
Drayton Valley, AB01-2005
Skills
- Experience corking tracks, ice lugging, welding buckets, building bed trucks, pole trucks, and tractors
- B-Pressure Welder enhanced by Weld Inspector Level 1, knowledgeable in reading codes and visual inspections
- Well versed in reading and interpretation of blueprints and drawings
- Ability to operate various equipment such as skid steers, loaders, dozers and excavators
- Mechanically inclined
- Valid class 5 driver’s license
- Analytical thinker, detail oriented with a high focus on safety
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Comfortable working long days and traveling for work
- Hard worker, I work well under supervision, independently or within a team setting
- Comfortable in a Fast-paced environment and a Quick learner
- Highly adaptable with strong interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills with ability to remain calm in high stress situations
References
- Andrew Kitching, Pipeline / Facility Inspector, 780-898-3688
- Clint Lepage, B-Pressure Welder, 780-514-4652
Safety Tickets
- H2S Alive, 10/28/27
- Fall Protection, 12/12/27
- Standard First Aid, 01/15/29
Timeline
Ice Lugger
Flint/CNRL Albian
03.2026 - Current
Structural Welder
Right Way Valve
06.2025 - 03.2026
Equipment Operator
Secure Energy Services Inc.
09.2019 - 02.2025
B Pressure Welder
AECOM O/A Flint Energy
01.2015 - 01.2017
B Pressure welder
Bateman Welding
12.2011 - 09.2019
Welder
Hotpass welding
09.2009 - 03.2010
Welder
T-Force Inc.
08.2007 - 11.2009
Level 1 CWB Certified Welding Inspector -
Canadian Welding Bureau
Code Endorsement Z662 -
Canadian Standards Association
B Pressure Welder Certification -
ABSA
Journeyman Welder -
Vermilion Community College
High School Diploma -
Frank Maddock High School