Val Zureski
Steam/Pipefitter
Fort Saskatchewan,AB
Summary
Reliable Lead Hand/Foreman with exceptional team leadership and delegation skills. Proven history of offering management support in all tasks. Aiming to utilize strong critical thinking skills and a resourceful approach to problem-solving. Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable Lead Hand with exceptional team leadership and delegation skills. Proven history of offering management support in [Type] tasks. Aiming to utilize strong critical thinking skills and a resourceful approach to problem-solving. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Lead Hand Pipefitter
Flint
03.2022 - Current
- Lead Hand for Steam/Water Utilities maintenance
- Experienced in Boiler/Cogen maintenance and outages
- Experienced in all water treatment aspects of SAGD facility
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Coordinated team tasks to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Promoted safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
Fabrication Foreman
OCL Group
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources
- Reviewed project details to ensure correct material and procedures for jobsite
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Maintained zero site incidents and positive safety culture for duration of job
- Managed 6 Welders primarily on SCH 160 piping
Journeyman Pipefitter
WorleyCord
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Fitting for welders, 2"-10"
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Field measuring and fabricating of carbon and stainless spools
- Hydrotesting
- Vessel closures
- System walkdowns
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Cord
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Fabricated, Assembled and Installed piping systems
- Hydro-testing
- PSV installation
- Enhanced team productivity by providing guidance and training to apprentice pipefitters.
- Streamlined workflow processes by maintaining clean, organized workspaces at all times.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues across trades for better collaboration during multi-disciplinary projects.
Journeyman Pipefitter
WorleyParsonsCord
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Extensive Field measuring of internally coated spools
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and solid work ethic
- Adhered to social distancing protocols
- Extensive installation of piping systems via crane and hand rigging
- Ensured safe work environments by strictly adhering to industry safety standards and procedures.
- Streamlined workflow processes by maintaining clean and organized workspaces at all times.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Flint
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintenance Pipefitter in Steam/Water Utilities
- Proficient in LOTO
- Proficient in maintenance of SWAC, SAC and other vessels, Boilers and Cogens.
- Experienced in installation/maintenance of high pressure steam systems
- Completed complex projects on time through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining clear communication regarding project progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Journeyman Pipefitter
WorleyParsons Canada Ltd
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Extensive field measuring for fabrication of internally coated spools
- Installation of various spools, valves and supports via crane and hand rigging
- System walkdowns
- Working with Millwrights on pump strain and alignment
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
Education
Red Seal Journeyman Steam/Pipefitter - Steam/Pipefitting
NAIT
Edmonton, AB07.2014
High School Diploma -
Lamont Jr/Sr High School
Lamont, AB06.1995
Skills
- Very strong work ethic
- Dedicated to safety compliance as well as being proactive in improving safety culture
- Well rounded with experience in construction, maintenance and pipeline employment
- Understands importance of meticulous paperwork and attention to detail
- Trained in leadership positions
- Understands importance of taking time to train apprentices to be skilled workers of tomorrow
- Documentation And Reporting
- Team Supervision
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Journeyman/Redseal Pipefitter- 164508A, J-21-142765-Alberta
- H2S Alive EXP- Sept. 10 2025
- Fall Protection EXP- June 1 2024
- Aerial Work Platform EXP Oct. 16 2024
- WHIMIS 2015 for Workers
- Common Safety Orientation- Completed Jan. 31 2020
- LSE- Completed Feb 12 2015- Reg no. 11689868
- CSTS 2020 Fundamentals- Completed Dec. 30 2019
- Environmental Protection (CSTS 2020)- Completed Sept. 25 2020
- Controlling Hazardous Energy and LOTO (CSTS 2020)- Completed Sept. 25 2020
- Basic Scaffold Safety (CSTS 20202)- Completed Sept. 25 2020
- Mobile Equipment Awareness (CSTS 2020)- Completed Sept. 25 2020
- Working at Heights (CSTS 2020)- Completed Sept. 25 2020
- Propane on the Work Site (CSTS 2020)- Completed Sept. 25 2020
- Valid Alberta Drivers Licence. No. 140061-631 Class 5. Exp. Nov. 2 2028
- Confined Space Entry Exp. Mar. 25 2025
Timeline
Lead Hand Pipefitter
Flint
03.2022 - Current
Fabrication Foreman
OCL Group
05.2021 - 02.2022
Journeyman Pipefitter
WorleyCord
03.2021 - 05.2021
Journeyman Pipefitter
Cord
10.2020 - 12.2020
Journeyman Pipefitter
WorleyParsonsCord
02.2020 - 10.2020
Journeyman Pipefitter
Flint
12.2018 - 01.2020
Journeyman Pipefitter
WorleyParsons Canada Ltd
01.2018 - 10.2018
Red Seal Journeyman Steam/Pipefitter - Steam/Pipefitting
NAIT
High School Diploma -
Lamont Jr/Sr High School
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
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Software
SAP
Accomplishments
Experienced with SAP
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