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WILLIAM R. ANDREWS

Edmonton

Summary

Safety-focused oil and gas professional with over 10 years of experience in facility construction & maintenance, fabrication, upgrading legacy infrastructure and new assets, and pipeline projects across Western Canada. Skilled in ground disturbance operations, hydro/pneumatic pressure testing, coordinating, permitting & regulatory compliance. Proficient in interpreting pipeline drawings (isometrics, P&IDs), and committed to delivering operational excellence and safe work environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Work Pipefitter

Academy Fabricators
Onoway
01.2024 - Current
  • Performed field piping installation, fabrication, and modification for resource facility construction projects.
  • Supported hydro-testing preparation and pneumatic testing activities to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Read and interpreted Isometric drawings and P&IDs for accurate field installations.
  • Collaborated with site supervisors and multidisciplinary crews to ensure efficient and safe project execution.
  • Maintained strong adherence to site-specific safety protocols, hazard assessments, and daily tailgate meetings.

Pipe Cutting Coordinator

Academy Fabricators
Onoway
01.2024 - Current
  • Planned and coordinated daily pipe-cutting operations to meet production and safety targets.
  • Maintained weld inch tracking and material traceability to support QA/QC compliance.
  • Created shipping tags, daily production reports, and redline drawings for fabrication.
  • Resolved material shortages, grade discrepancies, and cutting deficiencies through proactive troubleshooting.
  • Collaborated with fabrication and shop supervision to maintain optimal production workflow.

Journeyman Steamfitter

Worley Parsons Cord
Alberta/BC
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Executed major pipeline and facility construction projects for clients including Pembina, Enbridge, Cenovus and the Trans Mountain Expansion.
  • Supervised ground disturbance activities and ensured full compliance with safety and environmental standards.
  • Supported integrity programs including hydro-testing, pipeline upgrades, and coating.
  • Coordinated subcontractors and arranged multi-phase support services during active site operations.
  • Completed detailed daily reporting to Construction Managers to track project safety, quality, and progress.

Journeyman Steamfitter

Mcsween Custom Fabrication
Alberta
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Performed maintenance and turnaround services at processing and refining plants, ensuring mechanical integrity and safety compliance.

Apprentice Steamfitter

Phoenix Industrial
Alberta
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Assisted in fabrication shop, mod yard, and facility work, including pipe cutting, installation, hydrostatic testing, and heavy equipment operation.

Education

Red Seal Steamfitter Certificate -

NAIT
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2017

Red Seal Welder Certificate -

NAIT
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2015

Diploma in Outdoor Adventure -

Algonquin College
Pembroke, Ontario
01.2011

Skills

  • Pipeline and Facility Construction/maintenance
  • Structural and Mechanical fabrication
  • Ground Disturbance Level II Certified
  • Pipeline Integrity Digs
  • Hydro-Testing and Pneumatic Testing
  • Reading and Interpreting structural and mechanical Drawings (Isometrics/P&IDs)
  • Coordinating work scopes
  • Perform demanding work in adverse conditions to achieve tight deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and excel

Certification

  • Ground Disturbance Level II (Supervisor Certified)
  • CSTS 2020
  • WHMIS 2015
  • ESC Fire Watch
  • ESC Fall Protection, 08/31/24
  • ESC H2S Alive, 07/31/24
  • Standard First Aid & CPR
  • API 1169 and MAPP certifications

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Field Work Pipefitter

Academy Fabricators
01.2024 - Current

Pipe Cutting Coordinator

Academy Fabricators
01.2024 - Current

Journeyman Steamfitter

Worley Parsons Cord
01.2018 - 01.2024

Journeyman Steamfitter

Mcsween Custom Fabrication
01.2017 - 01.2018

Apprentice Steamfitter

Phoenix Industrial
01.2013 - 01.2017

Red Seal Steamfitter Certificate -

NAIT

Red Seal Welder Certificate -

NAIT

Diploma in Outdoor Adventure -

Algonquin College

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