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Performed visual welding inspections and dimensions checks for many fabrication shops throughout Saskatchewan for Cementation Canada - BHP Jansen Potash project. Duties also included final inspections of PAU’s prior to shipping release. Responsible for sub-contractor shop SS/CS piping VT’s. Provided input to the development of ITP’s and reviewed IFC drawings prior to shop drawings being approved for fabrication.

Responsible for installation, repair and testing of piping systems for an operating SAGD facility. In depth understanding and interpretation of engineered drawings and specifications. Pre-job planning for safe and effective job execution. Provide as-builts and associated documentation for quality turnover. Provide leadership to junior staff in regards to heavy rigging and installation requirements. Assist management with planning and coordination of shutdown activities.

Provide frontline leadership for the pre-commissioning team activities at the K+S Legacy Potash project. Ensure thorough piping system inspections completed for conformity and quality according to all approved as-builts and IFC documentation. Identify all deficiencies and communicate findings to client. Verify readiness for commissioning according to project specifications. Responsible for all loto, permitting and safety requirements inherent to pre-commissioning activities.

Provide coordination for construction, testing and turnover activities on the Phase 2B Hyrotreater project. Ensure contractor adherence to code, standards and engineered design. Applied exceptional critical thinking and problem solving to provide solutions to RFI's and multi discipline engineering concerns. Provide leadership to contractor superintendents in meeting schedule and execution objectives. Review and apply practicality to construction of multi discipline engineering documents including specifications, drawings and ITP's. Presented a visible interest in workplace initiatives by actively participating in discussions surrounding work plans, JHA's and permitting requirements.

Oversee field construction activities to approved work package plans and specifications. Worked closely with contractors to ensure execution plans and schedules were followed and milestones achieved. Assist in resolutions of RFI's submitted by contractors with engineering. Provided leadership to contractor superintendents in meeting safety, schedule and cost objectives. Review and apply practicality to construction of multi-discipline engineering documents including specifications, drawings and quality data. Worked closely with technical department ensuring ITP's and contractor communication clear. Participated in developing cost effective plans for successful completion of challenging projects. Presented a visible interest workforce initiatives by participating in the development of daily discussions surrounding work plans, JHA's and permitting requirements. Maintained strong relationships with operations and commissioning teams.

Worked closely with management and field supervision to ensure projects were built according to plan, specifications, and schedule. Reviewed, maintained and updated construction schedules, 3 week look-aheads and field installed work packages. Monitored QA/QC data and implemented action plans to resolve issues. Hired and managed hourly employees to complete projects in consultation with project managers. Worked closely with safety management teams and crews to ensure safety measures met or exceeded company and client expectations. Championed a zero incident program with management, employees and sub-contractors.

Oversee and coordinate construction activities at an operating uranium mine and surrounding facilities. Provided assistance to senior project and construction managers in the coordination of daily activities with contractor and operations. Confirm contractors followed client specifications and ensure project schedule milestones were achieved. Reviewed and monitored actual construction against schedule. Identified and ensured critical path activities were well planned and executed safely. Actively worked with contractor management and employees to achieving zero accidents.

Oversee and coordinate construction activities for the Pembina transfer terminal and several compressor station expansions to accommodate new pipeline. Provided mechanical input to sub-contract reviews with contractors prior to award. Monitored and reported on project performance. Participated in daily work planning with regards to safety, schedule and operation requirements.

Responsible for the planning and execution of several projects required for an expanding diamond mine. Worked closely with engineering and plant operations to safely execute many shutdown activities. Ensured all safety requirements were met or exceeded to ensure projects completed with zero lost time accidents or incidents. Successful completion of many challenging projects in an extreme environment. Volunteered as an active member of the Ekati Mine Rescue Team.

Coordinated manpower and equipment requirements for scheduled 2002 plant shutdown. Worked closely with plant operations and management in planning and execution of shutdown activities. Ensured all safety requirements were in place and work completed with zero incident. Performed walk-downs of all work packages to ensure all steps completed to client and personal standards.

Performed various commissioning and start-up activities required to tie into existing hydrocarbon plant. Large bore piping / valve installation utilizing professional heavy rigging practices. Executed many project tasks under SCBA. Ensured all permitting requirements were reviewed, understood and followed. Volunteered as member of the High Angle Rescue Team.

Performed various duties required as a maintenance steamfitter / pipefitter in an operating kraft pulp mill. Lead pipefitter on the recovery boiler upgrade project. Executed many emergency shutdown tasks to ensure minimal impact to mill operations. Volunteered as safety lead for the mechanical team.