Summary
Pipefitter with 25+ years of progressive experience looking to combine expertise in piping with leadership strengths into a challenging new role with a global organization. Offers a nuanced understanding of cutting edge western technology, fortified by overseas experience in South Korea and South America. A safety conscious leader who champions quality in all aspects of work. Treats staff with respect, leveraging a one-on-one mentorship style to lead teams toward the achievement of critical project objectives.
Education
Algonquin College
Plumbing
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, Ottawa, ON, Master Plumbing certification Province of Quebec, Master Plumbing certification City of Ottawa, Ontario, Interprovincial Red Seal plumbing certification, Interprovincial Red Seal Steamfitter certification, Chemical Process piping installation and maintenance, Instrumentation tube bending and Swagelock certification, Industrial Audit hand held technology trained, Orbital Welding experience, First Aid Certification, CSTS-09, H2S Alive, WHMIS, Wildlife awareness, Radiation protection.
Experience
Harrington Mechanical
Piping Supervisor
Construction upgrades to waste water pumping stations in Pembroke, Ontario and Kingston, Ontario Canada.
Newmont Suriname
Piping supervisor trainer
Phase 2 construction of crusher building and conveyor at Merian Gold mine, Suriname. Supervise local contractors to reach project objectives in safety and schedule.
Harrington Mechanical
Piping Supervisor
Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Integrated Health Care Services Centre
Construction of new health care facility to serve our military personnel. Responsible for all piping activities on site.
Surgold, Newmont Suriname
Piping supervisor trainer
My work included the new build of a 40 Mega Watt power plant, designed by Wartzila. Our other work areas consisted of the final tailings pumps, Detox tanks area pipe racks and all associated piping. We successfully established a strong safety culture with the workers so they may maintain the mine for years to come with a strong focus on safety.
CIMS, Athabasca Oil, Alberta Canada
Construction Superintendent
Installation of B31.1 piping as per ABSA ASME I. I Played an integral role in the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of project milestones, putting in place the people and the equipment needed to facilitate project progress, while keeping an eye on any contingencies and rapidly resolving issues. Served as the key liaison between the company and the client, producing timely progress reports, communicating contractual changes, and coordinating engineering reviews.
Black & MacDonald, Husky Oil, Alberta Canada
Piping Superintendent
I was Recruited to co-manage a team of 110 pipefitters and welders for joint Husky/BP Oil project. Directly involved in toolbox talks, placing emphasis on site safety by drawing on observations and specific examples of non-compliance to help staff overturn poor habits. Harnessed a diplomatic leadership style to effectively navigate the complex dynamics between unionized and non-unionized, as well as foreign trade workers.
