T rent Torwalt
P.O. Box ***
Fraser Lake, B.C.
V0J 1S0
Residence: 1-250-***-****
Cell: 1-250-***-****
*********@*******.***
I .P. Journeyperson No H-22-02746.
Please consider my resume for employment. I am an Interprovincial Journeyman Welder with
extensive Welding, Fabricating, and Mechanical experience in mining equipment. I am looking to
expand my 16 years of mining experience in a rewarding new career.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Extensive knowledge in welding and metal fabrication.
Strong ability and in-depth knowledge of common welding processes
Physical dexterity for welding and fabrication
Blueprint design and interpretation
Execution of safe and diligent work practices
Good communication and leadership skills
EDUCATION
SIAST Kelsey Campus - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Welding Upgrade Course
May 2001
SIAST Palliser Campus - Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Third Year/Level 3
Oct-Dec 1999
SIAST Palliser Campus - Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Second Year/Level 2
Jan-Feb 1999
SIAST/CARLTON TRAIL REGIONAL COLLEGE - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Pre-Employment Welding
Sept 1996 - May 1997
LANIGAN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL - Lanigan, Saskatchewan
Grade 12 Diploma June 1996
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THOMPSON CREEK MINING LTD - ENDAKO MINES - Fraser Lake, BC
Journeyman Welder in Mine Maintenance. Molybdenum, hard rock open pit mine. Experienced in
Shovels, Blast Drills, Haul Trucks, and all support equipment related to mining. Jan 2004 - Present
Operating portable weld truck throughout pit operations
Fabrication and maintenance related to shovels and drills, haul trucks and support equipment
WHIMIS
Support equipment
Air brakes
Bucket tuck
Overhead crane, hiab crane truck
Confined space
Rigging
Propane distribution certificate
DECA INDUSTRIES - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Journeyman Welder in Machine shop/ Weld Shop specializing in repair and fabrication within the
potash and uranium mining industry. June 1997 - Dec 2003
Fabrication and repair associated with machining
Repair, fabrication and modification of potash mining equipment
Complete rebuilds on O&K dippers
Submerged arc welding
Plasma transfer arc welding
Stick, Tig and Mig welding
Blueprint reading
Mechanical and Hydraulic experience
REFERENCES
Brian Sandford – Endako Mines – Mine Maintenance Shift Foreman
Tel.: 1-250-***-**** ext. 292
Res.: 1-250-***-****
Neil Cockrill - Endako Mines - Pit Shop Foreman.
Currently employed with Imperial Oil at Kearl oil sands project.
Res.: 1-250-***-****
Cell: 1-250-***-****
Craig Fitzgerald - Endako Mines - Shovel and Drill Forman.
Tel: 1-250-***-**** ext. 389
Cell: 1-250-***-****