Manager Mechanical Engineering

Bradley Steckhahn

Box **, Site **, RR* Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1X4 780-***-**** / 780-217-

**** ***************@*******.***

March 12, 2013

LVP Recruiting & Staffing

Alberta

Re: Welding Foreman

It is with great interest that I am submitting my application for the

Welding Foreman position within your clients Company as viewed on the

internet.

As a Certified welder and Mechanical Engineering Technologist I have

acquired extensive experience working in active mines, such as Whitewood

Mine, Muskeg River and Jack Pine Mine as well as Kearl Lake Project north

of Ft McMurray.

My responsibilities included but not limited to ensuring welding practices

and procedures were followed and were completed in a timely manner and

correctly, on many different types of mining equipment. As a welder working

for Fording coal, I assisted the maintenance foreman in the scheduling of

work to be carried out by the welding department.

Before a project was started I would conduct a pre-job hazard assessments

of the work to be carried out which was reviewed with the crews, ensuring

that all HSE protocol was closely followed by all employees resulted in a

significant reduction of work site accidents.

My resume is enclosed which contains additional information that further

outlines my suitability for this position. To schedule an interview or to

answer any questions that you may have, please contact me at (780) 963-

6862, Cell: 780-***-****

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely

Bradley P. Steckhahn

Bradley Steckhahn

Box 48, Site 11, RR4 Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1X4 780-***-****,780-***-****

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Highlights of Qualifications

15 years of industrial experience in mining & building construction

projects as well as a health and safety advisor, plus performed

technical training

. 9 years general welding of heavy mining equipment

. Supervised welding crews on many different projects

. Accident incident and root cause investigations

. Reduced accidents by reviewing pre-job hazard assessments before

beginning work

Employment History and Experience

Tervita Enviromental, Operator / Supervisor

2011 - Present

Operate equipment in the reclamation of old leases

Tutor junior supervisors regarding proper practices and

procedures

Maintenance, Safety Advisor -- Athabaskan Resources (Shell Mines)

2009 - 2011

. Conduct health and safety inspections of mining crews for compliance

. Ensure workers are maintaining work practices and procedures

. Perform accident / incident investigations and root cause analysis

. Updated Job safety analysis information related to the work being

completed

Health & Safety Supervisor-Atlus Energy (CNRL Mine) Nisku, AB 2008 -

2009

Performed accident / incident and root cause investigations of

employees and or equipment

Investigations to ensure procedures were followed

. Performed pre-job hazard assessments prior to starting work

. Audited JHA work sheets for completion

. Ensured compliance with OH&S and Federal/Provincial regulations were

being complied with

Construction Operations & Safety Manager-Big Country Energy, Whitecourt, AB

2006-2008

. Coordinated procedures with project supervisor

. Ensure equipment was adequate for the projects be undertaken

. Performed accident/incident investigation as well as root cause

investigations

. Completed pre-job risk hazard analysis on construction projects

. Conducted forensic investigations on equipment that caused an accident

.

.

Construction & Development Manager-RCMP Edmonton, AB

Reviewed OH&S regulations with contractors on site for

compliance

. Liaised with property management regarding construction QA/QC

. Performed health & safety site audits and inspections

. Performed forensic investigations on equipment damage

Fording Coal, Wabamum, 6 years (Maintenance Welder / Operator )

* Welded on and operated heavy earth moving equipment plus coal

handling facilities/equipment

* Ensured proper welding practices and procedures were being

complied with

* Assist maintenance foreman in the scheduling of welders on

important projects

* As a welder in the maintenance department our team worked

closely with contract welders in the repairs

* Analyzed mechanical failures and introduced improved

preventative measures to reduce failures

Hanas Welding, Drayton Valley, Contract General/Pressure welder

General welding on mining and heavy earth moving equipment

Repairing heavy industrial equipment

Bradley Steckhahn

Box 48, Site 11, RR4 Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1X4 780-***-****,780-***-****

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Education and Training

. Mechanical Engineering Diploma-NAIT

. "B" High Pressure Pipe Certificate-Alberta Boilers Branch

. Red Seal Journeyman Welding Certificate-NAIT

. AWS Welding Inspection level II Course

. CWB Welding Inspection level I Course, Canadian Welding Bureau

. Non Destructive Examination Techniques- (AWS) American Welding Society

. Welding Metal Inspection of Failures-American Welding Society

. Mine Safety and Health Training-Ground Control Certificate, Canadian

Institute of Mining

. Environmental Health & Safety-Emergency Preparedness Certificate,

Canadian Institute of Mining

. Health and Safety Representative Training Certificate, Canadian

Institute of Mining

. Maintenance Management Certificate, Canadian Institute of Mining

ISO 14000 Environmental Management

ISO 9000 Quality Management

AS 4360 Risk Management

NCSO, National Construction Safety Officer

. Accident Investigational Techniques, Root Cause Analysis, CFB Borden

. Technical Writing Training

. Effective Presentation Principals

. Microsoft Office Word

. Windows 7, XP

. Works, Excel

. First Aid/CPR II

. H2S Alive

. Fall Arrest

. CSTS

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