Gilles H. Lafontaine
DeWinton, AB
(587)757- 9925 (messages)
Email: gilleslafontaine @ live.com
Objective
My objective is to find fulltime and long- term employment with an established company
where I can further my skill set.
Highlight of Qualifications
Over 10 years of oilfield related work experience ranging from supervisor y,
slashing, equipment operator, scaffolding and welder helper, and labouring
Ticketed with H2S Alive, Confined space Entry & Rescue, CSTS, TDG, PSTS,
Standard First Aid- Level C CPR, Level 1 Chainsaw, obtaining forklift certificate
Excellent problem solving skills, self starter, goal oriented and committed to completing
task in a safe and efficient manner
Proven ability to work with little direction, takes pride in work done
Able to work within deadlines while following stringent HS&E regulations
Excellent Safety record, familiar with OH&S policies and procedures
Excellent interpersonal skills, charismatic, easy to get along with, helpful
Physically fit, acclimatized to extreme weather conditions and able to do heavy lifting
and manual labour for long periods of time
Work Experience
Supervisor/Foreman/Expiditer
Capital Projects, Fort McKay AB 2012- 2014
•Supervised crews Of Over 00 employees Work along side/lead, schedule/coordinate
the activities of the crews •Follow project plans and schedules Provided daily safety
orientation to crews •Train employees about potential hazards and ensure employees
are certified when required •Correct unsafe acts and unsafe conditions •Ensure
personal protective equipment is available •Report and investigate all
accidents/incidents Provide a safe healthful workplace •Responsible for delivery and
pickup of products •Also had duties in Warehouse/Toolcrib issuing tools products and
making sure tools were retuned at end shift
Slasher/Supervisor,2011 - 2012
The Bouchier Group, Fort McKay AB
Built ice road spanning 100 kms from base camp to main camp, built ice bridges and
leases, slashed deadfall for rig moves and large equipment moves, erected signs and
maintained road, served as relief foreman/supervisor
P arts Person,2009 -2011
Eveready Industrial, Conklin AB
Distributed PPE, fittings, hoses, oil, antifreeze and glycol to vacuum pump and water
truck operators, kept up to date with safety personnel on site changes, inspecting fire
extinguishers and pump stations, made extension cords and assisted mechanics with
hands on work, operated skid steer to load and unload inventory or for snow removal
Equipment Operator, 2007 2008
Scafom Limited, Sherwood Park, AB
• Worked with scaffolding and prepared orders to be delivered on site
• Loaded material onto flat beds with zoo m boom
• Operated bobcat for snow removal and construction
• Constructed demo scaffolding for sales department
Skilled Labourer/Tool Crib Attendant, 2005 -2007
Flint Energy Services, Edmonton, AB
Attended to 400 man camp in tool crib; welders, pipe fitters and iron workers
• Ordered and distributed PPE, tools and trucks
• Kept stock up to date and inspected power tools, extension cords and machinery
• Helped in the field making hoarding and welders helpe r
• Remote tamping machine and loader tamper
• Finishing carpenter for apartment buildings
• Installed door jams, baseboards, window trims, closet shelves and washroom
accessories
Autobody Prepper/DetaiIer 2003 -2005
Preferred Collision, Okotoks, AB
' Sanded, primed valves and prepped vehicles for spray painting
• Dismantled damaged vehicles
• Removed windshields and did some body work
• Assembled and detailed vehicles
• Primed and painted interior of new parts
• Used computer to find codes and measurements for painting
Canadian Coast Guard 2001 -2003
Albert/NWT
• Inspected water depth using electronic and manual tools
• Responded to rescue calls as necessary
• Operated small crane on ships deck to lift boats or debris from water
• Operated chainsaw and changed cells in towers
• Performed daily housekeeping duties
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