PETER A GAGEN
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PROFILE
Boilermaker: (Heavy Lift Crew)-(Rigger Fitter) Marine Boilermaker: (Shipyard Rigger) (Pipe Rigger – all phases pipe & spools) (Connector/Ground Man) Extensive Scaffolding Experience. Specializing in all phases of safe hoisting practices (Serious Lifts, Tandem Lifts and Critical Lifts
WORK HISTORY
British Columbia and Alberta 2006 to present
(Shutdowns/turnarounds/Outages/New Construction)
Vancouver Dry Docks 2005 to 2006
(Rigger/High Rigger/Ground Man Rigger)
Versatile Pacific Shipyards 1987 to 1992
Yarrow’s Ltd.
Victoria Shipyards
(Scaffold/Boiler Maker Helper)
Victoria Machinery Depot Co. Ltd. 1986 to 1991
(Shop & Shutdown Work) / Slab Mechanic & Boiler Maker Helper
SKILLS
Self-motivated, peek performing professional with 20+ years of progressive supervisory experience in all phases of the maintenance industry. Effective program solver who enjoys the challenge of achieving goals and accomplishing objectives. All phases of overhead crane operations EG shawbox 50 ton, 100 ton crane and demag 50 ton.
•Team Building & Leadership
•Inspects vessels and components for defects
•Troubleshooting
•Maintains safe work environment
•Uses drawing and specifications
•Monitors confined spaces
•Determines load
•Demobilizes worksite
•Performs per-lift analysis
•Secures lift area
•Inspects rigging equipment
•Fabricates rigging equipment
•Attaches rigging equipment to load
•Organizes project tasks and procedures
•Conducts post-lift inspection
•Disassembles hoisting equipment
•Secures load before rigging removal
•Skills
•Experience with process safety management specifically mechanical integrity
•Decision-making skills and leadership qualities, including team building
•Familiar with API Standards and Recommended Practices concerning Pressure Vessels, Pressure Systems, and Storage Tanks
•Cuts materials
•Performs tack welds
•Maintains rigging equipment
•Uses aerial access equipment
•Performs hoisting operation
•Secures load before rigging removal
•Conducts post-lift inspection
•Assembles hoisting equipment
•Inspects hoisting equipment
•Stores equipment
•Basic Project Management skills
•Strong written and oral (English) communication skills
•Expertise in reliability technology
•Experienced with Pressure Vessel Code
•Experienced with ASME Boiler
EDUCATION
GED – General Equivalency Diploma – (Spokane Falls Community College), Washington State, USA
NAIT – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – Boilermakers Technical Training
SAFETY TICKETS
•OSSA Regional Training
•Confined Space Entry
•Area Work Platform (up to 79)
•Operations and Safety of Hydra tight Hydraulic Torque and Stud Tensioning Equipment
•Man Lift
•Air Purifying Respirator
•Confined Space Awareness
•Construction Safety Training System
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
Classic Cars & Antique Motorcycles, Mountain Biking, Reading, Power Lifting - Former National APF 90 kilogram Champion – 1988 to 1992, strength and conditioning, Judo, Krav-Maga and Meditation