Andrew Doucette
Morinville, Alberta T8R 1H1 ********@*******.***
Journeyman Carpenter
Enthusiastic and results-driven tradesman with 25 years of successful work experience and demonstrated ability to successfully align skills and experience in Carpentry of all aspects to achieve goals and objectives. Strong communication skills, able to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients. Inspiring leader and reliable self-starter with a track record of succeeding in dynamic work environments and effectively managing multiple tasks. Seeking to utilize my experience and exceptional work ethic in an organization that values dedication and results.
Strengths & Expertise
Residential Carpentry
Commercial Carpentry
Industrial Carpentry
Blueprint Interpretation
Keen Attention to Detail
Leadership & Supervision
Safety Awareness
Client Relations
Quality Assurance
Professional Experience
Douces Carpentry Services, Morinville, Alberta August 2013 – Present
Owner and Operator
Utilize skills and expertise to estimate residential renovations jobs for homeowners as well as 3rd party clients
Collaborate with Clients on renovation design recommendations based on client preferences, ideas and Building Codes
Negotiate Contracts and firm pricing with clients
Facilitate Subcontractors that may be required for scopes of work
Execute renovations from complete demolition and repair to Door/window install, Decks, framing, trim finish, fencing, cabinetry, demo, concrete, etc.
Effectively manage Client and subcontractor relationships
Accurate cost tracking and reporting as requested by Client
Effectively Resolve Dispute resolution
Black Diamond Group ., Conklin, Alberta September 2014 – April 2015
Lead Hand – Foreman- Narrows Lake Site
Utilize skill and expertise to effectively perform a broad range of tasks and responsibilities for effectively handling the progress and completion of the building of a 1600 man remote camp facility.
Maintain and ensure positive safety awareness with team
Delegation of duties and mentorship for shift tradesman.
Daily Review of each FLRHA and Equipment Checklists
Participate in Progress & Safety meetings
Organize and execute daily toolbox meetings
Personnel job performance assessments
Effectively resolving personnel complaints and concerns
Coordinate and oversee sub trades daily
Organize material and submit purchase requests
Ensure completion of all deliverables.
Effectively manage Client relationships.
Effectively follow processes and procedures to maximize operational efficiency.
Genmec Site Services, Foster Creek, Alberta August 2013 – January 2014
Common Services Foreman- Cenovus Foster Creek Air Weapons Site
Utilize skill and expertise to effectively perform a broad range of tasks and responsibilities for effectively handling all site services and maintenance.
Organize and direct and mentor trade workers & laborer’s
Organize and hold daily toolbox meetings
Daily Review of each FLRHA and Equipment Checklists
Maintain and ensure positive safety awareness with team
Following through with any disciplinary actions of personnel
Effectively resolving personnel complaints and concerns
Performing Incident Investigations
Review and approve personnel timesheets
Performed material purchases and approve requests for materials
Effectively managed vendor relationships.
Liaised with Client to perform maintenance as requested, rectify discrepancies
Create and submit drawings to Client for approval prior to start of scope of work
Phoenix Industrial, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta September 2012 – August 2013
Common Services Foreman- Stonefell Site
Utilize skill and expertise to effectively perform a broad range of tasks and responsibilities for effectively handling all site services and maintenance for complete job site.
Organize and direct and mentor trade workers & laborer’s
Organize and direct sub trades
Organize and hold daily toolbox meetings
Daily Review of each FLRHA and Equipment Checklists
Maintain and ensure positive safety awareness with team
Organize maintenance and service of equipment and update applicable logs (service and rental)
Maintained site wide waste services
Approve pre hire review of resumes
Following through with any disciplinary actions of personnel
Effectively resolving personnel complaints and concerns
Performing Incident Investigations
Review and approve personnel timesheets
Performed material purchases and approve requests for materials
Liaised with Client to perform maintenance as requested, rectify discrepancies
Silver Concrete, Foster Creek, Alberta January 2011 – August 2012
Common Services/Plant Services Foreman- Cenovus Foster Creek Air Weapons Site
Utilize skill and expertise to effectively perform a broad range of tasks and responsibilities for effectively handling all site services and maintenance. Including Formwork and grout pouring
Maintain and ensure positive safety awareness with team
Organize and direct and mentor trade workers & laborer’s
Organize and hold daily toolbox meetings
Daily Review of each FLRHA and Equipment Checklists
Approve pre hire review of resumes
Effectively resolving personnel complaints and concerns
Performing Incident Investigations
Performed material purchases and approve requests for materials
Ledcor Industrial, Fort MacKay, Alberta October 2010 – December 2010
Journeyman Carpenter – Firebag Site
Utilize skill and expertise to effectively perform a broad range of tasks and responsibilities for effectively performing carpentry duties as required
Interpret blueprints for construction
Build & Install formwork for building pads
Install hoarding in preparation of Concrete pours
Liaise with team and foreman to ensure guidelines for scope of work
Participate in safety meetings
Alfa Decking & Waterproofing, Edmotnon, Alberta June 2010 – October 2010
Journeyman Carpenter Foreman
Utilize skill and expertise to effectively perform a broad range of tasks and responsibilities for effectively handling the repair of water damaged condominiums
Organize and direct and mentor trade workers & laborer’s
Organize and direct sub trades
Organize and hold daily toolbox meetings
Daily Review of each FLRHA’s
Maintain and ensure positive safety awareness with team
Effectively resolving personnel complaints and concerns
Performed material purchases and approve requests for materials
Performing duties such as framing, trim work, replace door and windows.
Ledcor Commercial Industries, Conklin, Alberta April 2010 – June 2010
Journeyman Carpenter – Devon Jackfish Site
Utilize skill and expertise to effectively perform a broad range of tasks and responsibilities for effectively performing carpentry duties as required for the building of a Millwright Warehouse
Build & Install formwork for building pads
Install hoarding in preparation of grout pours
Perform Grout pour
Install commercial doors, windows, trim, etc.
Installation of millwork and back framing
Liaise with team and foreman to ensure guidelines for scope of work
Participate in safety meetings
Education & Certifications
Certification of Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter
Department of Education, Charlottetown, PEI - 2005
Leadership for Safety Excellence - ACSA. Edmonton, 2012
CSTS V3.2 Certificate and CSTS 09 Upgrade Certificate
Confined Space Entry/Monitor – November 20, 2015
OSSA EWP Operator Certificate – February 27, 2015
OSSA Fall Protection Certification – October 15, 2014
OSSA H2S Alive Certification – February 10, 2014
OSSA Basic Safety Orientation – November 3, 2015