Ian Atkinson

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E-Mail ad0fhn@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter with solid construction management experience of projects from $2M to $550M.

Consistently meet and exceed production goals with proven track record of project completion on time and under budget.

Proven ability to successfully oversee and maintain motivation of QC staff.

Excellent ability to always ensure worker and sub-contractor adherence to on-site QA/QC regulations and codes.

Multi-tasker with demonstrated ability to collaborate on the design and construction of numerous projects simultaneously.

Negotiated a joint venture agreement between Stuart Olson Ind. And 3 1st Nations Bands for work to be completed on the BHP Billiton Jenson Potash Mine in Saskatchewan.

Demonstrated ability to enhance employee relations by establishing employer apprenticeship training programs and by recommending measures to improve working conditions, production quality and methods, and equipment performance.

Skilled communicator and negotiator with a well-developed ability to maintain excellent working relationships with others.

Stuart Olson Industrial Wutzke Award for Innovation, Leadership, Relationships & Profitability Nov. 2012

EDUCATION

CWB Level 1 Welding Inspector, B31.3 Endorsement, CWB, Saskatoon, SK April 2012

Construction Safety Officer, SK Construction Safety Association, Regina, SK May 2010

Health, Safety & Enviro Processes Certification Courses, University of NB Jan 2012

Carpentry (Apprenticeship Training), Red Seal (SAIT), Calgary, AB 1981

ISO 9001-2008 ISO Standard Awareness Training May 2012

ISO 9001-2008 ISO Internal Auditor Certification May 2012

Occupational Health and Safety Management, Level 1 & 2 June 2010

Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’, Ramjet Contracting, Regina SK 2014

Polyethylene fusing tickets (for HDPE pipe from 2" to 36"), Nahanni Construction Ltd., Yellowknife, NWT 2008

Polyethylene fusing tickets (for HDPE pipe from 2" to 36"), Ramjet Contracting Ltd., Regina SK 2010

Project Management, Microsoft Project Management Training, Calgary, AB 2003

Instructor Techniques, BE & K Constructors Inc., Prince Albert, SK 1989

Civil Blueprint Reading, Instructor Tech’, BE & K Constructors Inc., Prince Albert, Sask 1989

Supervisor Training – Level I, Merit Contractors Association, Prince Albert, SK 1989

Advanced ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with all internal organization departments, suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.

Strong coordination and organization skills, with strict emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

Advanced experience working within local jurisdictional and regulatory authorities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including advanced knowledge of AWS A3.0 Welding Terms and Definitions. Advanced knowledge of welding inspection and related NDE methods (MT, PT, UT, and RT), including ASME Sec. V requirements.

Advanced knowledge of project specific documentation related to new equipment turnover for installation, inspection, testing, repairs, and alterations.

Advanced knowledge of safety programs.

Supervision of safe storage and verification of all projects related documentation, both paper documents and electronic files.

Experience with managing field engineering, inspection, and NDE related to all QA/QC functions.

Experience in project planning, execution (construction realities), management, and communication with all engineering groups.

Experience in shutdown planning and execution.

Ability to develop and manage non-conformance, deficiencies, and reporting programs, including root cause analysis.

Experience in developing and monitoring of project QA/QC budgets.

Ability to ensure correct codes, standards, job specifications, project procedures, federal and provincial regulations are properly identified, correctly specified in detail, and met or exceeded.

Experience with the creation and administration of inspection planning, weld/welder tracking and reporting programs

The ability to work within strict deadlines and under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Nuna Group of Companies (NGC)

Corporate Quality Control Manager

Sept 30/19 to Present

Develop and implement new Quality Management System for Nuna Group of Companies

Developed complete Quality Management System for Nuna Group of Companies to comply with ISO 9001 2008 quality standard

Develop Project Quality Plans for all NGC Projects.

Consulted on all quality requirements from Pre-Bid to project completion stage with NGC Senior Management, Project Managers and Estimating Dept.

Developed all quality required documents with project clients and clients EPCM contractors (Hatch, BGC Eng., Woods Engineering WSP Eng.).

Evaluated all subcontractor quality management programs to ensure they comply with

client contract and NLP QMS requirements.

Completed all vendor audits and shop visits for equipment purchased for NGC projects.

Worked closely with General Contractor and Sub Contractor QA Managers to develop

ITP’s for different phases of the projects along with the final sign off of all ITP’s

Review workload with NGC senior management and hire all QA/QC staff when

required.

Review Quality Manual and develop SOP’s, Checklists and Policies and procedures for NGC quality management system.

Develop and maintain NGC Doc Control and RFI systems

Develop Sub contractor Pre-Qualification system for all NGC Subcontractors/Vendors and suppliers.

Tetra Tech Canada

Senior Construction Inspector QA/QC Level 11

Feb/18 to Sept 20/19

Resident Inspector at Beaver First Nation Boyer River Reserve Water Treatment Plant. Responsible for all inspections for all work and materials for the project.

Complete excavation and clay liner for new water storage reservoir and all associated 6” feed Raw Water Lines and 10” Water Distribution Lines

Installed new Raw Water Intake Lines and Aeration system for both new and existing Reservoirs

Completed all vendor audits and shop visits for equipment purchased for the Water Treatment Plant.

Worked closely with General Contractor and Sub Contractor QA Managers to develop

ITP’s for different phases of the projects along with the final sign off of all ITP’s

Review workload with management and hire QA/QC coordinators when required.

Review Quality Manual and develop SOP’s, Checklists and Policies and procedures for the manual as needed

Reviewed and approved all General Contractor progress payments each month as part of the Project Management Team Review System

Monitored all phases of commissioning for all 3 Water Treatment Plants, Boyer River, John D’ Or and Meander River

Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications, and QMS requirements.

Advancing quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.

Performed inspections on an as needed basis for both Meander River and John D’Or Prairie Water Treatment Plants also designed and managed by Tetra Tech Canada at the same time.

Analyze, process then approve monthly project progress payments for each general contractor on each project.

QA/QC Manager Stuart Olson Industrial Contractors Inc.

July 15/11 to Mar 23/17

Managed all QA/QC personnel on all Stuart Olson Industrial projects. Responsible for negotiating all new hire packages as well as all terminations of employees, for both Quality and Safety dept.

Developed a complete Quality Manual and complete QA/QC programs for Stuart Olson Industrial as well as performing QA/QC audits on all projects at a pre-determined schedule.

Worked closely with various owners QA Managers to develop ITPs for different projects and final sign off the ITP’s

Review workload with management and hire QA/QC coordinators when required.

Review Quality Manual and develop SOP’s, Checklists and Policies and procedures for the manual as needed

Analyze, process then approve monthly project progress payments for each general contractor on each project.

Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications, and QMS requirements.

Advancing quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.

Managing the development and implementation of the QMS for planning, inspection, documentation, and operations activities including:

oPlanning duties within the QA/QC staff and related work schedules.

oEstablishing service standards for end users (i.e., internal department or external customer).

oIdentifying and developing QA/QC personnel certification requirements and continuing education/training needs.

oProviding leadership, mentorship, and direction of all QA/QC personnel.

Developing and implementing risk-based inspection (RBI) activities and processes, to develop internal standard practices.

Manage NDE personnel certification and QMS internal audits.

Developed and managed Internal Audit system for company QMS system

Worked with customers and on-site personnel to compete all customer required audits to conform with project contract requirements.

Supervised and completed all Final Turnover documentation for each project to meet all customer contractual requirements.

Ramjet Contracting LTD, Regina Sask.

Corporate QA/QC Manager, Safety Manager

Aug 17/09 to July 15/11

Managed all QA/QC and Safety personnel on all Ramjet Contracting LTD projects.

Responsible for negotiating all new hire packages as well as all terminations of employees for both Quality and Safety dept.

Developed QA/QC system and implemented system for all the Co-op Upgrader Refinery plants that Ramjet Contracting LTD were working on.

Worked along with Colt / Worley Parsons QA/QC Coordinators in tracking progress and preparing all final turn over documents for each Inspection Test Plan.

Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications, and QMS requirements.

Advancing quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the company.

Managing the development and implementation of the QMS for planning, inspection, documentation, and operations activities including:

oPlanning duties within the QA/QC and Safety staff and related work schedules.

oIdentifying and developing QA/QC personnel certification requirements and continuing education/training needs.

oProviding leadership, mentorship, and direction of all QA/QC and Safety personnel.

Managing inspection, NDE, and testing plans for new construction, repair work, and alterations.

Manage Quality, Safety and NDE personnel certification and QMS internal audits.

Developed and managed Internal Audit system for company QMS system

Worked with customers and on-site personnel to compete all customer required audits to conform with project contract requirements.

Supervised and completed all Final Turnover documentation for each project to meet all customer contractual requirements.

Corporate QA/QC Manager, Nahanni Construction Ltd., Yellowknife, NWT

Aug 15, 2005, to July 20, 2009

Managed all QA/QC and Safety personnel on all Nahanni Construction Ltd projects.

Responsible for negotiating all new hire packages as well as all terminations of employees

Developed the QA/QC program for all projects and successfully supervised and completed all QA/QC management requirements for over $220M worth of work on three diamond mine projects which included Diavik, Snap Lake, and Ekati diamond mines. Supervised twelve QA/QC Coordinators working on three sites.

Successfully managed all on-site QA/QC work to help achieve over two million man working hours for the company without a lost-time incident.

Head of company safety program. Developed new safety programs, responsible for developing company safety manual and policy development.

Projects included but not limited to:

Ran all concrete batch plant services at Ekati, Snap Lake and Baker Lake sites.

Built four electrical rooms for a new water treatment plant.

Built pipeline B-cell tailings line. 5km x 14” HDPE Heat Traced Tailings Line

Built two new paste recovery pipelines and refurbished a separate pipeline – each pipeline was four kilometers.

Completed Koala Underground conveyor system (Civil portion).

Built three warehouses and moved and reconstructed two warehouses.

Snap Lake built a mine dry complex (showers, change room, and office complex for 250 miners and equipment repair shop) - nine-month project

Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications, and QMS requirements.

Planning duties within the QA/QC staff and related work schedules.

Identifying and developing QA/QC personnel certification requirements and continuing education/training needs.

Providing leadership, mentorship, and direction of all QA/QC personnel.

Manage construction processes, inspection and personnel certification and QMS internal audits.

Developed and managed Internal Audit system for company QMS system

Worked with customers and on-site personnel to compete all customer required audits to conform with project contract requirements.

Supervised and completed all Final Turnover documentation for each project to meet all customer contractual requirements.

QA/QC Manager/Civil Superintendent (Above Ground), Nahanni Construction Ltd., Yellowknife, NWT Aug 15, 2005, to Feb 1 2006

Directed all above ground employees involved in various civil projects; procured labor/material takeoffs for awarded jobs.

Supervised and coordinated all above and underground personnel to ensure strict adherence to BHP’s safety policies.

Laid out the grid coordinates for each project and established/maintained grid lines for the civil portion of all work projects.

Set up and maintained company quality assurance program as needed for each project. Managed reporting programs for each project to adhere to BHP’s standards.

Ensured all work on site was ready for inspection and signed off by the appropriate representatives upon completion.

Projects included, but not limited to:

City of Yellowknife Water Treatment Raw Water Holding Cells

Kingpin Multi-Plate Stacker Conveyor Facility -- part of Panda underground conveyor system.

Panda Pit surface dewatering ($14.5M) -- civil foundation work for new multi-plate material stacking system.

Completed Panda Pit Underground conveyor system (Civil portion) ($280M).

Install 12 km high/low-flow HDP pipe and sumps/pumps system -- stopped surface water entrance to underground mine.

Ammonium Nitrate Building ($2M) – poured concrete and sumps to contain any runoff water from the ammonium nitrate building to ensure BHP Billion’s adherence to water licensing environmental mine requirements.

Koala Underground Mine – installed two fresh air raises to supply fresh air for underground mining

Thickener Tank Addition ($15.5M) – two additional thickener tanks to increase process capacity in the process plant.

Developed and managed Internal Audit system for company QMS system

Worked with customers and on-site personnel to compete all customer required audits to conform to project contract requirements

Senior Superintendent – Quality Control Manager, Scott Builders, Calgary, AB Sept 1 1989 – April 30 2005

Liaised with and directed all supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting project specifications, and in effectively planning/coordinating various phases of construction to avoid delays.

Worked directly with discipline consultants for the design and constructability of projects. Scott Builders has always been 100% Design Build General Contractor. Every building which I was involved with was a complete design build total turnkey package.

Acted as liaison between owners, company and consultants.

Developed QA/QC system and supervised 12 QA/QC Coordinators who inspected work in progress to ensure worker/contractor conformance to job specifications and construction schedules. Analyze, process then approve monthly project progress payments for each general contractor on each project

Developed and managed Internal Audit system for company QMS system

Worked with customers and on-site personnel to compete all customer required audits to conform to project contract requirements.

Reviewed and/or prepared work progress and materials reports and adjusted work schedules and budgets as needed.

Assisted the President and General Manager in staff succession planning and employee performance evaluation reviews.

Projects included but not limited to –

Amoco -- Crossfield Gas Collection Plant.

Amerada/Hess -- Gas Plant Ricinus.

Assistant overseer of design and construction projects in Calgary and at various other locations throughout Canada.

Developed and managed Internal Audit system for company QMS system

Worked with customers and on-site personnel to compete all customer required audits to conform to project contract requirements.

Supervised and completed all Final Turnover documentation for each project to meet all customer contractual requirements.

Assistant Superintendent/Carpentry Foreman - Clark Bowler, Yellowknife, NWT -

Sept 1987 - Sept 1989

Coordinated supervisory personnel and subcontractors to plan and execute work procedures to meet project deadlines.

Managed up to 65 carpenters and laborers on site and provided direction and supervision on all phases of construction.

Ordered required tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to project/manpower work schedules.

Inspected work in progress to ensure work conformance to specifications and to ensure work was completed on time.

Forecasted/managed project costs and daily work progress and materials usage and costs in order to maintain budgets.

Assisted the project engineer and general contractors by overseeing all aspects of project design and quality control.

Projects included but not limited to:

Northern Heights, Yellowknife, NWT - Construction of a three-block long parkade and shopping mall complex.

Assistant Superintendent/Carpentry Foreman PCL Construction, Calgary, AB

Jan 1982 - Aug 1987

Managed employee work schedules, material deliveries, and production schedule to best meet project job specifications.

Inspected subcontractor work, including ductwork and wiring and pipe installations, to ensure specifications conformance.

Established employee ratios for each job and directed work according to job specifications, blueprints, and job deadlines

Maintained time and production records and liaised with other department supervisors to coordinate project activities.

Actively participated in safety and trades training programs and implemented successful on-the-job motivation programs.

Recommended and initiated personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.

Developed and delivered employee seminars on blueprint reading. Implemented programs to increase work efficiency.

Restructured and improved redi-mix concrete design and deliveries. Acted as liaison between owners and engineers.

Projects included but not limited to:

Syncrude Canada, Fort McMurray (de-bottlenecking)

Suncor Canada, Fort McMurray (relining the sulphur pits).

City of Fort Mc Murray Water Treatment Plant

Weyerhaeuser’s Fine Paper Machine and Wood Room addition to the Prince Albert, SK, Pulp and Paper mill.

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