Ashton Foran
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo,
I would like to express my interest in this posting with Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the opportunity to apply my expertise in the industry. I was drawn to apply because, from reading your company’s website, I feel your core mission and culture suit what I offer as a professional.
I strongly believe that I am a good fit for your company and would love the opportunity to become a valued member of your team.
As an adept Permit Writer/Operator, I have a well-rounded background with OSSA Permits, Isolations and LOTO. Additionally, I am a proven expert in decision-making and a consistent collaborator. My previous roles have strengthened my abilities in teamwork and problem-solving, including a focused attention to detail and accuracy.
With my background in Permit Writing, Operator and Journeyman Welder I’ve been working with the
Process Plants and Mining for 10 years. (Syncrude, Suncor, CNRL)
I also worked on all Syncrudes Dredges performing maintenance both mechanical and structural. Install pumps and bubbler systems. Complete both isolations and LOTO on dredge.
Over the past 2 years I’ve been working with Major Projects Department Issuing Permits
(OSSA) and Area Authority working closely with the Job Coordinator for the daily work scopes. I’ve built, installed and removed isolations following Syncrudes standards. Great experience in Commissioning and Start up with each Project I worked on.
I am thrilled at the prospect of bringing my talents to Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to further discuss how my work history and personality fit the upcoming role.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
After reviewing my resume, if you'd like to discuss further how my skills and expertise might benefit Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo please call me.
Sincerely,
Ashton Foran,
*********.**@*****.***
Ashton Foran
121 Lodgepole Way
Fort McMurray, AB
T9K-0E9
C) 780-***-**** *********.**@*****.***
Objective:
I am seeking full-time employment within Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Experience:
SSMPG Job Title: Permit Writer/Operator Fort McMurray, AB 2018 – April 14,20
• Syncrude base plant working with Major Projects Department issuing and verifying permits, Create isolations Installed/Removed, Area gas test/Equipment gas test, Risk assessment on both Restricted/Confine space, Startup/Commissioning, Ground disturbances/Electrical encroachment, etc following Syncrude standards. Worked closely with other permit offices when needed co-sign for equipment owner, area owner and tie-ins (Utilities, Off Sites, Power Distribution, Tailings and Mining).
NES Global Job Title: Permit Writer/Operator Fort McMurray, AB 2017- 2018
• Syncrude Base Plant and Aurora, working with Major Projects Department issuing and verifying permits, Create isolations Installed/Removed, Area gas test/Equipment gas test, Risk assessment on both Restricted/Confine space, Startup/Commissioning, Ground disturbances/Electrical encroachment, etc following Syncrude standards. Worked closely with other permit offices when needed co-sign for equipment owner, area owner and tie-ins (Utilities, Off Sites, Power Distribution, Tailings and Mining).
C. Wiseman Enterprise LTD (Syncrude) Fort McMurray, AB 2016-2017 Job Title: Journeyman Welder
• Syncrude Base Mine, Tailings Department, receiving OSSA safe work permits for the Top Shop. Working on projects in the tailings area for Syncrude Operations. Structural steel modifications on mobile shacks, building levelling pipes for dozers to pull, receiving daily OSSA work permits from associated permit offices. Making culverts for road crossings in and around the tailings areas. Welding repair on heavy equipment buckets, blades, tracks even work on cranes.
Graham – BFI (Syncrude) Fort McMurray, AB 2013-2016 Job Title: Journeyman Welder
• Syncrude Base Mine at the Fine Fluid Tailings facility. Receiving daily permits to perform conveyor repairs, structural platform installations and modifications, installation of fixed ladders and various skids for pumps. Welding repair on heavy equipment buckets, blades, tracks. Working in confined spaces such as storage tanks and vessels for structural reinforcement. Removal of and reinstallation of various pumps around the facility. Dredge maintenance, removal of pumps and install, install bubbler system and repair. Commissioning of Vessels for startup, working with the Syncrude commissioning team and project permit office.
AECON (Suncor) Fort McMurray, AB 2012-2013 Job Title: Working Foreman
•Suncor Plant Site. Welding pile caps and pipe supports around the plant site and Tailings areas. Installed and welded down structural mods. Welded lifting lugs and ensured 100% UT. Supervision of work crew.
Summary of Experience / Achievements:
•Working on 4th Class Power Engineering/Passed curriculum at Keyano Collage, waiting to write with ABSA.
•Permit Training and Area Authority
•Gas testing training (NH3, SO2, CO2, H2S, LEL and CO).
•Control of Hazardous Energy training, can create isolations, Install and Remove.
•Complete Rick Assessments for Confined and Restricted spaces.
•Welding Red Seal Journeyman Ticket achieved.
•B Pressure ABSA ticket.
•Structural Welding, MIG, Stick, and Flux-Core. (CWB)
•Training of all new hires and orchestrating their training as required.
•Working within the Major Projects Department for Graham at Syncrude Base Mine on numerous projects and ensuring compliance of SCL Standards being followed in the field.
•Very Safety conscious, positive worker who enjoys working within a team environment.
•Major Projects worked on Raw Water Line, Inner site water line (ISWL), Octopus Dam, Ammonia destruction, Clear water return demo (CWRD), NIMPI phase 1 & 2, Aurora clear water return (ACRW), Mildred lake extension (MLX), multiple facility buildings, ICR and etc. Plant/Tailings and Mine work. Syncrude dredges.
Education:
2003-2007 Miramichi Valley High School – Miramichi, NB
Grade 12 Diploma achieved
NBCC New Brunswick for Welding 2007/2011
Keyano in Fort McMurray for Power engineer. 2018/ Present
References:
Andrew Crank
Major Projects (SSMPG)
Team Leader
Robert Elser
Syncrude
Business unit Advisor
Start up and Commissioning Leader
Project Operations Lead
Please note further references are available upon request, thank you.