RICHARD OSTASH

Edmonton, AB

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TARGET: JOURNEYMAN STEAMFITTER

Large-scale Construction • Material Management • Maintenance Management

“Skilled in assessing work packages, acquiring materials, mapping processes and executing complex projects to meet deadlines and exceed safety expectations.” eadline-driven Red Seal Journeyman Steamfitter with 15+ years of expertise spanning construction leadership, maintenance management, material management and quality management. Proven track record working on large-scale construction, expansion, maintenance and shutdown projects—steering best practices to drive efficiency, enhance productivity and promote the highest standards of workplace safety. Adept at assessing work packages, mapping workscope, gathering materials and supplies, executing daily tasks and supporting with the turnover and commissioning processes. Proficient in utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Maintenance Management System.

CORE COMPETENCIES / KEY SKILLS

• Piping Systems • Construction Management • Class 3 (Clean Abstract)

• Maintenance Management • Mechanical Aptitude • Oil & Gas Expertise

• Equipment Maintenance

• Workplace Safety

• Efficiency Improvements

• Blueprint Fluency

• Rigging & Hoisting

• Material Management

• Large-scale Expansions and

Shutdowns

• Commissioning, Quality

Control and Turnover

• Piping Spools, Flanges,

Valves, PSVs

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• A Red Seal Journeyman Steamfitter / Pipefitter with 15+ years of expertise spanning the industrial sector, with a proven track record working across large-scale construction, expansion, maintenance and shutdown projects.

• Expertise in collaborating with frontline leadership—assessing work packages and steering the installation, testing and commissioning of piping systems in accordance with ASME and ABSA quality standards.

• Adept at analyzing blueprints, isometric drawings and P&IDs—implementing best practices to streamline operations, enhance productivity and meet daily production targets.

• Proficient in administering preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance programs—managing work order requests, prioritizing tasks, acquiring materials and overseeing the maintenance, reinstatement and repair of piping systems.

• Skilled in supporting with quality control procedures—administering punch list items, leading site walkdowns, identifying deficiencies and piping leaks and assisting with hydro and pneumatic testing processes and pre-commissioning procedures.

• Experienced in supporting with rigging and hoisting procedures, pre-engineered heavy and critical lifts, utilizing a 2-way radio and hand signals and following best work safety guidelines and practices. D

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Red Seal Journeyman Steamfitter / Pipefitter—AIT 1991 NAUSC Foreman Training—AIT

Safety Training: First Aid / CPR, CSTS-09, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry & Monitor, AWP– Aerial Work Platform, OSSA–Basic Safety Orientation, SCBA/SABA, Overhead Crane Training, Forklift Training WORK EXPERIENCE

Edmonton Exchanger Graham Construction AECON Inter Pipeline Alberta Journeyman Steamfitter / Foreman 1991–Present

Large-scale Projects Construction & Expansions Maintenance Handpicked by senior leadership to support with large-scale construction, expansion, maintenance and plant turnaround projects spanning across Alberta. Worked at various industrial site locations that included Suncor Fort Hills, Suncor Base Plant, Syncrude Base Plant, CNRL Horizon, CNRL Kirby Lake, Cenovus Christina Lake and ConocoPhillips Surmont I & II.

Project Highlights:

Project I: CNRL Kirby Lake Plant Expansion–Large-scale Construction, Duration: 1-Year Scope: Assumed General Foreman role and oversaw cross-functional teams that included electrical, piping, structural and civil disciplines for the construction of pump stations. Construction Leadership: Drove efficiency and met daily targets—managed multi-disciplined teams and led the installation, testing and commissioning of the pump station, piping spools, flanges, PSVs, diluent systems and structural supports. Oversaw excavation and earthworks operations, erection of piles, yard setup, material tracking and managed rigging and hoisting operations. Efficiency Improvement: Streamlined processes and drove operational excellence—assessed construction work packages and administered the procurement and allocation of materials and supplies. Managed RFIs, MOCs and project updates and ensured compliance with ASME and ABSA standards. Oversaw hydro-testing and pneumatic testing processes, supported with QA/QC and the implementation of corrective actions. Commissioning / Startup: Exceeded client satisfaction ratings—managed site walkdowns with clients and site engineers. Supported with the compilation of QC, client walkdowns and turnover packages. Project II: Suncor Base Plant–Maintenance & Large-scale Shutdowns, Duration 5-Months Scope: Chosen by leadership to support with plant-wide maintenance and shutdowns at the Suncor Base Plant. Maintenance Management: Minimized operational downtime and met targets—steered preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance programs spanning across multi-business units. Acquired work orders, prioritized tasks and troubleshooted deficiencies. Managed the replacement and reinstatement of major piping systems that included flanges, valves, PSVs, tanks and filters. Plant Shutdowns: Provided support across large-scale plant shutdowns—assisted with pre-shutdown procedures that included pipe steaming, cleanout and draining. Analyzed isometric drawings, blueprints and P&IDs, confirmed lockout & tagout procedures, coordinated materials and supplies and supported with the isolation and blinding of the piping system.

Project III: Suncor Fort Hills–Material Management, Duration: 15-Months Scope: Administered lead hand position and supported with material management operations across major construction Suncor site.

Material Management: Promoted efficiency across daily operations—managed incoming material delivery, coordinated and tracked items and developed reports. Acquired material list items and acted as a liaison between warehouse manager and field teams to ensure on-time delivery of supplies. Supported with the fabrication of piping spools and installation & testing of piping systems.