R I C K Y R I D E O U T

780-***-****

adjfna@r.postjobfree.com

***** **** ******,

Grande prairie, AB T8w2s2

Canada

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Talented and experienced journeyman welder fabricator with attention to detail and strong background in safety oriented operations. Accomplished Business Owner with significant background operating Welding business with positive people skills able to adapt to a wide variety of environments.

Knowledge of engineered blueprints in a variety of operations with technical execution and completion

SKILLS

Attention to detail Verbal communication

Problem-solving Multitasking

equipment operation Quality craftsmanship

Pride of ownership Ability to work as a team or

independently without supervision

Ability to supervise additional

employees

Strong knowledge of engineered

blueprints

Strong knowledge of specialty

welding processes

Maintain equipment

Arc welding MIG welding

Manage schedules Coordinate production

Monitor expenses Maintain quality standards

Control inventory Strategize plans

Budgeting and cost control Manage programs

Forecasting and budgeting Improve policies

Business Development Policies and Procedures

Oversee operations Develop business structures

Client relationship building Client engagement

EXPERIENCE

owner/operator, Flash Point Contracting Ltd, May 2014 - Current, Grande prairie, Alberta Owner operator of a welding and custom fabrication company employing crews between 6 and 10. Mill maintenance and repair. Commercial building erecting and cladding. Fabrication of oil and gas production and testing equipment. Piping and RR

structural fabricating.

Met with prospective clients to present company offerings, discuss products, and showcase service solutions.

Created culture focused on customer service and satisfaction, resulting in improved customer loyalty and retention.

Structural welder, Keiwit Construction Group, Nov 2013 - Mar 2014, Fort McMurray, AB Karl lake expansion project. Froth treatment facility construction stage 3 Completed projects with techniques such as fcaw and smaw welding. Selected the appropriate torches, tools and accessories to match the specifications of each metal.

Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing any imperfections like excess spatter, weld and slag.

Structural welder /millwright support, KBAC Construction, Jul 2013 - Nov 2013, Long Harbour, Nl

Millwright support. Building robotic nickel processing facility's Analyzed technical documentation to plan smooth layouts, assemblies and welding operations.

Selected the appropriate torches, tools and accessories to match the specifications of each metal.

Carried out high-quality critical work with little oversight. Shop Foreman / ISO 9001:2008 Auditor Chief, AHM Fabricators, Jan 2011 - Jul 2013, Corner Brook, Nl

Shop foreman. General welding and fabrication. Aluminum fabrication. Ship repair. Pulp and paper shutdowns. Designed and implemented ISO 9001:2008. Enforced SOP's, safe work procedures and quality control

Used blueprints to make shop drawings for the fabrication and assembly of high-quality sheet metal products.

Fabricated replacement parts at construction sites to complete the installations on-schedule.

Coordinated the resources and plans to complete each project, including gathering materials, determining sequences and specifying installation instructions. Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail. Consulted with customers to understand desires and suggest best products to meet needs.

Protected business from unnecessary liability by carefully following security and safety standards.

Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.

apprentice welder/journeyman welder, Henri's Welding and Fabrication, Feb 2006 - Dec 2011, Fort Nelson, BC

Completed welding apprenticeship. Pipeline and Facility construction. Running company provided welding truck. Dealing with high profile customers to ensure proper fabrication and happy clients

Mar 2013

Jun 2005

Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail. Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.

Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.

Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement. Carried out high-quality fabrication work with little oversight. equipment operator/lead hand, Dechant Construction, Mar 2002 - Aug 2006, High Level, AB

Road construction/municipal service installation. Oilfield road construction, leases. Maintained heavy equipment properly by performing periodic safety and operational checks.

Coordinated with utility companies to prevent damage to utility infrastructure during operations.

Dug trenches, placed sewer lines, water mains, and electric duct banks and backfilled and spread asphalt and concrete on new roadways.

Updated documentation for all safety checks and maintenance issues, noting equipment performance and problems.

Complied with health and safety programs and regulations, including performing mandatory equipment inspections.

Inspected equipment regularly to verify operability and performed required repairs or adjustments to restore functionality.

Inspected equipment before and after use to quickly detect maintenance and repair needs.

Completed a wide range of site tasks such as clearing land and grading earth for planned paving.

EDUCATION

Welding apprenticeship program, welding

Northern Lights College - Dawson Creek, BC

Completed 4 year welding apprenticeship thru ITA BC High School Diploma, High school

FNSS - Fort Nelson, BC

Graduated with distinction.

Volunteer, community events .

CERTIFICATION

Red seal welder

B Pressure Certification Small Bore Max Thickness

B Pressure Pipeline Certification down hand progression ISO 9001:2008 Auditor Certification

Valid CWB SMAW 4 pos S class

Valid CWB FCAW 4 pos

Valid CWB GMAW 4 pos all processes

H2S

First aid BC

First aid AB

Fall Protection

Confined Space

Aerial Work Platform

CSTS 09

WHMIS

Safety Leadership Excellence

Fall Protection

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