780-***-**** James A. Wild adl860@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A safety-oriented Construction Management Technologist & (Red Seal) Industrial Electrician with experience in all forms of industrial construction. Experience gained working in mining, oil sands, oil & gas, and automotive industries have honed my trade skills and developed a keen eye for safety, quality, sense of teamwork and cooperation. This, with the ability to manage and complete competing deadlines safely and on time makes me extremely versatile and eager to accept new challenges.

Areas of Strength and Expertise

Analytical thinking

Read all forms of construction dwgs.

Managing multiple priorities

Turnover/handover

Construction, engineering & operations liaison

Q/A-Q/C inspections

PSSR ready for Operations (RFO)

Walkdown preparation and execution

MS Office, smart completions

Trade skills

Professional Experience

Kiewit Constructors, Fort McMurray, Alberta, May 2019- December 2019

E&I quality inspector (Imperial Oil, Kearl Lake)

Prepare and conduct quality walkdowns and deal with the client issues upon completion. This often resulted in liaison with engineering, construction, and completions to resolve issues and sign off check sheet. Acted as quality department representative at all completions meetings with the client and construction, reporting back to the quality manager.

Electrical inspection of all devices up to 5Kv transformers and switch gear

Preparation and execution of walkdown packages, working with completions to ensure schedule performance.

Participation in daily completions planning meetings.

Conduct NFI inspections and sign off.

Ensure punches from walk downs are completed in a timely manner.

OTS (Offshore Technical Services), Edson, Alberta December 2018 - May 2019

C&SU Lock out Coordinator (TransCanada pipelines)

Hired to develop and execute the lock out, tag out (LOTO) system for the pre commissioning, commissioning and start up of a new 34,000 HP GE jet turbine compressor on a 48-inch natural gas pipeline.

Developed and maintained all appropriate logs to ensure HSE, site and government compliance during lock out installation.

Safety and mentoring of all electrical and mechanical trades in the use of proper lock out procedures.

Assisted both electrical and instrumentation teams with commissioning as required.

CONOCO PHILLIPS, Fort McMurray, Alberta 2014 - 2016

C&SU Lead Electrical Commissioning Coordinator (Surmont 2, SAGD)

Coming into the project well into construction I was able to identify scheduling deficiencies, conflicts, and manpower issues responsible for putting the remote field portion of the project four months behind schedule. By assuming responsibility for the overall coordination of all subcontractors, internal commissioning teams and corporate resources I was able to bring this section of the project back on schedule and ready for operation. (RFO)

Supervised project commissioning contractors during the pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization (Solar to 5kv) and start up of 13 extremely remote production water wells, pipeline risers and EHT protection.

Participated in, scheduled and chaired meetings for check sheet review, PSSR development and execution, inspection test plans (ITP), construction execution plans, punch lists and drawing scope review.

Appointed as single point of contact for management among vendor representatives, contractors, and field staff.

Resolved a serious access issue by introducing a plan to speed up and maintain reliable remote access through spring break-up enabling the project to meet deadline.

Mentored a seamless work environment by coordinating and maintaining open lines of communication across all trades, safety, management. Conducting safety meeting across all trades on a rotating basis.

OTS (Off Shore Technical Services), Fort McMurray, Alberta 2013-2014

Commissioning Technician (Fort Hills Oil Sands mine)

Initially hired as a field commissioning tech I quickly transitioned to working with engineering and planning in the preparation of work packages for pre-commissioning and commissioning of 5Kv and 600v systems.

Participated in walk down of sub-system packages reporting to QA/QC and management

Verify control and power distribution for water, wastewater and fire suppression systems.

Conducted pre-commissioning and commissioning of electrical systems, motors, and heat trace controllers.

MMR CANADA, Fort McMurray & Alberta 2012 - 2013

Electrical Commissioning Technician (Kearl Oil Sands mine)

As a member of the (EHT) electrical heat trace team I participated in the installation of mineral insulated and self-regulating EHT to various piping systems plant wide. This required the interpretation of isometric drawings and specific piping specifications. Subsequently promoted to walkdown and inspection ensuring spec. compliance then to the LOTO authority team.

Working with the Integrated Start-up and Completions (ISCT) and Isolation Authority (LOTO) teams to ensure safe and timely compliance and commissioning.

Engaged in the plant-wide walk down of electrical, instrumentation and EHT sub-system packages.

FT SERVICES, Calgary, Alberta 2012 - 2012

Construction Electrician (Kearl Oil Sands)

Played pivotal role for Imperial Oils’ turnover and acceptance team helping to identify roadblocks to RFO.

Ensure safety compliance of all trades on plant-wide walk down of electrical sub-system packages.

Functioned as a liaison between engineering team and field personnel.

TARPON ENERGY SERVICES, Calgary, Alberta 2004 - 2011

Industrial Construction Electrician (Western Canada, NWT) Various sites and positions

Initially functioning as a team member steadily advancing in responsibility. This culminated by taking over responsibility for completion and commissioning of a cryogenic propane extraction plant abandoned by site supervision to start a new business. Supervised a 15-man crew through to start-up.

Oversaw site electrical, instrumentation, and refrigeration crews.

Point to point and instrument verification, VFD, MCC, motor run in and control circuit testing activities.

Ensured accurate installation and testing by analyzing project drawings and specifications.

Assigning and reviewing work and mentoring where required.

Supported business operations by maintaining accurate, detailed field records and files.

Spearheaded and supervised installation of large MCC and PLC systems.

Cultivated positive relationships with clients and suppliers.

Education

Associate Degree in Construction Engineering Management Technology

Fanshawe college London, On, Canada

Industrial Controls Diploma

Fanshawe college St. Thomas, On, Canada

Journeyman Electrician (Red Seal) License #003-0/820428 & Certification #J-04-119677

Additional Training

Aboriginal awareness

Safety Leadership

Level 2 First Aid with CPR

Permit issuer

H2S Awareness

CSTS

Z-462

John Zinc Flare Stack

Fall Arrest

Ariel Work Platform (AWP)

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