Chris Alvarez de Araya
Edmonton, AB
Phone: 1-780-***-****
admqdd@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
●25 years of experience as a journeyman insulator, as well as foreman experience
●Developed strong leadership skills by training and leading a team
●Ability to expertly complete insulation projects with efficiency and with a high quality of standards
●Work according to industry and company safety guidelines and standards
Skills
Technical
●Read and interpreted drawings and specifications to determine insulation requirements
●Fabricated insulating materials from fiberglass, foam glass, mineral fibers, synthetic rubber, and other products commonly used in the insulation installation trade
●Anchored insulation with spot welded pins, tie wires, metal bands, screws, and other fasteners.
●Measured and cut insulating material and coverings to the required shape and dimension
●Installed vapour barriers and finish insulated surfaces by applying metal cladding, canvas, plastic sheeting or cement
●Removed or sealed off old asbestos insulation according to OHS standards
Leadership
●Experienced foreman that oversaw apprentices and work crews
●Mitigated and assigned tasks to each member of the crew, based on individual skill level
●Inspected completed jobs to ensure they are finished according to specification
●Selected proper manpower for each job so it is completed in a timely manner
●Maintained positive moral among crew members
●Filled out daily progress reports
Communication
●Communicated duties and specifications to crew daily
●Prioritized jobs to ensure they are completed on time
●Provided quality control with updated paperwork of completed jobs
●Insured crew followed safety regulations according to company standards
●Confirmed directions were properly understood and followed on job site
Work Experience
Journeyman Insulator,
Brand Energy solutions., Edmonton, AB (Contract) 2019
Journeyman Insulator,
AECOM Maintenance., Edmonton, AB (Contract) 2018
Journeyman Insulator,
Brand Energy Solutions., Edmonton, AB (Contract) 2018
Journeyman Insulator,
Panels and Pipes., Edmonton, AB (Contract) 2018
Journeyman Insulator,
AECOM Maintenance., Edmonton AB (Contract) 2017
Insulator Foreman,
Driver Projects Inc., Edmonton, AB (Contract) 2016
Journeyman Insulator,
Aluma Systems Canada Inc., Edmonton, AB (Contract) 2016
Insulator Foreman,
Arrowhead Industrial Insulators Ltd., Cold Lake, AB (Contract) 2016
Insulation Foreman,
Standard Industrial Services Inc., Edmonton, AB (Contract) 2015
Journeyman Insulator,
McCoy Enterprises Ltd., Norman Wells, NT (Contract) 2015
Journeyman Insulator,
Brand Energy Solutions., Concord, ON (Contract) 2015
Mechanical Insulator,
Albrico Kaefer Services., Grande Prairie, AB (Contract) 2014
Journeyman Insulator,
FDS Energy Services LTD., Fort Saskatchewan (Contract) 2014
Journeyman Insulator,
TRI Western Insulation LTD., Airdrie, AB (Contract) 2014
Journeyman Insulator Foreman,
Kandrea Insulation Ltd., Drayton Valley, AB (Contract) 2013
Journeyman Insulator,
Thomas Insulation Contractors Inc., Calgary, AB (Contract) 2013
Journeyman Insulator,
Panels & Pipes Incorporated., Timmins, ON (Contract) 2013
Journeyman Insulator,
Kaefer Services Ltd., Grande Prairie, AB (Contract) 2012
Certificates and Training
●CSTS
●OSSA Regional Orientation
●Fall Protection, OSSA Certified
●EWP
●H2S Awareness
●WHMIS
●H2S Alive