Construction Laborer with International Welding Expertise

Leslie Paul Scherger, Construction Labourer

Red Deer, t4n1x7, Canada, 403-***-****, ***************@*****.*** SUMMARY Dedicated general construction labourer with over 11 years of extensive experience in drilling operations and team management. Proficient in coordinating projects effectively, ensuring quality standards are met, while also completing extensive training in welding and carpentry. Achievements include supervising teams of up to 40 welders and managing operations in multiple countries. Prepared to leverage hands-on skills and international expertise to contribute significantly to construction projects, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality outcomes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

02/2016 – 02/2021 Management, South 40 Welding U.S Newspaper Industry, United States Supervised and coordinated a team of 30-40 B-pressure welders, ensuring project timelines and quality standards were consistently met. 07/2025 – 02/2026 Merchandise Handler, Salvation Army Drumheller, Canada Facilitated the handling of incoming and outgoing merchandise, organizing inventory efficiently to support store operations. 01/1993 – 02/2014 Oil well drilling and service rigs, Rollin Oilfield Ind Red Deer, Can Progressed to driller by age 20, accumulating over 11 years of experience in drilling operations.

Operated in several countries including Africa, Egypt, and Germany, gaining international expertise.

Managed boom operations and provided pipe fitting support, though not certified.

Collaborated extensively with B-pressure welders, contributing to high- quality welding projects.

02/2015 – 02/2022 Scuba Diving Instructor, Fantisea Diving Playa Del Carmen, Mexico 01/2015 – 01/2022 Account representative, U.S newspaper industry Playa Del Carmen, Mexico EDUCATION

01/2024 – Present NAIT/SAIT College

Introductory Welding, Welding

Calgary, Canada

Completed 500 apprenticeship hours in welding, alongside 240 hours in carpentry, and an introductory 50-hour course in blueprint reading. Acquired additional certifications in forklift operations, skid steer operation, fall protection, and various other related skills.

06/2025 – 12/2025 SAIT

Introductory Carpentry, Carpentry

Drumheller, Can

07/2025 – 12/2025 SAIT

Blue Print Reading, Blue prints

Drumheller, Can

SKILLS Drilling Rig Operations Pipeline Operations Boom Operation Pipe Fitting

Welding (B-Pressure) Management

Scuba Diving Instruction Blueprint Reading

Forklift Operation Skidsteer Operation

Fall Protection Hard Worker

Adaptable Learner Leadership

Material Handling Scaffolding

Cleaning Teamwork

Physical Stamina Construction

Cleanliness and Organization

LANGUAGES English (Native)

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