Pipeline Inspector & Superintendent
Resume:
Patrick Ghostkeeper
403-***-**** *******.***********@*****.***
Professional Synopsis
A highly motivated Indigenous professional Pipeline Inspector and Superintendent with numerous years’ experience in the pipeline construction industry. An individual who is self-sufficient, reliable, and demonstrates a proven ability to manage a team of professionals. A dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is results driven with a proven ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service, while being self-driven and operating in with a safety-first mindset. Areas of Expertise
Pipeline Inspection Relationship Management Excellent Communication Skills Business Ownership and Operation Safety Risk Assessments Team Management Knowledgeable of GPS Systems Organizational & Time Management Skills
Certifications & Training
WHMIS 2015 Global Defensive Driving First Aid and CPR H2S Alive ATV Training Course T.D.G.
Pipeline Construction Safety Training Ground Disturbance Level 11 Leadership for Safety Excellence CSTS Principles for Health and Safety
Management
API 1169
UTV Training
Professional Career History
Owner & Operator 2138669 AB LTD 1999 - Present
Senior Inspector Interpipeline 2023 - 2025
Clearing R.O.W, Lowering in, Mainline backfill, Tie in backfill, Clean up R.O.W.
Senior Inspector Wolf Midstream 2022 - 2023
Did Grade for Right of way. Strung pipe, Bent pipe, Ditch, Lowering in, Tie ins, Backfill pipe.
Senior Inspector Pembina Little Smoky 2020 - 2021 Worked with line locators, Filled out Ground Disturbance permit daily, Hydro-vac existing foreign line crossings, Lowering 16” pipe, Back fill. Senior Inspector Stantec Consulting 2018 - 2019
Fill out Ground Disturbance Permit for R.O.W, Strung pipe, Lowering in, Tie ins, Back fill.
Pipeline Superintendent Lynco Construction 2017
Held safety meetings daily, Filled out Ground Disturbance permit daily for daylight for existing foreign line crossings and for R.O.W, Managed daily activities for job.
Senior Inspector TransCanada 2017
Cleared R.O.W with third party contractor, Fill out Ground Disturbance for daylighting and R.O.W, Strung pipe, Bent pipe, Lowering in, Tie ins, Back fill, Clean up.
Chief Inspector AltaGas 2015
Managed all daily activities with Contractor and Third party vendors. Senior Inspector Trans Northern Pipelines Inc. 2014 Worked doing a 10” Integrity dig, Ground Disturbance Supervisor, Replace 80 m section, Weld, Coat, Lowering in, Back fill, Test, Clean up. Pipeline Superintendent Strike Energy Services 2014 Install 3” pipe with risers, Filled out Ground Disturbance Daily, String, Weld, Sleeve, Ditch, Back fill, Test pipeline, Clean up R.O.W. Manager Schroder Oilfield Service 2013 - 2014
Manager for Pipeline and Facility.
Highlighted Experience
Business Ownership and Operation:
● Successfully owned and operated LayJay Pipeliners Inc., responsible for the successful growth of the company through dedication to the success of the business as well as bringing on a successful and energetic workforce, by placing an emphasis on excellent customer service and safety
● Ability to generate annual revenue by utilizing best business practices
● Strong understanding of business finances and accounting principles
● Expertise in the full-cycle business operation including relationship management, accounting, human resources, inventory control, training and people practices, etc. Career Related:
● Years of professional experience in the pipeline construction industry
● (18) years of Pipeline Inspection experience
● (7) years of experience as a Pipeline Superintendent
● Experienced conducting Safety Risk Assessments and designing and implementing procedures and guidelines collaborative leader of various professionals, trades, and unskilled labour
● Communicated with senior management for project planning, as-builts, schedules, contract terms, and any issues for project
● Created and implemented safety initiatives, meetings, and document processes for hazards participated with the contractor for hiring of third-party vendors
● Contacted Gas Control via phone on a daily basis to confirm locations
● Ensured that all policies and procedures were being complied with
● Experienced with high-level office and logistics management
● Contract negotiations and relationship management, as well as liaising and negotiating with internal and external personnel
● Experienced working with different materials including Steel, HDPE, Flexcord, Flexpipe, 1-inch stainless steel pipe, integrity digs, Hydro and pneumatic testing for pipelines
● Knowledge of Z662 and B31-1 codes for pipelines
● Worked with Hydrovac crews on a daily basis
● Daylighted foreign owners pipeline crossing
● Watch back fill material for mainline and tie-ins Projects:
● 11 kilometers of 6” steel pipe
Hired all personnel for project
Installed 1800 mats
Completed job scope of work for Chief Inspector daily
Coordinated third party equipment
Held weekly safety meetings
Tested pipeline with nitrogen
● 52 kilometers of 36-inch pipe
● 24 kilometers of 16-inch pipe
● 80 meters of 10-inch steel pipeline
● Installation of 3-inch pipe with 100 meter bore - installed above ground piping with risers
● 15 kilometers of 4-inch flexcord pipe for water gathering system
Worked on multiple headers, risers and tie-in locations with Flexcord pipe for water injection
Worked co-operatively with Flex Pipe Canada, crimping stainless steel fittings to connect Flex Cord pipe
Maintained daily schedule with contractor for job execution and costs o Ran high density foam bullets for cleaning of pipes
Pounded piles with 45-degree shoots for riser installation
● Inspected 360 kilometers of 42-inch pipeline
Cleared right of way with logging contractor and coordinated with survey for additional log decks when needed
Assisted specialized third-party stringing company with the installation of stringing pipe
Measured bends for ovulation specifications with calipers
Measured ditch depths and monitored spill piles for pipe excavation
Lowered in pipe with crew and took calibration readings for Jeeping of pipe
Inspected back fill of soils for tie-in locations
Worked with environmentalist group for final clean-up of project site Soft Skill Highlights:
● Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with customers, vendors, and key stakeholders
Strong personal and professional management skills
● Familiar with Aboriginal Rights and how it may affect location preparation and consultation References
Available upon request.
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