Dave Sharma
1st Year Registered Apprentice – Steamfitter/Pipefitter
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Registered 1st Year Apprentice in both Steamfitter-Pipefitter and Heavy Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Off-Road) through Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training. Brings 7+ years of hands-on field experience including active turnaround assignments at Suncor Firebag performing Confined Space, Fire, Botel, and Spark Watch duties, and a prior contract at Athabasca Oil Corporation in a remote camp setting. Holds an extensive safety certification portfolio aligned with Alberta's major oilsands operators.
Proven track record of reliability, strict adherence to PTW/CHE protocols, and comfort working in remote camp environments on extended rotations. Actively seeking a camp-based or fly-in/fly-out apprentice position to build trade hours and advance through the program.
Experience
Turnaround Labourer at Suncor Energy (Firebag) (2025-01 – Present)
Active turnaround assignment performing Confined Space Watch, Fire Watch, Botel Watch, and Spark Watch in compliance with PTW and CHE requirements.
- Monitors work areas continuously for hazards; maintains communication with confined space entry crews and coordinates with Safety personnel during permit-controlled tasks.
- Works under Suncor site protocols and RMWB/Wood Buffalo safety orientations in a remote village camp setting — comfortable with extended rotations and camp life.
- Applies gas detection equipment including Gas Alert Clip H2S Monitor and Altair 4X Multigap Detector on daily field activities.
General Labourer at Athabasca Oil Corporation (Lismer) (2024-01 – 2025-01)
- Performed material handling, bagging, tagging, and kitting in a remote oilsands camp with strict site access and safety controls.
- Maintained full compliance with Cenovus, CLAWR, Suncor, and RMWB orientations; adhered to PTW and CHE procedures throughout the contract.
- Zero-incident approach to safety across all material handling and facility support duties.
Warehouse Associate at Amazon Flex (2022-01 – 2024-01)
- Processed high-volume inbound/outbound shipments using digital inventory systems; maintained accurate stock counts under tight productivity targets.
- Completed kitting, bagging, and tagging tasks; recognized for consistent output and accuracy.
Pest Control Technician at Mainstreet Equity (2020-01 – 2022-01)
- Applied licensed chemical treatments under WHMIS and TDG protocols; maintained detailed service records.
Cleaner / Grounds Maintenance at Mainstreet Equity (2018-01 – 2020-01)
- Year-round exterior maintenance including snow removal and grounds upkeep across a residential/commercial property portfolio.
Education
Aircraft Service Technician in Aircraft Service – Elevate Aviation & CCAA (2025-01)
Diploma in Food Preparation & Culinary Arts – KES College (2008-01 – 2012-01)
Diploma in Hospitality Management – FCI Institute of Management (2005-01 – 2008-01)