Dawson Gardipee

Oilfield field professional with nearly a decade of oil and gas industry experience, specializing in slickline operations with additional experience in electric wireline, well intervention, service rigging, confined-space entry, air-hand work, and rigging operations. Skilled in downhole tool handling, pressure-control equipment, equipment inspection and maintenance, and operational troubleshooting. Experienced in supporting safe field operations, hazard awareness, and coordinating with multiple service crews in demanding work environments.

Additional background in construction, crew leadership, mechanical maintenance, and equipment operation. Reliable, safety-conscious, and prepared to contribute to oilfield, industrial, or construction operations. Open to a wide range of positions and new career opportunities, with a willingness to learn new skills and take on new challenges.

Wireline Hand - Rapid Wireline Services Ltd. - Fort St. John, BC

(2018-07 - 2022-01)

• Prepared, inspected, operated, and maintained slickline equipment, downhole tools, and pressure-control equipment.
• Performed well intervention operations, including tool deployment and retrieval, fishing, broaching, dewaxing, well investigations, and swabbing.
• Serviced, inspected, and rebuilt downhole tools and related equipment.
• Assisted with operational troubleshooting and equipment issues during field operations.
• Coordinated with wellsite supervisors, rig crews, well testers, and other service providers to support safe and efficient operations.
• Participated in safety meetings, pre-job inspections, equipment rig-up and rig-out, and post-job inspections.

Wireline Hand - Rapid Wireline Services Ltd. - Fort St. John, BC

(2022-12 - 2024-12)

• Prepared, inspected, operated, and maintained slickline equipment, downhole tools, and pressure-control equipment.
• Performed well intervention operations, including tool deployment and retrieval, fishing, broaching, dewaxing, well investigations, and swabbing.
• Serviced, inspected, and rebuilt downhole tools and related equipment.
• Assisted with operational troubleshooting and equipment issues during field operations.
• Coordinated with wellsite supervisors, rig crews, well testers, and other service providers to support safe and efficient operations.
• Participated in safety meetings, pre-job inspections, equipment rig-up and rig-out, and post-job inspections.

Junior Operator - Voltage Wireline Inc. - Blackfalds, AB

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Prepared and inspected electric wireline equipment, cables, power supplies, and downhole tools.
• Supported wireline operations by monitoring cable movement, tension, and depth.
• Assisted with downhole logging, perforating, and well intervention operations.
• Followed established safety procedures for pressure-control equipment and wellsite operations.
• Assisted with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and post-job reporting.

Lead Hand Carpenter - JHJ Construction - Fort St. John, BC

(2014-01 - 2018-09)

• Led and supported crews of up to five workers on residential construction and renovation projects.
• Performed framing, drywall, trim work, roofing, siding, painting, tile work, and other renovation tasks.
• Assisted with plumbing and electrical installations, demolition, windows, doors, cabinetry, and appliance installation.
• Coordinated daily work, monitored workmanship, and helped maintain project schedules and safe work practices.
• Contributed to 12 home renovation projects, including projects with budgets of up to $150,000.

Concrete Helper - Nova Construction

(2013-12 - 2014-03)

• Assisted with pouring and finishing concrete for sidewalks, retaining walls, shop floors, and driveways.
• Broke up and removed existing concrete for repair and reconstruction.
• Operated and cleaned tools and equipment, including concrete mixers and jackhammers, and assisted with skid-steer work.
• Helped install heated concrete flooring and maintained a clean, safe worksite.

Farm Hand - Hanowski Farms

(2011-09 - 2013-07)

• Operated and maintained agricultural equipment, including combines, tractors, skid steers, implements, and farm trucks.
• Assisted with grain storage construction, farm building maintenance, seeding, and harvest operations.
• Fed and cared for livestock and maintained clean, functional animal housing.

High School Diploma - North Peace Secondary School