Aidan Sims
Billings,MT
Summary
With a diverse background spanning the United States and Nova Scotia, Canada, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that transcend borders. From a young age, I immersed myself in the construction industry, honing my abilities by working alongside my grandfather and operating equipment during my high school years. This early exposure instilled in me a deep sense of pride and dedication to my craft. I further refined my mechanical and fabrication skills while operating various machinery and implements on a farm in eastern Montana. Transitioning into the oil and gas industry, I currently hold a position where I seek to broaden my expertise. Now, fueled by a desire to expand my experience even further, I am eager to embark on new opportunities that will allow me to continue growing in this dynamic field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipeline Cathodic Protection Technician Assistant
Wbienergy
Billings MT
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Properly and safely handled company vehicles and equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Long periods of time walking with various pieces of equipment.
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends.
- Completed ACVG tests on newly built pipelines.
- Completed CIS tests on old and new pipelines.
- Installed pipeline test stations.
- Worked long hours in FR equipment and steel toe boots in all types of weather and terrain.
- Set up pipeline locator transmitters and operating pipeline locator receivers. retrieved survey wire, help to set rectifier current interrupters, navigates between test stations, and drive a 4x4 truck or UTV.
- Comply with all customer and landowner stipulations and requirements.
Farm Hand
Lackman Farm Inc
Hysham, MT
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Assisted in the improvement of farm operations by maintaining detailed records of planting, harvesting, and equipment maintenance.
- Fostered a safe work environment while operating heavy machinery by following established safety protocols and attending regular training sessions.
- Fabricated and manufactured parts and components of equipment
- Welding
Warehouse Associate
Century Building Materials
Gastonia, NC
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Operate machinery such as forklifts in confined spaces
- Load and unload trucks with the use of a forklift
Sales Associate
Kent Building Supplies
Stellarton Nova Scotia , Canada
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
Equipment Operator
Alantic Snow And Ice Managment
New Glassgow Nova Scotia
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Nova Education Center
06.2023
Skills
- Speaking Clearly
- Troubleshoot Malfunctions
- Maintain Equipment
- Construction Management
- Drywalling
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Wooden Structure Building and Repair
- Blueprint Literate
- Project Estimation
- Minor Electrical Work
- Plumbing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Welding and manufacturing
- Dependable
- Quick learner
- Fast thinking
- Honourable
- Hand tool use
- Equipment Preparation
- Health assessments
- Equipment Operation
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Safety Procedures
Certification
- Osha 10
- Osha H2S awareness certification
- WHIMIS 2015 (Worksite Safety)
- CSO (energy safety canada)
- Fall protection (Worksite Saftey)
- Confined space (Worksite Safety)
- First aid/CPR/AED (american red cross)
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Pipeline Cathodic Protection Technician Assistant
Wbienergy
05.2024 - Current
Farm Hand
Lackman Farm Inc
11.2023 - 04.2024
Warehouse Associate
Century Building Materials
07.2023 - 11.2023
Equipment Operator
Alantic Snow And Ice Managment
11.2022 - 04.2023
Sales Associate
Kent Building Supplies
06.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
North Nova Education Center