Bradley Duckett
La Vernia,TX
Summary
Dynamic Cathodic Protection Specialist with extensive experience at PureHM & Acuren, recognized for expertise in CP system design and exceptional client communication. Demonstrated ability to utilize electrical troubleshooting and corrosion control skills, driving enhanced system efficiency and elevated customer satisfaction. Known for delivering innovative solutions and fostering collaboration, resulting in significant improvements in project outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cathodic Protection Supervisor
Acuren
Houston, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Provided technical support to customers regarding cathodic protection systems.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Tested electrical continuity between grounding electrodes and other components using specialized equipment.
- Managed inventory levels for materials required for cathodic protection projects.
- Developed plans for new installations of cathodic protection systems according to customer requirements.
- Performed corrosion surveys and soil resistivity tests at various sites.
- Collaborated with vendors in order to obtain necessary supplies needed for projects in a timely manner.
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
- Installed, maintained, and monitored rectifiers, test stations, anodes, and other components related to the cathodic protection system.
Senior Cathodic Protection Technician
PureHM / Xylem
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2013 - 10.2024
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Deployed sacrificial anodes as part of a corrosion control strategy for underground structures such as pipelines or tanks.
- Conducted periodic inspections of cathodic protection systems to ensure proper operation and functionality.
- Calibrated meters used for testing the effectiveness of cathodic protection systems.
- Maintained records of all activities related to the maintenance and installation of cathodic protection systems.
- Worked with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions for improving existing cathodic protection systems.
Corrosion Technician
Spence Corrosion
Nisku, Alberta
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed maintenance on tools, equipment, and machinery used in the sandblasting painting process.
- Ordered supplies, materials, and equipment for sandblasting painting projects.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient completion of jobs requiring multiple trades or services.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools, equipment, and machinery used in the sandblasting painting process.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all sandblasting painting operations.
- Adhered to OSHA guidelines while performing all duties associated with managing a team of workers engaged in sandblasting painting activities.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
Education
B.A - building and construction
Kwantlen University
Skills
- CP system design
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Close interval survey
- Pipeline integrity
- Client communication
- Data interpretation
- Cathodic protection testing
- Test station installation
- Structure-to-soil potential
- Rectifier maintenance
- Coating inspection
- Galvanic systems
- Soil resistivity testing
- Interference testing
- Equipment calibration
- Corrosion control
- AC mitigation
- Anode installation
- Potential measurement
- Stray current analysis
- Technical reporting
- Ground bed installation
Professionalreferences
- Ryan Kochan, Field delivery Manager Canada, Xylem, 780-278-8222, Ryan.Kochan@xylem.com
- Richard Buksa, Principal Engineer CP Canada, Xylem, 780-991-3987, Richard.Buksa@xylem.com
- Steve Love, Sr. Technical Reliability specialist CP, USA, Hess Corporation, 701-421-6431, Steve.Love1@hess.com
- Eric Frechette, Corrosion engineer USA, Energy Transfer, 909-294-0809, Eric.Frechette@energytransfer.com
- Waqas Siddiqui, Sr. Engineer Reliability – CP, Hess Corporation, 701-648-0305, Waqas.S.Siddiqui@Hess.com
- Nathan Watts, Sr. Field technician & project manager, Xylem inc., 250-248-7541, Nathan.Watts@xylem.com
Personal Information
- Canadian Citizen
- USA permanent resident
Certification
Level 1 CP Tester – NACE International 2016
Level 2 CP Technician – AMPP 2024 -2028
Enform rectifier training 2018
TRC rectifier maintenance & troubleshooting
Leadership for Safety Excellence – ASCA, Edmonton, AB 2016
AIT (Alberta institute of technology)
Confined Space Entry
WHMIS
H2S Alive
Standard First Aid – Level C, CPR
Defensive Driving
Petroleum Safety Training (PST) & (CSTS)
OSHA 10
project experience
- Kinder Morgan Canada 2012-2019 Project/Job lead for CIS and ECDA projects using XLI involving DOC, CIS, GPS, ACCA including project management, field survey data collection, organization of crew and scheduling. Other work involved installation of deep wells and cad welding, tank systems and annual adjustive CP survey
- Fortis BC 2012-2018 Project/Job lead ECDA projects using XLI involving DOC, CIS, GPS, ACCA, ACVG, DCVG, field survey data collection, 2012-2018
- Inter Pipeline 2019-2020 Project/Job lead ECDA projects using XLI involving DOC, CIS, GPS, ACCA, ACVG, DCVG including project management, field survey data collection, organization of crew.
- Enbridge Pipelines Inc. 2016-2017 Project/Job lead ECDA projects using XLI involving DOC, CIS, GPS, ACCA, ACVG, DCVG including project management, field survey data collection.
- Pembina Corporation 2014-2015 Field technician for AC Mitigation systems on multiple transmission lines involving Project planning preparation and execution. Review AS-Built drawings and make necessary changes. Set up of one calls. Produce daily reports and time tickets for all sub-contractors. Install deep wells, commissioning and conducted resistance testing.
- Holly Energy Partners 2021-2022 Project/Job lead for CIS and ECDA projects using XLI involving DOC, CIS, GPS, ACCA, installing interrupters and testing for interference, field survey data collection, organization of crew and scheduling.
- Hess Midstream 2020-2024 (imbedded technician) Project/Job lead for CIS and ECDA projects using Allegro involving DOC, CIS, GPS, field survey data collection, organization of crew and scheduling. Other work involving the Hess annual survey.Project/ Job lead cathodic protection imbedded tech from 2020 – current, involving using the allegro completing. annual survey’s, rectifier checks and interference testing also troubleshooting and minor repairs.
Timeline
Cathodic Protection Supervisor
Acuren
10.2024 - Current
Senior Cathodic Protection Technician
PureHM / Xylem
09.2013 - 10.2024
Corrosion Technician
Spence Corrosion
01.2010 - 01.2012
B.A - building and construction
Kwantlen University
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