Pipeline construction Foreman

I would like to work outside Canada.I want to learn and meet new people within our industry.

Ian Maitland-Smith
Box 7
Rocky Mountain House
T4T 1A1
403-845-4864 Home Foreman/ Boom Hand
403-847-8008 Cell


Overview: Over 9 years in working outdoors and with heavy equipment, on local and international jobs. I am also competent in basic IT skills and team management.

Project Experience:
Boom, JD550, Cat D7,D5 Volvo Loader
Cat 583 Stringing Boom Cutouts & Tie-ins
Heavy Equipment Line Digs
Fencing Line Locating
Stores Management Hotshots
Mapping & GPS Reclamation
Plotting Spacing/Stabbing
Pigging/Smart tool runs Straw Boss


Profile: Well organized, able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
A solid record of working well with people at all levels including government officials, labourers and clients.
A proven record of meeting deadlines. With a strong self will and a very strong work ethic.

Experience: Terra Firma Resources.
02/08 to 02/09 I was hired on as boom hand for this fast growing little pipeline company. We worked with plastic pipe as well as steel. I was doing all their bending with there booms, Cat D-5 and ancient J.D 450 Standard.I now Number 2 and Foremen on the bigger spreads as well.
Marler Integrity.
07/07/ to 02/08 Digging Foreman. Duties included all aspects of running my own crew for line digs, cut-outs and tie-ins. I also was lead hand on all smart tool and subsequent cleaning runs.
Quindelle International.
10/04 to 06/07 Hired as soon as I got home from the British Army. This is where I have gained my oilfield experience. Quindelle International is a fast growing pipe line integrity and mainline company. I have participated in all aspects of this Company’s activities.
British Army.
09/00 to 10/04 I joined the Army in the summer of 2000. I was sent to the Royal Green Jackets, one of the premier regiments of the British Army. I served in the former Yougoslavia as well as 2 tours in Northern Ireland. I participated in OP Grantham, the firefighter’s strike in which the Army became fire fighters.
Education: Completed grade 10 at Will Sinclair High School. Later completed GED and Scored well. First aid, H2S, WHIMIS, TDG tickets and Ground Disturbance.

Military: Rank of Corporal, Combat Medic, Radio Operator, Demolitions Qualified, Marksman, Battalion shooting team, Top Secret Clearance for under cover work in Northern Ireland.

I left school in grade 10 to work in the oil and gas industry. I then passed my General Education Diploma in 2005. Iam hoping to save a enough money throughout this year to go to college and study pipeline engineering.