Christopher Lachuk

Experience

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  SGS Ludwig Associates Ltd.

  Sept 2001 - Apr 2004

  Laboratory Technician / Welding Consultant

  Performed mechanical testing on metals and weldments:- Tensile, charpy impact, hardness testing, chemical analysis, visual examination (micro/macro), and grain structure evaluations, etc.- Determined testing requirements based on code specifications- Analyzed test results and determined if further testing is required- Issued lab reports based on test results

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  Ludwig Associates Ltd.

  Sept 2001 - Apr 2004

  Welding Technologist / Technical Consultant

  A specialized consultant in evaluating materials, failed components and engineered welding procedures.• Performed mechanical testing on metals and weldments:o Tensile, charpy impact, hardness testing, chemical analysis, visual examination (micro/macro), and grain structure evaluations, etc.• Determined testing requirements based on code specifications• Analyzed laboratory test results of failed components and engineered welding procedures• Collaborate in the development welding procedureso Selection of P-Numberso Advise on heat treatment requirementso Set up Personnel Qualification (PQ) testing Show less

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  Gldec Hamms

  May 2004 - Mar 2005

  Apprentice Welder

  • Fabricated transport tank baffles• Managed the rolling table for transport tanks• Welded the baffle plates and seal weld the tank heads• Fit and weld the heavy bottoms and hatch ways• Mount the tanks on tractor chassis

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  Chamco Industries Ltd.

  Mar 2005 - Jun 2009

  Journeyman Welder / B-Pressure Welder

  • Analyzed blueprints for structural fabrication, assembly of packages or pressure piping• Performed pipe fitting duties for both welded pressure piping and threaded piping• Performed hydrostatic testing of pressure piping• Aligned pump driveshaft with diesel or electric motor driveshaft• Successfully completed CWB and ASME performance testingo CWB – All position SMAW/GMAW Flat position MCAWo ASME – All position SMAW Flat position GMAW

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  Lachuk Welding Ltd.

  May 2006 - Aug 2010

  President / B-Pressure Welder

  Submit quotes for commercial and industrial steel construction, ensure equipment, materials and personnel are available to complete the awarded projects, and ensure the projects remain on budget with accurate on-time delivery. (Company was operational while working at other locations)Duties include:• Financial accountability to projects and business associates/employees/contractors• Analyzed blueprints to create Bill of Materials (BOM), equipment rentals and consumables• Communicate with engineering teams to resolve design conflicts• Provided accurate job-cost estimates• Maintain production schedules to ensure on time delivery• Ensuring engineering requirements are met• Conducted inspections to ensure a high standard of work is upheld Show less

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  Sanjel Canada Ltd.

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Regulatory Compliance Team Lead

  Provide technical support to engineering department to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and provide technical support to operations. Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems, including but not limited to ABSA AQP to ASME B31.3.Duties include:• Provide technical and regulatory support for coiled tubing, fracturing and cementing operations• Develop and implement regulatory practices for operations and fabricationso API Q1 / Q2 Quality System development and practicingo Developed and implemented Product Quality Plans (PQP) for manufacturing well servicing equipmento Corporate Standard development and implementationo ABSA Alberta Quality Program – management and implementation (ASME B31.3)• Develop and implement process improvements for operations and fabrication via Management of Change (MOC) process• Advise engineering design and fabrication on welding practices, NDE requirements and procedures• Schedule third-party NDE and engineering design consulting• Audit critical vendors for regulatory and corporate compliance• Perform failure analysis investigations and develop engineering reports using metallurgical and mechanical engineering practices• Mentor and train others on quality practices, non-conformance reporting and failure analysis• Proficient in Solidworks 3D modeling and engineering design• Perform quality control inspections on fabricated components• Complete Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) in preparation for submission• Monitor fabrication and equipment assembly practices on the shop floor Show less

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  Superior Industries Ltd.

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  Journeyman Welder / Fabricator

  Provide assistance with engineering design layouts, design analysis and evaluation and implementation of design changes for leading manufacturer of bulk material processing and handling equipment.Duties include:• Execute pre-fabrication layouts • Perform repairs to fabricated equipment• Install suspension and fabricated equipment on trailer chassis• Assist in testing of completed equipment

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  BJ Services

  Sept 2017 - Jul 2020

  Materials & Regulatory Compliance

  Provide technical and operations support in multiple facets of well serving operations for a leading provider of pressure pumping and oilfield services. Apply knowledge in managing and implementing the treating equipment management system and operational processes, conduct quality assurance auditing, failure analysis investigations and engineering design to improve operations and quality performance.Duties include:• Perform quality assessment audits of primary manufacturing, repair and testing vendors to ensure compliance with BJ Services Operating Standards, ensure implementation of GMP’s are applied and regulatory requires are maintained• Identify and report non-conformities based on the audit findings• Ensure fabrication quality is maintained at BJ services manufacturing plant(s) and 3rd party manufacturing facilities• Review Product Quality Plans (PQP) for accuracy and reported non-conformances• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) via Management of Change (MOC) process• Advise operation and management on regulatory requirements and act as liaison with regulatory bodies• Process management and operations support for treating equipment• Integration and commissioning of new treating equipment product lines to operations• Implementation of treating equipment operating standards and process changes via product risk assessment (PRA) and set inspection and test plans (ITP) for treating equipment• Develop and implement regulatory practices for operations, including but not limited to: o Equipment manufacturingo Oil and gas operationso Environmental protection • Initiate failure investigations of mechanical components and treating equipment• Perform metallurgical evaluations of failed component and material selection for design applications• Determine root cause analysis and report findings via written reports and/or presentations• Summarize 3rd party engineering investigations and report the findings Show less

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  Hunterwood Technologies

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

  Assemby Technician
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  Timeline Fabrication

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2024

  Fabrication Manager
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  Quest Fabrication & Quest Emergency Lighting

  Aug 2024 - now

  Director of Operations

  The primary focus, as Director of Operations, is the improve and optimize the manufacturing processes, ensure all safety and regulatory standards are followed and promote a vision of growth and innovation within Quest Fabrication.