David Turner

Experience

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  EBA Engineering

  May 2003 - Apr 2007

  Environmental Technologist/Materials Technician

  Upstream Oil and Gas• Supervised the excavation and remediation of hydrocarbons, metals, and salt impacted soil for remediation projects• Monitored compaction with a nuclear densitometer; drafted sampling grids and confirmatory sampled excavation boundaries• Supervised drilling contractors during environmental site assessments• Conducted numerous flare pit assessments at active facilities; logged soil according to the Canadian System of Soil Classification• Handled field screening with a photoionization detector (PID) and an organic vapour analyzer (OVA)• Installed, surveyed, and sampled groundwater monitoring wells at active facilities Downstream Oil and Gas• Composed/submitted detailed proposals to conduct Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs); prepared the reports• Managed the field preparation and fieldwork for Phase 2 ESAs• Selected the laboratory analysis required based on the history of the site; completed data analysis on the laboratory results received during Phase 2 ESAs• Prepared monthly groundwater sampling events for a large petrochemical plant, (Nova Joffrey) composed corresponding detailed groundwater monitoring reportsTransportation• Responsible for pre-disturbance and post reclamation inspections of highway construction borrow pitsQuality Control• Carried out soil density inspections, on site quality control of landfill cell, storm pond, haul road construction, and synthetic liner installation based on specifications by Alberta Environment• Soil density and concrete testing• Determined specific proctor values and moisture content for soil• Responsible for defined flagging, drilling and coring in the field Show less

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  JV Driver Group

  Apr 2007 - Oct 2010

  • Was the audit team lead for internal audits on all existing JV Driver procedures and policies (site and corporate based) which included: creating an audit plan, an audit checklist, an audit report and closeout with the auditee on the findings• Charged with organizing, implementing and setting up audit training with a minimum of 2 individuals per corporate department to help teach and guide them how to successfully audit other internal departments Show less • Set up mechanical and piping turnover and QMS systems• Built hydrotest and service packages for instrument air, potable water, process water, hydraulic fluid, hydraulic oil, glycol and hot water piping, inspected systems prior to and during tests• Assisted in setting up load testing for 5 ton overhead cranes• Monitored the quality process to ensure the proper collection and archiving of quality documents for pre-commissioning and commissioning records• Sent in out of province welder qualifications to the local governing body to be approved for the appropriate provincial ticket• Assisted in setting up NDE testing on pipe spools• Inspected belt and sheave alignment as well as belt tensioning on conveyers, compressors, and crushers• Inspected equipment installed bolts (type and grade), structural steel platforms (bolt up, paint, gusset plate placement), was present for final bolt torques Show less • Developed and wrote current company procedures, work instructions, checklists, and inspection test plans for civil, electrical, and structural steel disciplines that are used in the Corporate Quality Manual• Involved in the annual Corporate Quality Manual review; acted as an audit team leader for internal audits on all existing JV Driver procedures which included: creating an audit plan, an audit checklist and an audit report• Processed Request for Change forms on procedures and checklists that pertain to sites and head office• Contributed to promotional pamphlets and advertisements, (distributed to clients and used in Job Fairs) Show less • As a lead managed, field activities, inspections, office duties for the civil department (civil department had up to 3 employees) for the period of two years• Participated in and planned meetings with both client(s) and construction management; provided excellent customer service while also contributing to clear multi-level, organizational communication• Worked on turnover documentation for civil discipline which included binder creation, auditing, updating, organizing and review• Completed redlines of civil construction activities• Efficiently prepared, inspected and signed off on Request for Information and Non- Conformance Reports• Conducted final walk downs, punch lists, backfill, grading, compaction, proof roll, concrete, grout, excavation, trenching, survey, leak testing, pile, and rebar inspections based on specifications by Shell Canada• Administered quality assurance evaluations inclusive to numerous sub-contractors• Provided daily comprehensive, detail-orientated reports on field activities which included audits regarding civil activities Show less

  • Quality Assurance Coordinator (Head Office)

    Apr 2010 - Oct 2010

  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control Lead

    Nov 2009 - Apr 2010

  • Quality Assurance Coordinator (Head Office)

    Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

  • Quality Inspector & Lead/Quality Assurance

    Apr 2007 - Jan 2009
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  DFB Driver

  Oct 2010 - Apr 2015

  Quality Manger

  Promoted into this role by the VP of Operations to manage civil and structural during the Vale Long Harbour Processing Plant start-up. Managed Quality on a project site pouring over 20,000 cubic meters of concrete.• Developed Project Quality Manual and Project Quality Plan specific to the client’s scope of work in disciplines of civil and underground piping• Organized the Quality Group to collaborate with client's well-defined needs• Assisted in finding departmental talent to ensure operations objectives were met on schedule• Responsible for 16 employees that included the Quality Department and Turnover & Document Control Group• Trained employees on the turnover system as the scope of work evolved• Achieving success within scope, budgets, and deadlines for multiple contracts• Modified procedures and forms to suit the project a commissioning style project• Developed a turnover system used onsite for the piping, electrical, mechanical and civil disciplines• Provided daily status updates on turnover to senior stake holders during meetings• Liaison to the Government Regulatory Group by performing audits as it related to pressure piping permits• Trouble shooting regularly to resolve concerns related to quality assurance • Collaboration with project stakeholders on process improvements to guarantee product acceptance• Introduced an employee incentive program to motivate and reward employees• Conduct final walk-downs in order to close out and ultimately sell the product to the end user Show less

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  JV Driver Group

  Apr 2015 - Feb 2017

  Civil/Structural Inspector

  Chosen by the Director of Operations to hire inspectors for the Quality group during project ramp-up. • Overhauled the Quality Department, installing whiteboards and delegating specific tasks to inspectors• Introduced systems reducing time taken to assemble inspection documentation• Identified a document system so that relevant paperwork could be located in a more efficient manner• Delegated to an additional role of Quality Liaison between JV Driver and the client quality group• Documented client ideas, presenting them to management in order to meet contractual obligations• Vital liaison between a client to establish long-standing trust and respect• Supervised and directed three inspectors• Conduct final walk-downs in order to close out and ultimately sell the product to the end user• Transferred to Kearl Lake, Alberta to rebuild client relationships and implement final project installation Show less

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  Freedom 55 Financial

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Financial Security Advisor

  Selected by Directors to take special care of prospective clients on a regular basis.• Maintains up-to-date Errors and Omissions Insurance, Life Insurance Licenses in Newfoundland and Saskatchewan and a Mutual Funds License• Achieved mid-year sales objectives and targets• Analyzing needs of clients to identify lifelong financial security goals• Followed up with clients’ financial plan to ensure any changing needs meet with the best options available• Advised on various investments such as: Life Insurance, mutual funds, financial plans• Provided estate planning around RRSP’s/TFSA’s/RESP’s/RIFF’s• Recommended living benefits coverage such as disability and critical illness plans• Provided options in non-medical insurance for personal coverage Show less

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  D.F. Barnes Limited

  Jan 2019 - May 2021

  Task Force NL ProjectResponsible for coordinating the fabrication of material used in the manufacturing of medical grade Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)• Administrator and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Inventory tracking software (ZOHO) and MS Excel• Familiarity with SharePoint as a document warehouse for project artifacts• Lead warehouse logistics, including project kickoff meetings, inventory tracking and material order forecasting• Participate in daily production meetings and update project shareholders• Conduct inspections of all incoming materials used for the manufacturing of devices (PPE) Show less Estimator/Coordinator (fabrication, manufacturing and repair: subsea equipment, piping and modules)Reporting directly to the Operations Director and is responsible for preparing estimates of material, labor and equipment costs for fabrication, construction and service projects.• In charge of calculating estimates ranging from $100k to $26M in value• Coordinated projects, assisting PM’s with procurement, communications with clients and organizing product shipping• Received Requests for Proposals and lead the response with the bid team• Reviewed completed estimates• Tracked quotes submitted and calculated percentage won/lost and if PO's were outstanding• Issued Request For Quotes to suppliers and discuss delivery requirements• Interpreted construction standards (DNV/ASME/CWB) and how they apply to specific projects Show less

  • Project Coordinator

    Aug 2020 - May 2021

  • Coordinator/Estimator

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2020
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  BioMaxx Environmental

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  Manager of Operations and Business Development

  Interviewed and selected by the Vice President to lead 8 technicians in the fields of wastewater management, water sampling, infrastructure studies, drone training and operation, and implementation and management of the companies Safety Program as well as business development. Flow Meter (FM) Maintenance and Water Sampling• Analyse data for over 146 sites across Newfoundland & Labrador on a weekly basis utilizing that information to schedule crews for FM maintenance as needed• Assisted crews during maintenance with trouble shooting• Responsible for project management of new installations of FM’s for clients• Presented at conferences discussing FM, their maintenance and how it relates to compliance• Planned monthly sampling as per regulation and analyzed dataGovernment of Canada Compliance (Client Based)• Responsible for Quarterly reporting to the Effluent Regulatory Reporting Information System (ERRIS)Infrastructure studies• Project managed sewage and waterline projects for communities looking for infiltration or leakage problems• Organized and wrote reports based on client needsDrone Training and Operation• Network with individuals and companies to bring them on as clients in a standalone capacity or joint venture partnershipOrganize client required drone training and drone operation by licenced operators for client based projects Show less

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  Keyin College

  Apr 2022 - Sept 2022

  Peer Tutor (KPM)

  Helping tutor students with coding logic as it relates primarily to Python coding language.

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  Keyin College

  Jun 2023 - now

  • Led requirements gathering and system analysis for a new student management system• Served as a liaison between academic staff and software vendors, facilitating seamless integration and effective change management protocols• Organized User Acceptance Testing to validate system performance against user requirements• Supported project management by tracking progress, managing resources, and implementing feedback mechanisms for continuous system enhancement• Applied agile methodologies to streamline project workflows, emphasizing flexibility and adherence to user-centered design principles• Pursued continuous improvement through system performance monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and strategic problem-solving Show less

  • Software Development – Business Analyst

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Software Development - Student Support Lead

    Jun 2023 - Nov 2023