1. DARREN BRUNS
PO Box 2692 Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0
(403) 627-9150
dbruns@telus.net
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Excellent, respectful and accountable work ethic.
 Punctual and efficient time management skills.
 Self-motivated, hardworking, enjoy challenges, and always willing to learn new tasks.
 6 years of supervisory experience.
 Proficient at working as a team and also working independently.
 Computer skills :Microsoft windows, Office, SAP, SCADA, Petronix permit systems.
 19 years of trade experience: Automotive, motorcycle, heavy duty, and millwright.
 6.5 years of millwright experience.
 44 months of Gas plant and field maintenance experience.
 Licensed Journeyman Red seal - Millwright.
 Licensed Journeyman Red seal - Automotive service technician.
 Licensed Journeyman Red seal - Motorcycle mechanic.
 Class 1 Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract.
 Welding experience: Mig & tig welders, mild steel, stainless steel, 4130 chromoly, aluminum, and titanium alloys.
 21 years of experience operating heavy duty and agricultural equipment.
 Ability to work in changing weather and working conditions.
 Experience with waterways used for utility water systems
 Experience with operations and maintenance in waste water systems.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Millwright -Shell Waterton Gas Plant Core Maintenance Rotating Dept. 2012-2015
Clearstream Energy Services, Pincher Creek, AB.
 Perform repair and maintenance on natural gas compressors(Integral, reciprocating, screw
And centrifugal).
 Supervise and work with outside contractors.
 Experience working on Waukesha, Caterpillar, and Cooper-Bessemer natural gas compressors.
 Experience working on Electro-motive diesel engines for electricity generation.
 Perform repair and maintenance on various types of pumps with mechanical seals and packing.
 Perform repair and maintenance on Aerial cooler fin fans.
 Perform repair and maintenance on steam turbines.
 Experience with maintenance and repairs of boilers and steam systems.
 Experience in operations and maintenance on waste water systems and waterways providing utility and process
water for the plant.
 Ability to work in various changing weather condtions.
 Computer skills using ISSOW(Permit system), SAP and SCADA systems.
 Ability to troubleshoot problems.
 Ability to communicate and work with all workers.
Wind Turbine Service Tech 2 2009–2012
Vestas Canadian Wind Technology, Pincher Creek, AB
 Perform service and maintenance on V44, V47, V80 and V90 wind turbines.
 Perform component repair and troubleshooting on electrical and hydraulic systems.
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2.  Supervise and work with outside contractors and team members.
 LOTO 3 Specialist, V47, V80.
 Computer skills using SAP and SCADA systems.
 Work with high voltage (400, 690, 1000 Volt AC systems).
 Ability to work in various changing weather conditions.
 Maintain good customer relations.
Automotive, Motorcycle & Heavy Duty Mechanic, Equipment Operator 2005 – 2009
Sproule Agro, Pincher Creek, AB
 Experience working on cummins, cat, and john deere diesel engines.
 Rebuild and repaired all types of machinery and equipment.
 Operated all types of farm and ranch equipment.
 Supervise and lead mechanical operations.
 Crew Chief and Head Mechanic for Sproule Racing – Class 1500 Desert Truck.
 Drove heavy duty trucks; class one drivers license.
 Performed welding and fabrication; mig & tig, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel and 4130 chromoly.
 Experience operating and maintenance with irrigation equipment .
Automotive Service Technician 2004 – 2005
Top Gunn Mechanical, Blairmore, AB
 Repaired all types of cars and trucks.
Mechanic 2003 – 2004
DJ Motorsports, Frank, AB
 Rebuilt and repaired motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATV’s.
 Preformed Service Manager duties for Polaris dealership.
 Performed welding and fabrication; tig, aluminum and 4130 chromoly.
Mechanic 2001– 2003
D&S Powersports, Coleman, AB
 Rebuilt and repaired motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATV’s.
 Preformed Service Manager duties for Bombardier dealership.
 Managed parts and sales.
 Performed welding and fabrication; tig, aluminum and 4130 chromoly.
Mechanic 2001
Ghostrider Motorsports, Fernie, BC
 Rebuilt and repaired motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATV’s.
 Managed parts for Arctic Cat/Honda dealership.
Mechanic 2000-2001
Mile High & Performance & RV, Pincher Creek, AB
 Rebuilt and repaired motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATV’s.
 Built custom snowmobile chassis and engines.
 Repaired and maintained recreational vehicles.
 Performed welding and fabrication; tig, aluminum and 4130 chromoly.
Mechanic 1997-2000
Rocky Mountain Mechanical, Pincher Creek, AB
 Rebuilt and repaired motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATV’s.
 Performed automotive and heavy duty mechanic duties.
EDUCATION
Millwright - Journeyman Certificate & Interprovincial Red Seal 2016
Nait Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB
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3. Vestas V47 Wind Turbine Theory – LOTO 3 Specialist 2011
Vestas Business Academy, Portland, OR
Vestas V80 Wind Turbine Theory – LOTO 3 Specialist 2010
Vestas Business Academy, Portland, OR
Vestas Fundamentals – Wind Turbine 2009
Vestas Business Academy, Portland, OR
Vestas Basic Safety 2009
Vestas Business Academy, Portland, OR
Motorcycle Mechanic – Journeyman Certificate & Interprovincial Red Seal 1999
Fairview College, Fairview, AB
Automotive Service Technician – Journeyman Certificate & Interprovincial Red Seal 1998
Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge, AB
Heavy Duty Service Technician – Second Year Apprentice 1997
Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge, AB
Automotive Service Technician Diploma 1996
Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge, AB
High School Diploma 1994
St Michaels School, Pincher Creek, AB
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Energy Sector Driver Improvement Course-Shell 2015
Leavitt Machinery Practical Rigging & Lifting Course 2015
Leavitt Machinery Forklift Certification 2015
Transportation of Dangerous Goods-Shell Canada Limited 2014
St John’s Ambulance – First Aid Course 2013
Lethbridge College – Confined Space Entry and Rescue 2013
Enform-H2S Alive 2013
Enform-Petroleum Safety Training 2012
Energy Sector Driver Improvement Course-Shell 2012
ENSA North America – High Angle Rescue and Safety Training 2011
ENSA North America – Confined Space Training 2011
ENSA North America – Respirator Training & Fit Test 2011
St John’s Ambulance – First Aid Course 2010
Class One Driver’s License 2008
Polaris Service Course 2003
Stihl Service Course 2002
Bombardier Service Course 2002
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4. Kawasaki Service Course 1998
References available upon request
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