Brad Funk
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) (403) 529-2760, (C) (403) 979-2643,
Objective
I am applying for a position as an Operator for Nexen Inc. Nexen would benefit tremendously from my expereince in the oil and gas field, of which I have been a part for the last seven years as a swabber and a natural gas leak detection specialist. I am a dependable, honest, hard-working, and trustworthy employee.
Work Experience
Natural Gas Leak Detection Specialist (10/10/2005 – Present)
Last Employer: Gas Trak Limited/Pro Line Locators
Contact Person: Peter Wolski (403) 502-3402 or Brock Wolski (403) 580-0436
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include tracking down leaks in the natural gas lines, performing gas migration testing to natural gas wells, booking jobs for leak detection with companies like Apache, Cenovous, Imperior Oil, and others, and organizing work tickets and ensuring head office receives them in a timely manner.
Accomplishments: Map reading is a tremendous strength which results in time saved and an accurate leak detection survey. Interpersonal correspondence is improved resulting in stronger communication abilities. Independent work ethic is strong, and questions are asked when need arises.
Oil Swabber (11/03/2003 – 06/30/2005)
Last Employer: Formoil Resources
Contact Person: Curtis Formo
Responsibilities: Responsibilities included extracting oil from wells no longer requiring a pump jack, doing odd jobs for employer, and helping fix equipment.
Electrician's Assistant (09/01/2003 – 10/31/2003)
Last Employer: Rowley's Electric
Contact Person: Barry Rowley
Responsibilities: Responsibilities included changing ballasts and plugs, trenching underground lines, aiding electrician in any other needed areas.
Laborer (05/20/2002 – 08/30/2002)
Last Employer: Town of Elrose
Contact Person: Betty Knorr
Responsibilities: Responsibilities included mowing grass, developing a new town park, and handling sanitation duties.
Laborer (08/30/1999 – 08/30/2000)
Last Employer: Copeland Seeds
Contact Person: Bob Copeland
Responsibilities: Responsibilities included running the forklift and running the bagger in the seed cleaning plant.
Education
Establishment: SIAST - Kelsey Campus
Education Period: 09/02/2000 - 05/30/2003
Speciality: Mechanical Engineering Technologist
Details: Graduated in the Spring of 2003.
Establishment: Elrose Composite School
Degree: Grade 12
Details: Graduated spring of 1999.
Interests
All sports, especially golf, baseball, hockey, and football.
Camping and hiking.
Community involvement through church activities.
Family time.