Marcus Barbier
Estevan
Summary
Precision-focused Sandblaster recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in surface preparation, abrasive selection and machinery maintenance. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful project outcomes with safety as a priority.
WILLING to relocate.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sandblaster
Saskarc
Oxbow
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Cleaned and maintained all sandblasting equipment after each job was completed.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on machinery before use in order to identify potential issues.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
- Surface prep to abrasive blasting standards.
- Apply surface materials when required to fill any surface imperfections.
- Inspection of substrates prior to coating and report any irregularities to immediate supervisor.
- Select and use various types of hand tools, abrasive sandpaper and grinders.
- Complete job safely to blueprint specs.
Sandblaster
LNG Canada (Altrad services)
Kitimat
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Cleaned and maintained all sandblasting equipment after each job was completed.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on machinery before use in order to identify potential issues.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
- Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
- Monitored air pressure levels throughout the duration of the project to ensure consistent results.
- Discarded spent abrasive media safely in accordance with company policies and local laws.
- Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
- Used hand tools such as chisels, hammers, scrapers, wire brushes for more detailed cleaning tasks.
- Ensured that proper protective clothing was worn during any operation involving hazardous materials such as silica-based media or chemicals.
- Repaired damaged components using welding techniques prior to beginning any sandblasting work.
- Kept accurate records of all jobs performed including quantity of material used and time needed to complete task.
- Adjusted nozzle size and pressure settings on the sandblaster to achieve desired results.
- Followed established environmental regulations when disposing of waste generated from projects.
- Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials into the sandblast cabinet or onto blast tables.
- Determined appropriate type of media used based on substrates being blasted.
- Assisted with training new employees in safe operating procedures for sandblasters.
- Inspected parts before and after sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Established containment barriers around areas where blasting was taking place.
- Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
- Addressed rough areas with sanding tools to provide smooth surfaces and edges.
- Carved high-quality patterns and shapes from stone materials according to blueprint designs.
- Moved fingers over surfaces of carvings to verify smoothness of finish.
- Maintained endurance while applying strength and using hand-eye coordination to increase productivity and quality.
Lead Sandblaster
Quality blasting and coatings ltd
Dartmouth
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Kept accurate records of all jobs performed including quantity of material used and time needed to complete task.
- Inspected parts before and after sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on machinery before use in order to identify potential issues.
- Used hand tools such as chisels, hammers, scrapers, wire brushes for more detailed cleaning tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained all sandblasting equipment after each job was completed.
- Assisted with training new employees in safe operating procedures for sandblasters.
- Ensured that proper protective clothing was worn during any operation involving hazardous materials such as silica-based media or chemicals.
- Followed established environmental regulations when disposing of waste generated from projects.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
- Discarded spent abrasive media safely in accordance with company policies and local laws.
- Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
- Monitored air pressure levels throughout the duration of the project to ensure consistent results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charles P Allen
Bedford, NSBusiness Administration/Graphic Arts And Design -
Sait
Calgary, ABSkills
- Safety protocols
- Employee training
- Waste disposal
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem resolution
- Manual dexterity aptitude
- Surface preparation techniques
- Proper ventilation maintenance
- Problem-solving capacity
- Forklift driving
- Equipment inspection
- Record keeping proficiency
- Coating application
- ISO standards awareness
- Deadline-driven mentality
- Task prioritization expertise
- Adaptable work approach
- Industrial metals
- Strong communication skills
- OSHA compliance
- Physical stamina maintenance
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Protective coating application
- Abrasive blasting expertise
- Sandblasting safety protocols
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Attention to detail focus
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance monitoring
- High precision
- Self motivation
- Power tools handling
- Multitasking capacity
- Blueprint reading
- Reliability
Certification
Fall Protection
Aerial work platform
H2S Alive
WHIMIS 2015
High risk crc HSE module
Confined space entry and monitor
SCOT
Rough terrain forklift safety
Additional Experience
Bridges-Internal and external/ SSPC 5
TUB Girders, Box girders, Plate girders/ SSPC 10
Pipe/Fire tubes/ SSPC 5
Structural steel/ SSPC 6,7,10,5
EXTENSIVE experience in industrial, field, production, shop and also oil and gas.
Un ticketed Journey man.
20+ years in industry
Timeline
Sandblaster
Saskarc
01.2024 - 03.2025
Sandblaster
LNG Canada (Altrad services)
02.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Sandblaster
Quality blasting and coatings ltd
05.2020 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Charles P Allen
Business Administration/Graphic Arts And Design -
Sait