Daithan Grainger
About Daithan Grainger
Daithan Grainger is a Foreman at APTIM, with a career spanning over a decade in the oil sands sector. He has a strong commitment to safety and efficiency, demonstrated through his successful management of projects with no recorded incidents.
Work at APTIM
Daithan Grainger has been employed at APTIM since 2016, initially as a TIG welder and later as a Foreman. He has held the Foreman position since 2019, overseeing operations in Syncrude. His previous roles at APTIM include serving as a Foreman for six months in 2018 and for five months in 2017, as well as working as a pressure welder in 2017 and 2018. Grainger's responsibilities at APTIM involve managing projects and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Background in Boilermaking and Welding
Grainger has a diverse background in boilermaking and welding, with significant experience in high-stakes industrial environments. He worked as a Boilermaker General Foreman at CIMS Limited Partnership from 2014 to 2015 and held various positions as a Boilermaker Fitter at Edmonton Exchanger Group of Companies and Ganotec West. His early career included roles as a B Pressure Welder at CB&I and as an Apprentice at TIW Steel Platework Inc. and Jacobs.
Education and Expertise
Daithan Grainger studied at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, where he achieved a degree in Photographic Technology from 2005 to 2007. He furthered his education in the field of boilermaking and welding, gaining practical experience through various apprenticeships and roles. His expertise includes executing planned and found work, particularly in the oil sands sector, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.
Achievements in Project Management
Grainger has successfully managed significant projects, including the Syncrude 8-1 Falcon turnaround project. He ensured the replacement of the S3 Scouring Coke Transfer Line Valve on the C-2 Burner was completed without any recorded incidents or injuries. His ability to oversee complex tasks in high-pressure environments highlights his project management skills and dedication to workplace safety.
Commitment to Safety and Efficiency
Throughout his career, Daithan Grainger has demonstrated a strong commitment to safety and efficiency. He has managed projects with a focus on maintaining a safe work environment, achieving zero incidents and injuries during his oversight of various projects. This dedication to safety is a key aspect of his professional ethos in the industrial sector.