b'Welcome to Black Hills EnergyBLACK HILLS ENERGY LTD BLACKHILLSENERGY.CAWe are a proudly owned Aboriginal company that is starting tofacility side of the industry, from Superintendent labour positions gain a lot of interest in the oil and gas industry. to equipment operators to welders & pipefitters. Having owned many successful businesses in the past, PresidentBlack Hills Energy LTD is also branching out to Pipeline inspection Gord Lafferty is committed to creating relationships not only withwhere we have a mentorship program in the works. We are also new clientele but with the communities Black Hills Energy LTDlooking into wider opportunities to make us the one stop shop.works in. His business partners all look forward to the next levels. Black Hills Energy LTD is definitely an up and coming company to watch.One of our main goals is to supply the First Nations and MetisBlack Hills Energy LTD offers Pipeline construction, Pipeline people with sustainable careers in Oil and Gas. To make that goalIntegrity Digs, Facility Construction, Lease Road, ROW & Lease achievable we train our employees in all areas of the pipeline andBuilding and Prefabrication & Testing.Gord LaffertyPRESIDENT/CEO Gord Lafferty has been in the oil and gas industry forand refining strategies is a major asset in executing Black over 32 years. Prior to starting Black Hills Energy, GordHills business plan alongside identifying future expansion. has held a variety of important roles such as BusinessGord devotes a significant amount of time to collaborating Owner, Project Manager, Project Superintendent,safety and environmental initiatives to ensure the compli-Project Design and Project Consultant with various oilance of all necessary regulations and mitigating risk. As a companies. These roles have provided Gord with theproud member of the Metis Nation of Alberta, Gord works knowledge and experience needed to excel, encourageclosely with Indigenous groups to further employment and growth and expand companies.create opportunity for people. Gords dedication, strategic planning and leadershipGord is certified in API 1169 and PMP with many successful have been successful thus far. His focus on developingprojects beside his name and looks forward to many more.Doug ElliottVICE PRESIDENT OF PIPELINE AND FACILITY OPERATIONSDougs career began 30+ years ago in Pipeline & Facilityspent several years working in various vessel and fabrication construction where he developed a passion for the Oilshops until obtaining a Journeymen Red Seal and B-pressure and Gas industry. Doug started laboring and successfullytickets. Doug returned to Pipeline & Facility construction where navigated all ground operations incident free. During thishe is sought by many companies for experience, quality and time, Doug operated various pieces of equipment suchexpertise as a B-Pressure welder. Doug is known and respected as booms, dozers, track hoes and ditchers. After gainingby several small and large companies because of his drive for extensive knowledge and experience, Doug moved up toexcellence and success. foreman positions where he oversaw day to day opera- Doug is certified to API 1169 & CWB level 1 Z662 & W178.2 tions such as stringing, mainline, lowering in, tie-ins, andEndorsed.safety compliance. From here, he went on to apprentice as a welder, obtaining a vast knowledge of blueprintDoug is an essential member of the Black Hills Energy manage-reading, material handling and job estimation. Dougment team and is key in taking the company forward.'