Al Spiess

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CSA Level II Welding / API 1169 Inspector at AGS Oilfield Consulting

Gibbons, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Al Spiess is a certified welding and pipeline inspector with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector. As the owner of AGS Oilfield Consulting, he specializes in QA/QC for facility and pipeline construction. He holds CWB Level 2 and API 1169 certifications and is a graduate of the NAIT Journeyman Welder program.

Outside of work, Al demonstrates a strong interest in Canadian politics and economic affairs. He actively follows and voices his opinions on government fiscal policies, trade tariffs, and the actions of national leadership, engaging in public discourse on these subjects through his commentary.

He is the Independent Business Owner and Manager of his own company, AGS Oilfield Consulting Ltd.

Personality Overview

Upfront

Hard To Convince

ROI Conscious

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Pipeline Integrity
His career includes roles as a Welding Inspector for the TransMountain Expansion and holding an API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector certification.
Welding Quality Control
Holds a CWB Level 2 Welding Inspector certification and has focused on QA/QC for new and modified process piping in multiple roles.
Oil & Gas Construction
As the owner of a consulting firm, he provides expertise on general oil and gas facility and pipeline construction and maintenance.

Media Appearances

Al has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2007
CSA Level II Welding / API 1169 Inspector at AGS Oilfield Consulting
8-1994 - 10-2025
Independent Business Owner at AGS Oilfield Consulting Ltd.
3-2025 - 5-2025
QC Inspector at Waiward Industrial
1-2024 - 10-2024
Quality Assurance Quality Control at NewCart Contracting (Cenovus)
4-2021 - 11-2023
Welding Inspector at TransMountain Expansion S5A

Education

1979 - 1980
Alberta Journeyman Welder from NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

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Exp : 30 Location : Gibbons, Alberta, Canada Job Level : N/A Designation : CSA Level II Welding / API 1169 Inspector at AGS Oilfield Consulting
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Insights For Selling To Al

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Al is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Al

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Al move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Al take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Al

Personality Compatibility


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