Aaron Coleman
Stirling,AB
Summary
Dynamic Heavy Equipment Technician with extensive experience at EVR/Teck Coal, recognized for enhancing safety protocols and optimizing equipment reliability. Proven ability in CMMS utilization and coaching teams, ensuring operational excellence. A certified Red Seal Journeyman, I excel in maintaining high standards while fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
H/D Mobile Maintenance Shop and Field Supervisor
Greenhills Operation
01.2016 - Current
- Monitor and enforce workplace safety protocols.
- Facilitated line-up meetings on a daily basis.
- Coaching workers in the use of health and safety systems (Take 5 card, pre-op checks, energy isolation, safe work plans, etc.).
- Reviewed and enforced policies and procedures.
- Executed audits on lockout procedures and personal safety equipment.
- Directed maintenance tasks in the Heavy-Duty Shop and field service zones.
- Instruct and coach apprentices, mechanics, laborers, contractors, and students in safe, efficient work practices
- Executed weekly maintenance schedule to guarantee safe and reliable equipment operation.
- Organize equipment, materials, and workforce for break in work as it came to the shop
- Sourced and procured essential parts and supplies.
- Participated consistently in scheduled planning discussions.
- Applied ongoing improvements to optimize operational efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Keeping my General Supervisor informed of successes and challenges on a regular basis
- Back filling the Asset Health Supervisor for vacation coverage for experience
- EVR/Teck Coal
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Greenhills Operation
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Conducted repairs on various mobile machinery, showing extensive knowledge of Komatsu 830E and 930E haul trucks.
- Trained junior mechanics on proper maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Serviced 16M and 24M graders as well as Cat 992 and 994 loaders.
- Adopted rigorous health and safety protocols.
- Followed detailed job plans and work instructions for front suspensions, rear suspensions, and dump box changes.
- Utilized CMMS to order parts and consumables.
- Supported training efforts for new employees on equipment repair procedures.
- Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
Senior Plant Process Operator
Greenhills Operation
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Created work orders for repairs or replacements when necessary.
- Operated all equipment in accordance to company directions.
- Assisted in troubleshooting processes when problems occurred.
- Maintained inspection-ready facility by monitoring operations and performing housekeeping functions.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Greenhills Operation
03.2000 - 12.2003
- Handled operation of Komatsu 830E and Cat 785 trucks.
- Operate Cat D11 and Komatsu 475 Bulldozer
- Operate Cat 992 Loader
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
Education
Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician - Engines, Hydraulic Systems, Frames, Braking (Air and Hydraulic), Steering Systems
Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge12.2012
High School Diploma -
Elkford Secondary School
Elkford06.1997
Skills
- Certified Red Seal Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Clean and valid Driver’s license
- CMMS utilization
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocols
Certification
- Komatsu 475 Dozer Maintenance Training Course
- Finning VHMS Course
- Finning Applied Failure Analysis Level 1
Skills Strengths Achievements
- Certified Red Seal Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician – Truck and Transport and Offroad
- Proficient with Dynamics AX CMMS System
- Versed in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Clean, valid Driver’s license
Affiliations
- Hockey
- Motorcycle Repair
- Camping
Timeline
H/D Mobile Maintenance Shop and Field Supervisor
Greenhills Operation
01.2016 - Current
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Greenhills Operation
01.2009 - 01.2016
Senior Plant Process Operator
Greenhills Operation
01.2004 - 12.2008
Heavy Equipment Operator
Greenhills Operation
03.2000 - 12.2003
Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician - Engines, Hydraulic Systems, Frames, Braking (Air and Hydraulic), Steering Systems
Lethbridge Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Elkford Secondary School
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