Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 19 years of construction experience. Knowledgeable in a wide range of Haul Trucks, Front End Loaders, and Oil Sands Drainage Solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Flint Energy
08.2021 - Current
Safe operations of various Electric drive and Mechanical drive haul trucks, Cat 797 B &F, 793, 793 F, Komatsu 830, 930, 980 E
In ore delivery and overburden daily oil sand operations
Skillfully use provision and modular mining dispatch system to effectively communicate with dispatcher to ensure efficient and safe operation Mentor new hires on adhering to procedures, and the safe operation of equipment in the mine.
Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
Sand Blaster
Peerless Trailers Ltd.
10.2017 - 09.2019
Peerless is a world-class trailer manufacturer. I worked in the production shop prepping raw steel, parts, and assembled trailers for paint
Lead hand for blast department in charge of blast crew using various types of equipment to move large trailers around the yard, in and out of different fab shops and tents
Organization of jobs, parts, stock receiving/ordering, clean up, and maintenance of equipment.
Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Contributed to project completion within deadlines by efficiently managing time and resources for sandblasting tasks.
Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
Tire Tech
Kal Tire MTG
08.2011 - 10.2017
Lead hand tire tech with the embedded contractor at different mine sites in northern Alberta and B.C
I safely and efficiently maintained a fleet of rubber tire equipment
Along with running a wide variety of equipment I also had a large amount of inventory control, maintenance logs, safety programs, and availability deadlines that were part of the position requirements
Coaching and mentoring of new hires, regular staff meetings, and contributions to continues improvement.
Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire services.
Increased efficiency with meticulous organization of tools and equipment in the workspace.
Enhanced safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of tires and related components.
Streamlined workflow, maintaining clean and organized work areas for optimal performance.
Minimized downtime with proactive identification of potential issues during routine inspections.
Fuel and Lube and Dewatering
Neegan Development Ltd
09.2001 - 08.2011
Started with Fuel and Lube serving the embedded contractors equipment on site
Servicing a variety of different equipment
Ex: Haul trucks, Dozers, Graders, Loaders, and Shovels
Then switched over to dewatering where I was in charger of maintaining pumps and sump levels throughout the mine
Keeping track of levels and run times, and minor repairs
I also assisted the crew in the set up of new systems when needed.
Labour Forman
North American Construction Group
11.1999 - 09.2001
Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
Optimized labor team to pre-form tasks on projects at Syncrude Aurora doing sub-drain installation , drainage ditch and sump building, still well installation.
Continuous control of permits, procedures, and GDL’s. Organized time cards, FLHA audits, LEM’s for time tracking to client. Oversee safe use of all industrial powered equipment, lifting derives, and working closely with heavy equipment.