ANDREW BELL
Robb,Canada
Summary
Experienced professional with over 25 years in various industries, including driving, oilfield services, and mining. Extremely skilled in heavy equipment operation, problem-solving, and repairs. Consistently recognized for strong work ethic, attention to detail, efficiency, dedication and honesty. Always willing to learn new skills and expand knowledge.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
RailRoaded.Inc
01.2021 - Current
Plant Operator/ Heavy Equipment Operator
Coal Valley Resources Inc. Westmoreland Coal Company
, Alberta
11.2009 - 09.2021
- Driver/Operator
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Including―
- Hyster Forklift - CAT 777 Haul Truck
- - Skidsteer
- - Haul Truck
- - Skidsteer
- - Haul Truck
- - BackHoe
- - Dozer
- - Track Hoe
- - Loader
- - Grader
- - Rock Truck
- - BOMAG Packer
- - General Labour
- - Gravel Crusher operations
- - Wash Plant Experience
Truck Driver /Equipment Operator
McPhee Construction Ltd
Edson, Alberta
09.2005 - 11.2009
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
Tire Technician
Kal Tire
Edson, Alberta
05.2001 - 11.2001
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Attended training sessions provided by the company on a regular basis to stay up-to-date with latest technology trends.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Aligned vehicle wheels according to manufacturer specifications.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as oil changes, brake jobs and filter replacements.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Evaluated brake systems and installed or repaired pads and drums for optimal performance.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
- Completed tire rotations on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Removed and remounted wheels onto different types of vehicles.
- Helped mechanics complete oil changes, parts replacements, and other repair or maintenance actions.
- Drove to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.
Warehouse and Driver
Home Hardware
Edson, Alberta
07.1999 - 07.2001
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Demonstrated customer service relations, with helping fufill their concerns and project questions and suggestions
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkland Composite High School
06.2001
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Defensive driver training
- Inventory management
- Basic computer literacy
- Load security
- Hazardous materials handling
- Defensive driving techniques
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Attention to detail
- Warehouse operations
- Willing to learn
- Materials handling and transport
- Heavy lifting
- Quality control
- Tractor operation
- Truck driving
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Multitasking and organization
- Equipment operation
Certification
- Class 1 Drivers License, Clean Abstract, Defensive Driving
- Safety Tickets, W.H.M.I.S., TDG, Standard First Aid, Level C CPR and AED, 12/02/17
References
Available upon request
Career Related Interests
- Upgrading education for Power Engineering
- Mechanical Work
- Welding
- Engine Repair
- Electrical Work
Timeline
Owner/Operator
RailRoaded.Inc
01.2021 - Current
Plant Operator/ Heavy Equipment Operator
Coal Valley Resources Inc. Westmoreland Coal Company
11.2009 - 09.2021
Truck Driver /Equipment Operator
McPhee Construction Ltd
09.2005 - 11.2009
Tire Technician
Kal Tire
05.2001 - 11.2001
Warehouse and Driver
Home Hardware
07.1999 - 07.2001
High School Diploma -
Parkland Composite High School