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Andrew Sansome

Alberta,Canada

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping construction operations moving smoothly.


Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification

Work History

Whitecourt Area Supervisor

Woodlands County
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, maintaining consistency across all locations.
  • Reviewed and approved employee time sheet entries.
  • Participated and reviewed hazard assessments, orientations, equipment competency, and safety meetings.
  • Incident investigation, documentation and implement corrective actions.
  • Provided ongoing coaching to staff members, promoting skill development and career progression.
  • Prioritized, plan future projects, and manage time-sensitive tasks.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by mediating discussions that led to mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Organized crews, equipment, materials for repairs and maintenance.
  • Collected information, enter data, and plan cost effective courses of action.
  • Investigated complaints or issues from public, corresponded with directors, councillors, and landowners.

Surface Foreman

Wheatland County
04.2004 - 07.2022
  • Leading crews in daily operations, used cost tracker spreadsheets, and approved time sheets.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Managed heavy equipment and transportation always striving to have the proper equipment ready.
  • Prioritized jobs, plan future projects, budgeted for new equipment, and manage time-sensitive tasks
  • Assesed assets such as signs, roads, equipment, culverts, and bridges.
  • Managed maintenance on gravel, paved, cold mixed and chip sealed roads. Inspecting road conditions reporting issues or repairs needed.
  • Managed the application of dust controls, applying magnesium, calcium, and various crude or refined oils as dust abatements.
  • Organized, supervised, and inspected installations, and repairs of bridges and culverts.
  • Supervised, trained, and mentored highway plows trucks, and graders with snow equipment.
  • Scheduled on call rotation, assess road conditions, dispatch operators, continuously monitor roads conditions.
  • Organized screening, stockpiling, and stacking sand, along with keeping the supply of salt available.
  • Addressed brush clearing problem areas, contacting landowners, assesing conditions, creating maps, and ensure crews have proper equipment.

Driller (Seasonal)

Cora Lynn Drilling
01.2002 - 03.2006
  • Organized and managed a crew on daily operations of a core recovery drilling rig.
  • Responsible for operating the drilling rig to accurate drilling depths, controlling mud viscosity and density.
  • Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
  • Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
  • Planned rig moves every 36 to 48 hours and shift changes every 12 hours.

Sub-Foreman

D.G.T. Contracting
04.1997 - 03.2004
  • Successfully managed a team of up to 8 building commercial foundations.
  • Accurately read blueprint drawings to perform installation according to specifications.
  • Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment needed.
  • Coordinated on-site activities to achieve optimal workflow and minimize waste.
  • Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.
  • Used hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, operated trucks, and other equipment.


Education

High School Diploma -

Strathmore High School
Strathmore, AB

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Multitasking and Prioritizing
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Focused on safety
  • Solid communications
  • Superior work ethic
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Adaptable to Changing Demands
  • Experienced in construction
  • 20 years of Class 1

References

  • Austin Mckay, 403-333-6884, Road Construction Foreman, Wheatland County
  • Tom Schultz, 403-934-8763, (Retired) Manager of Operations, Wheatland County
  • Danny Thiessen, 403-560-0002, Owner Operator, D.G.T. Contracting

Certification

  • Standard First Aid/CPR.
  • Mental Health First Aid.
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Practitioner Certificate.
  • Grader Operation Certificate.
  • Plow Truck Sander - Operator Safety.
  • Loader Backhoe - Operator Safety.
  • Front End Loader - Operator Training.
  • Skid Steer - Operator Safety.
  • Ground Disturbance Supervisor Level II.
  • Confined Space Entry.
  • CSTS Certificate.


Timeline

Whitecourt Area Supervisor

Woodlands County
09.2022 - 09.2024

Surface Foreman

Wheatland County
04.2004 - 07.2022

Driller (Seasonal)

Cora Lynn Drilling
01.2002 - 03.2006

Sub-Foreman

D.G.T. Contracting
04.1997 - 03.2004

High School Diploma -

Strathmore High School

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