Benson Stordal

• Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
• Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team safety and production at an optimal pace.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
• Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
• Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
• Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
• Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Documented workers hours, location and other pertinent information.
• Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
• Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
• Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Proficient with equipment related to open pit mining; dozers d3 up to d10, loading tools/excavators from 200 to 1250, graders 140 to 16 h&m series.

• Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
• Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols.
• Implemented emergency resolution initiatives to reduce process lags.
• Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
• Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
• Led safety training and daily meetings to update teams and reduce hazards.
• Reduced excess spending by effectively utilizing given resources.
• Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
• Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual
• Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
• Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion for multiple profitable projects valued in the millions.
• Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
• Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
• Complied with safety protocols and enforced proper equipment and material usage.
• Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.

• Proficient with Cat, John Deere and Komatsu dozers D3-D9, Hitachi and John Deere excavators 21-67 tonne
• Dozer - comfortable with finish grade, steep slopes and multi tasking
• Excavator - comfortable with cutting grade, working in tight areas, around utilities, loading legal on road haul trucks and off road haul trucks. Able to work on steep slopes and at heights.
• Grader cat 140-16 g-m models John deere 770-872g - comfortable with maintaining haul roads, finish grade on pads. Able to clean asphalt and concrete and snow removal.
• Loader - able to load various haul trucks with various stockpiled materials.
• Complete diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
• Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
• Kept machinery in proper working order.
• Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
• Competent working alone in high pressure situations.

At Noyen I was familiarized with top con machine grade control systems as a finish dozer and excavator operator

Some of my skills and experience as a supervisor listed above in previous positions.

I was given my introduction to civil earth works and heavy equipment operation at Shamrock. I quickly arose from more basic equipment like packers, tractors and skid steers to more complex responsible positions like scraper, dozer and eventually foreman.