Blaise Kosedy
Calgary,AB
Summary
Professional heavy equipment operator well-prepared for demands of material handling and equipment operation. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable, equipped with essential skills in equipment safety and maintenance, valued for strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities.
Focused on supporting jobsite work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Worked closely with ground crew and equipment operators to complete on-time jobs with no safety incidents.
Offering dependable and hardworking nature, ready to learn and develop in heavy machinery environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp operational procedures and maintain equipment.
Experienced with operating heavy machinery to move materials safely and efficiently. Utilizes teamwork and communication to ensure smooth operations and address challenges promptly. Track record of maintaining equipment to prevent downtime and ensure safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Track Loader Operator, Excavator Operator, Dozer Operator, Skid Steer Operator
PME
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Established a safe working environment by sloping burrow pits while excavating
- Backfilled water tables with unsuitable dirt, separated rock with skeleton buckets, benched spoil pile while loading trucks, backfilled culverts with sand and clay
- Bladed ruts to maintaining road and entrances
- Diligently worked around packers, traffic and other equipment while putting 1ft lifts on roads and over pipe.
- Was responsible operating skid steer in safe and fashionable manner, maintaining aggregate piles, blading roads and walkways while pushing clay lifts around culverts
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and effective teamwork to facilitate delivery of fuel to equipment that was inaccessible for fuel trucks
- Effectively pushed piles of sand up from end dumps and loaded rock trucks
Track Loader Operator, Excavator Operator
Volker Stein
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with a team of equipment operators and ground crew to backfill ditch at depths up to 5 meters
- Maintained focus and precision while cutting into trenches, working around manholes, catch basins and curb cox
- Pushed lifts in from spoil piles, rounded off spoil piles to shed water, and stripped mud to access dry dirt, work with dirt testers for compaction lifts and quality of dirt.
- Executed excavation pre-trench at depths of 2-3 meters, making sure it’s wide enough for mainline excavators swing and sloping banks fir Saftey.
Side Boom Operator, Excavator Operator
Macro Industries
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Completed safety check-lists and equipment inspections on a daily basis
- Adhered to scene safety procedures by following radio and hand signals
- Successfully lifted multiple sections of pipe using a team various booms and man power
- Completed maintenance on equipment including greasing booms, cleaning, checking oils and hydraulics, making sure the cable lines are working and not bunching up.
- Using excavator to Independently placed logs and rock to prepare areas for water erosion
- Worked as part of a team to build berms and drainage ditches for water run-off
- Used hydraulic thumb to pick rocks, logs and stumps
Equipment Operator
Ledcor
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated versatility in the operation of side boom for long haul, tandem lifts, tie-in lifts, lifting shacks, yard work and pipe sizes
- Efficiently operated the skid steer for leveling sub soil, road patching and grading
- Worked in small or confined areas with confidence
- Displayed adaptability and exemplary workmanship while interacting with ground crew and new workers, including the training of new employees
Excavator Operator
A&B Pipeline
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Was responsible for backfilling one foot lifts, shading and backfilling pipe, pulling clay from sub bases, pulling and spreading sub bases from top soil, and stripping/spreading top soil
- Exceeded expectations while performing a large variety of jobs such as picking up/ lowering pipe for tie-ins, backfilling around hifi boxes and cords, and digging out plugs
Side Boom Operator, Excavator Operator, Labourer
Macro Industries
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted in putting bands on a42” steel pipe
- Operated side boom for prep machines (85 preps a day)
- Successfully dug small tie-ins
Lead Hand,Operator
Thompson Brothers
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Demonstrated leadership abilities while overseeing an entire crew working on residential sewer sites
- Strategized grades for re-design of pipe grades, pre- trenched for main ditch, lowered pipe and tools into trench ditch, spread sand and material to lay and cover pipe
- Demonstrated extreme attention to detail while digging around live gas power and fiber optic lines, while working around other equipment and ground crew
Foremen
Raywalt Construction
08.2010 - 07.2016
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Successfully mitigated risks associated with complex projects by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate contingency plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
MCS
Melville, SK06.2006
Skills
- Over 7 years experience operating excavators including loading trucks, digging ditch striping dirt and some finishing Over 2 years experience operating front end wheel loaders, dozer, track loaders, skid steers and rock trucks Experience in working with a team, working around various obstacles, pipe and people, moving, stripping and stacking dirt also reads blueprint, grades, and locates Working at a fast pace while keeping quality and safety as priority
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Ground Disturbance (GD2)
- CSTS 2020 and 09
- BSO
- First Aid
- Principles of health and safety management
- Leadership of Saftey excellence
References
Travis pollock: 780-964-4940
Jamie low: 250-801-8042
Joel ebach: 306-227-2616
Morgan simms: 780-222-5642
Timeline
Track Loader Operator, Excavator Operator, Dozer Operator, Skid Steer Operator
PME
08.2024 - 12.2024
Track Loader Operator, Excavator Operator
Volker Stein
04.2024 - 07.2024
Side Boom Operator, Excavator Operator
Macro Industries
12.2022 - 10.2023
Equipment Operator
Ledcor
05.2022 - 10.2022
Excavator Operator
A&B Pipeline
08.2019 - 10.2019
Side Boom Operator, Excavator Operator, Labourer
Macro Industries
10.2018 - 02.2019
Lead Hand,Operator
Thompson Brothers
08.2016 - 10.2018
Foremen
Raywalt Construction
08.2010 - 07.2016
- Ground Disturbance (GD2)
- CSTS 2020 and 09
- BSO
- First Aid
- Principles of health and safety management
- Leadership of Saftey excellence
High School Diploma -
MCS
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