Brian George
Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance
Fort McMurray,AB
Summary
Deadline-driven with a focus on safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Experienced in the operation of a wide range of of equipment such as haul truck, rock truck, hydro vacs, rubber tired hoe, 320 track hoe, front-end loader, excavator, forklift, hydraulic shears, bobcats, and plasma torches.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Thompson Brothers Construction
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta
08.2022 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
Operator/Laborer
Doug’s Bobcat And Backhoe Service
Mannville, AB
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
Swamper
Bulldog Energy Group
Mannville, AB
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted operators on rigging pipeline construction.
- Traveled on trucks with drivers to assist with loading, unloading and maintenance.
- Cleaned oil and other spills.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
- Operated bulldozers, excavators and cranes to facilitate precise excavation and grading.
- Pressure washed and maintained clean work area.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
Operator
John Ross And Sons Ltd
01.2001 - 08.2017
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
Fuel Technician
KidCo Construction Ltd
Calgary, AB
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Closely followed safety procedures and corrected errors to avoid workplace mishap and injury.
- Reported unsafe vehicles that required immediate in-depth repairs.
- Conducted daily checks on overfill protection equipment to meet environmental requirements.
- Cleaned fleet vehicles for professional presentation and transportation.
- Performed thorough visual inspections of incoming and outgoing vehicles to identify defects or necessary repairs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of performed work and completed tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chedabucto Education Centre/Guysborough Academy
Guysborough, NS 05.2001 -
Forestry - Forestry - 1 Year Course
Forestry School
Nova ScotiaCarpentry - Carpentry - 2 Year Program
Finished Carpentry School
Nova ScotiaAdditional Information
CERTIFICATES
Husky Life Saving Rules - Dec. 2018
Pipelines and Terminal Site Orientation - Dec. 2018
Corporate Safety Orientation Field- Dec. 2018
H2S Alive - Dec. 2018
Environmental Awareness and Orientation Training - Dec. 2018
MasTec Canada - Dec. 2018
Strike HSE Orientation Course - June 2019
Supervising Ground Disturbance - June 2019
BlackPearl 2019 HSE Orientation - Oct. 2019
Husky Checkpoint Holder Training - Oct. 2019
Health and Safety for Contractors - June 2019
Husky Life Saving Rules Awareness - Oct. 2019
Common Safety Orientation - Aug 2019
Job Safety Analysis and Field Level Hazard Assessment - Oct. 2019
WHMIS 2015 - Aug. 2022
OHS standard First Aid, AED and CPR Level A - Oct 2021
Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Dec. 2021
Construction Safety Training Systems - Fundamentals - July 2022
Pipeline Construction Safety Training - Dec. 2022
References available on request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Thompson Brothers Construction
08.2022 - Current
Operator/Laborer
Doug’s Bobcat And Backhoe Service
09.2018 - 08.2022
Swamper
Bulldog Energy Group
09.2017 - 08.2018
Fuel Technician
KidCo Construction Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Chedabucto Education Centre/Guysborough Academy
05.2001 -
Operator
John Ross And Sons Ltd
01.2001 - 08.2017
Forestry - Forestry - 1 Year Course
Forestry School
Carpentry - Carpentry - 2 Year Program
Finished Carpentry School
Skills
Safe equipment operation
Daily vehicle inspections
Construction background
Plumbing
Roofing
Drywalling
Daily cleaning and sanitation
Heavy lifting
Painting
Front end loader operations
Maintenance and Repair