Chance Graham
Prince George,BC
Summary
Experienced equipment operator and Plant supervisor adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective motivational leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals
Working towards expanding my equipment operating Skills and further my career I’m currently obtaining my class 3 license to make me more qualified in my profession
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Macro Pipeline
Chilliwack, BC
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks
- Cleared snow and leveled ground
- Daily equipment inspection, Field level risk assessment
- Helped out labourers when there was no Loader work, snow fences, skids, geo,
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Worked on a bore crew, tie-ins crew, Reclamation
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
Plant Supervisor
Northern mat and bridge
Prince George, BC
01.2017 - 09.2022
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Reviewed documentation such a shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Operated 624 wheel loader, 938 forklift loader and fork lift on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Observed all safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during each shift.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated a John Deer excavator with a grapple and bucket
- Process Mat inventory as it returned by quality of mats
- Layed mats for clients with excavator or loader
- Maintained yard by excavating it and put mats down then backfilled packing in layers
Roofing Foreman
C&T Roofing
06.2014 - 09.2022
- Spoke with roofing customers and answered questions regarding concerns and requests.
- Managed roofing supplies, parts and equipment, ordering new materials when inventory was running low.
- Communicated effectively with team members, guiding crew in roof installations and repair work.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
Welding Apprentice
Norweld
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging area.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing truck loads
Safety Watch/gas Tester
IDL
Prince George, BC
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Collected samples of materials and coordinated testing for hazardous conditions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Kelly Road Secondary
Prince George, BCSkills
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Heavy Machine Operation
- Plant maintenance
- Land Clearing
- Air impact repair
- Effective communication skills
- Can work alone or in a team
- Safe equipment operation
- Leadership
- Staff training and development
- Safe Work Practices
- Welding
- Physical Fitness
- Diagnosis and Repair
- Safety Compliance
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Maintenance Requirements
- Loading and unloading attachments material shoring and matting
Tickets
- Confined space entry
- CSTS fundamentals
- Ground disturbance level 2
- WHMIS 2015
- H2S Awareness
- First aid level one
- Common safety orientation
- Class 3 license with airbrake endorsement
- S100
- S185
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Macro Pipeline
09.2022 - 06.2023
Plant Supervisor
Northern mat and bridge
01.2017 - 09.2022
Welding Apprentice
Norweld
10.2015 - 09.2016
Safety Watch/gas Tester
IDL
10.2015 - 01.2020
Roofing Foreman
C&T Roofing
06.2014 - 09.2022
Kelly Road Secondary