Michael Matthews
Osoyoos,BC
Summary
Currently poses a structural welding ticket and has over 8 years in the field, including operation of a C.N.C. cutting welding machine. Has extensive knowledge and experience operating a variety of different pieces of heavy equipment. Highly skilled and dependable with hands-on experience and excellent training to perform services, diagnostics and repairs on vehicles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator (excavator)
Cuttings edge
Nisku, Alberta
06.2024 - Current
- Operated excavators for site preparation and material handling.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using buckets and forks
- Assisted in moving the rig
Heavy Equipment Operator
TMM
Fernie, British Columbia
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction and maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate site operations effectively.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mackay Contracting
Sparwood, Canada
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Excavator (336, 385, 390, 450)
- Dozer (D8, D10, D11)
- Loader (624, 990)
- Cutting in ramps and building load outs, Loading trucks - separating/ cleaning coal
- In-pit dozer and dump attendant
Mechanic
Canadian Tire
Fernie, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Suspension, alignments and general vehicle and maintenance inspections
- Electronic testing and diagnostics
Mechanic
Koocanusa Mechanical
Fernie, Canada
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Engine diagnostics and tuning. Performance parts and suspensions and alignments
- General fabrication and welding
Service Technician
Kal- Tire
Sparwood, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Repair/ Replace tires from various wheel assemblies including O.T.R. tire service
- Suspension, alignments and general vehicle and maintenance inspections
- Hiab Crane Training
Spray Foam Technician
Kootenay Insulation
Fernie, Canada
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Operating spray foam rig, insulating the cellulose fiber and mesh
- Training of new employees
Roughneck/ Motor hand
Nabors Drilling
Nisku, Canada
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Maintain rig to top condition, make connections, fixing problems
- Operating floor tongs
- Maintenance of pumps and hydraulic systems
- Operating heavy machinery
Lead Hand, Welder
Innovative Custom Fabricators
Chilliwack, Canada
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Reviewing blueprints
- Operating forklift
- Operating CNC cutting table
- Layout of upcoming projects
- In charge of shipping & receiving items
Education
Structural Welding & Pipefitting -
Career Technical Center
Abbotsford, BCDale Carnegie Sales Training -
Mount Royal University
Calgary, ABSkills
- Equipment operation
- Excavation techniques
- Site coordination
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Employee training
- Daily vehicle inspections
References
- Nabors Drilling, Nisku, AB, Steve Mathieson, 604-791-2021
- GearHub Sports, Fernie, BC, Jon Leveque, 250-423-0118
- Fernie Golf Course, Fernie, BC, Ray, 250-423-1395
- Kootenay Insulation, Fernie, BC, Darrel Powell, 250-428-4956
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator (excavator)
Cuttings edge
06.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
TMM
06.2022 - 06.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mackay Contracting
01.2021 - 01.2022
Mechanic
Canadian Tire
01.2019 - 01.2021
Mechanic
Koocanusa Mechanical
01.2016 - 01.2019
Service Technician
Kal- Tire
01.2014 - 01.2016
Spray Foam Technician
Kootenay Insulation
01.2012 - 01.2014
Roughneck/ Motor hand
Nabors Drilling
01.2007 - 01.2011
Lead Hand, Welder
Innovative Custom Fabricators
01.2005 - 01.2007
Structural Welding & Pipefitting -
Career Technical Center
Dale Carnegie Sales Training -
Mount Royal University