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Chase Welch

Dapp,AB

Summary

Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience in roads and access, excelling in safety-sensitive projects. Proven adaptability and strong interpersonal skills foster teamwork and efficiency. Skilled in operating various heavy machinery and conducting thorough inspections, ensuring optimal performance and safety in challenging conditions. Committed to delivering high-quality results in every project.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driver

Clements Contracting
05.2023 - Current

Access Matting / Remote Access Operations

  • Operate wheel loaders and excavators with mat grapple on a daily basis with precision and efficiency.
  • Worked on various high-profile, safety sensitive projects with no reportable incidents (TMX, CGL, KAPS pipelines)
  • Place, pick, and load out various mats from 8x14 wood to 8x40 steel in tight, muddy conditions.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Moved equipment and mats between job locations using lowbeds or super b trailers
  • Built ice roads using water trucks and dozers

Heavy Equipment Operator

Backwoods Energy Services
10.2021 - 05.2023

Access Matting Solutions

  • Operate wheel loaders and shuttle trucks in a safe manner
  • Equipment maintenance and repairs ranging from oil changes to differential replacements

Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead Hand

Carmacks Enterprises
05.2018 - 10.2021

Road Construction - Base Crew (Summer Season)

  • Manage Crews of 6+ people in a safe, positive, and efficient environment
  • Operate various heavy equipment to rehabilitate or construct roads and road bases in preparation for paving
  • Equipment including skid steers, wheel loaders, tractor trailers, reclaimers, packers and graders
  • Read blueprints to complete projects as designed
  • Shoot grade using laser or "boning" methods
  • Use wide range of materials to complete projects (63mm,20mm crush, geo textiles, type 10 cement)

Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead Hand

Carmacks Maintenance Services
01.2013 - 10.2021

Highway Maintenance - Anthony Henday

  • Operate heavy equipment to maintain highway and transportation utility corridor in a high stress, always changing environment
  • Snowplow operations using front mount, belly mount, wings and tow plows
  • Grass cutting using tractors and pto mowers
  • Guardrail installation and repair, steel post and wood
  • Sign installations and repair, wooden post, metal post, overhead
  • Conduct safety meetings with crews, daily toolbox to monthly topic focused meetings

Education

High School Diploma -

R.F. Staples
Westlock, AB
01-2012

Skills

  • Safety first oriented
  • Class 1 driver
  • Extreme minute to minute adaptability
  • Interpersonal skills allow me to work with anyone with efficiency
  • Team player who understands everyone has something to offer
  • Familiarity with Westlock County and roads

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driver

Clements Contracting
05.2023 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Backwoods Energy Services
10.2021 - 05.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead Hand

Carmacks Enterprises
05.2018 - 10.2021

Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead Hand

Carmacks Maintenance Services
01.2013 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

R.F. Staples
Chase Welch