Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Christopher Fudge

Lewisporte,NL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

BaffinLand Island Mines
Iqaluit, Nunavut
12.2023 - Current
  • Transported ore from open pit mine to stockpiles using haul trucks that range in size on a 12-hour shift.
  • Operated front-end loader to load trucks and take away from crusher.
  • Transported materials from one end of site to another using B trains.
  • Communicate with dispatch, other operators, and supervisors using communication devices, such as two-way radios.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Operate equipment safely and efficiently to meet production target.

Truck Driver/Bus Driver

Element Technical Services
Red Deer, Canada
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents. Load and transport dangerous goods, ensure all loads are secure before leaving yard
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, including chaining up when needed. Perform basic rig-in/rig-out procedures, able to troubleshoot issues, complete preventative maintenance, and paperwork as required. Familiar working with hand valves.
  • Maintained cleanliness in all equipment, completed vehicle repairs and services. Transported co-workers to and from work sites using planned routes in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.

Truck Driver/Small Business Owner

Browning Harvey
St. Johns, Canada
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
  • Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.

Vac Truck Driver

CEDA
Fort McMurray, Canada
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Maintain cleanliness in all work environments as per OH&S regulations, including, but not limited to, working in confined spaces with other contractors while operating steam and vac on combo units.
  • Safely operated vacuum hoses and steam wand during suctioning and cleaning process from oil and chemical spills and well heads by flushing and cleaning the ground while using a vacuum truck to collect the debris.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Cleaned out debris collected from tank using water jetting system. Checked fluid levels and refilled as necessary.

Heavy Equipment Technician/Operator

Vic Progressive Diamond Drilling
Sussex, Canada
10.2017 - 09.2018
  • Operate fuel and lube truck, checking fluid levels regularly to ensure that they are within acceptable limits.
  • Operated rigid and articulated haul trucks at a 12-hour time range, transporting ore, waste, and water (potable delivery and for dust suppression) in an open-pit mine setting.
  • Take away from crusher and load haul trucks with a 500 series loader.
  • Communicate with dispatch, other operators, and supervisors using communication devices such as two-way radio and on-board computers.

Heavy Equipment Technician/Operator

PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited
Millertown, Canada
03.2016 - 02.2017
  • Familiar with power line construction, while performing preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, such as cranes, graders, loaders, and excavators.
  • Operate fuel and lube truck, ensuring all equipment fluids are within an acceptable level and completing hourly services.
  • Help maintain and snow-clear access roads with 300 series loader and 16m grader.

Heavy Equipment Technician

SMS Equipment
St. John’s, Canada
04.2014 - 05.2015
  • Conducted inspections to identify potential problems and malfunctions in all components of the heavy equipment.
  • Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • Performed welding operations for repairing broken or cracked metal parts of the machines.
  • Tested hydraulic systems for proper functioning after completing repairs or replacements.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times.

Dump Truck Driver

A N W Construction
Gander, Canada
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Loaded dump truck with loaders from site stockpile in gravel pit operations, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
  • Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed by supervisor.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
  • Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator - Tractor/Grader/Excavator

Central Training Academy
Badger, NL
09-2017

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician -

Dietrac Technical Institute
Lewisporte, NL
01.2013

Completion of High School -

Lewisporte Collegiate
Lewisporte, NL
01.2010

Skills

  • Dependable
  • Honest
  • Team Oriented
  • Safety Compliance
  • Effective communication skills
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Decision-Making
  • Good Judgement

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • Class 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 08 Driver’s License
  • Air Brake Endorsement & Adjustment
  • CSO Certificate
  • Soft Rock Common Core
  • First-Aid with Emergency CPR Certificate
  • WHMIS Certificate
  • Telehandler Certificate
  • Aerial Lift Certificate
  • Forklift Certificate
  • Fall Protection Certificate
  • Confined Space Certificate
  • H2S Aware Certificate
  • Power Lines Certificate
  • Traffic Control Person Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

BaffinLand Island Mines
12.2023 - Current

Truck Driver/Bus Driver

Element Technical Services
10.2022 - 11.2023

Truck Driver/Small Business Owner

Browning Harvey
02.2020 - 09.2022

Vac Truck Driver

CEDA
10.2018 - 01.2020

Heavy Equipment Technician/Operator

Vic Progressive Diamond Drilling
10.2017 - 09.2018

Heavy Equipment Technician/Operator

PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited
03.2016 - 02.2017

Heavy Equipment Technician

SMS Equipment
04.2014 - 05.2015

Dump Truck Driver

A N W Construction
05.2013 - 02.2014

Heavy Equipment Operator - Tractor/Grader/Excavator

Central Training Academy

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician -

Dietrac Technical Institute

Completion of High School -

Lewisporte Collegiate
Christopher Fudge