Cole Hiebert
Prince Albert,SK
Summary
Operations professional with track record of maintaining high standards and delivering results in production environments. Proven ability to ensure smooth operations and uphold stringent safety protocols. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing demands, with focus on precision and problem-solving.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator & Foreman
Cambrant Construction
01.2008 - Current
- Operated machinery to ensure smooth production processes.
- Equipment including D6, D7, D8, D9 crawlers, haul trucks, track-hoes 20–50-ton, scraper, skid steer, Keestrack scalper (screener) K5, and loaders
- Performed and maintained accurate records of maintenance & incident reports
- Monitored equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Improved operational efficiency by assisting in timely maintenance of machinery.
- Work 12 - 14-hour days in remote camps for long periods
- Executed daily tasks with precision, contributing to seamless workflow.
- Worked in far northern Saskatchewan fighting fires, working with government officials & ground crews protecting resources
- Identified and resolved minor mechanical issues, maintaining uninterrupted production.
- While working in northern Saskatchewan worked along with many Indigenous groups
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to established protocols.
- As of 2014 Foreman
- Assisted in training new operators, promoting skill development.
- Effective communicator collaborating with supervisors and team members holding toolbox meetings and ensuring project goals are met
- Engineering aspects of jobs; duties including operation of total stations, laser levels, GPS base, and rover
- Implemented safety measures to protect team members and equipment.
- Designed and created safety protocol/safety manual and training courses and stayed updated on latest rules, maintaining safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines, regulations, and practice.
- Handled materials safely, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Worked in open pits running haul trucks & excavators
- Hauled equipment across Western Canada, attaining permits and following safety guidelines
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity by organizing regular team-building activities.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standards for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
Sales Agronomist
Synergy Ag
01.2022 - Current
- Scout and identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine specific agronomic needs of growers, offering sustainable recommendations
- Haul NH3 from distributor to site & site to field
- Consistently exceeded sales targets by identifying growth opportunities within existing accounts while securing new clientele.
- Built lasting partnerships with key industry stakeholders such as suppliers, distributors, research institutes, and regulatory bodies.
- Delivered informative presentations at regional meetings showcasing our company''s offerings and demonstrating leadership within the industry.
- Managed customer accounts efficiently, ensuring prompt response to inquiries and delivering exceptional service quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive solutions for complex agricultural challenges.
- Enhanced product knowledge by participating in ongoing training programs, workshops, and conferences.
Active SIA Board Member
Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists
01.2022 - Current
- Director of Ag update
- Responsible for leading the board and facilitating meetings
- Guided organizational strategic direction by actively participating in board meetings and discussions.
- Fostered collaboration among board members to achieve consensus on key decisions.
- Supported decision-making processes to drive long-term growth and sustainability.
- Contributed to fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with donors.
- Enhanced financial oversight by reviewing budgets and providing constructive feedback.
Owner/Operator – Grain/Cattle/Trucking
Hiebert Farm/Twisted F Ranch/TFR Trucking
01.2008 - 12.2024
- Efficiently perform an assortment of tasks including but not limited to; crop management, soil prep, planting, spraying, harvesting, hauling grain, repairing and maintenance of equipment
- Train new farm workers in a safe and effective manner, assigning them daily duties and supervising work
- Manage and maintain a herd of commercial beef cattle and market beef direct to consumer
- Manage and maintain semi-trucks and employees with varies jobs including gravel hauling, NH3, grain, heavy machinery, bales, livestock, & hopper cones
- Perform/manage all clerical and bookkeeping activities
- Integrated regenerative agriculture practices into our farm, such as integrating livestock, intercropping, and maintaining living roots in the soil year-round
- Perform trials & presenting my information on innovative and sustainable farm practices in field tours
- Maximize government programs and private programs
Shop Assistant
Cervus Equipment Melfort
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Servicing farm machinery working and following direction of journeyman mechanics
- Operate service truck independently and remotely on the road fixing machinery, diagnosing issues and problem-solving issues
- Worked with team members in the shop and remotely to fix and keep customers operating in sensitive time periods
Education
Diploma - Agronomy
College of Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK01.2020
Civil Engineering Technician -
College of Natural Resources And Built Environment, Sask Polytechnic
Moose Jaw, SK01.2017
Class 1A Driver's License -
Maximum Training
Melfort, SK01.2015
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Process monitoring
- System troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Efficient communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Train the Trainer Ammonia Anhydrous, 2021
- 4R Nutrient Stewardship in Saskatchewan, 2020
- SIA Member, 2020
- WHIMIS training, 2020
- TDG training, 2020
- Distracted driving & defensive driving training, 2020
- Leadership For Safety Excellence Training, 2017
- Safety Management Training, 2017
- WHMIS Train The Trainer, 2017
- Safety Auditor Training, 2017
Timeline
Sales Agronomist
Synergy Ag
01.2022 - Current
Active SIA Board Member
Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists
01.2022 - Current
Shop Assistant
Cervus Equipment Melfort
03.2015 - 08.2016
Equipment Operator & Foreman
Cambrant Construction
01.2008 - Current
Owner/Operator – Grain/Cattle/Trucking
Hiebert Farm/Twisted F Ranch/TFR Trucking
01.2008 - 12.2024
Class 1A Driver's License -
Maximum Training
Diploma - Agronomy
College of Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan
Civil Engineering Technician -
College of Natural Resources And Built Environment, Sask Polytechnic
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