Colin Yates
Blairmore,AB
Summary
Experienced equipment operator and trainer specializing in heavy machinery, safety protocols, and GPS navigation. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective training programs, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator/Trainer
Elkview Operations
Blairmore, Alberta
05.2004 - Current
- Operating Heavy equipment in a mining industry.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately locate boundaries for excavation sites.
- Developed training programs for operational staff to enhance skill sets.
- Assessed training needs based on employee performance and feedback.
- Delivered hands-on training sessions using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Coordinated with management to align training objectives with company goals.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through participant feedback and assessments.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
- Documented all training activities including attendance records, feedback forms, surveys.
- Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to management team.
- Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes as needed.
- Resolved any issues raised by participants during the training session in a timely manner.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment or instructors.
Concrete finisher/former
MPC Concrete
Crowsnest Pass , AB
05.2003 - 09.2014
- Operated tools and equipment for concrete pouring and finishing tasks.
- Prepared surfaces by leveling, smoothing, and cleaning before concrete application.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion and quality standards.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
Education
Conservation Enforcement
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge01-2003
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake Highschool
Gull Lake, SK06-2002
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- GPS navigation
- Safety protocols
- Equipment inspection
- Training program development
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Equipment Operator/Trainer
Elkview Operations
05.2004 - Current
Concrete finisher/former
MPC Concrete
05.2003 - 09.2014
Conservation Enforcement
Lethbridge College
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake Highschool