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Colton Whitford

Fort Saskatchewan,AB

Summary

Facility Operator with two years of experience overseeing manufacturing plant operations. Cohesive collaborator when working with plant management, field and quality control personnel to complete daily tasks. Safety minded, and an effective communicator at relaying information for process adjustments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Ballmill Operator

Peaskie Minerals
06.2022 - Current
  • Manufacture silica flour with ballmill systems
  • Operate control systems to maintain and exceed quality standards
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocol
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.

Conductor/ Transloader

Cando Rail Services
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Perform inspections and load railcars with various product

Equipment Operator

Sureway Construction Group
04.2018 - 08.2020
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
  • Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.

Apprentice Pipefitter/ Labourer

Stuart Olson Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2018
  • Troubleshoot steam trace systems
  • Plant maintenance

Field Technician

Tomco Industrial Services
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • Cold cutting pipe
  • Pre and post weld heat treatment
  • Hydraulic torquing
  • Pressure testing

Education

Forth Class Power Engineering -

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Plant Safety

Timeline

Ballmill Operator

Peaskie Minerals
06.2022 - Current

Conductor/ Transloader

Cando Rail Services
08.2020 - 06.2022

Equipment Operator

Sureway Construction Group
04.2018 - 08.2020

Apprentice Pipefitter/ Labourer

Stuart Olson Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2018

Field Technician

Tomco Industrial Services
08.2014 - 04.2015

Forth Class Power Engineering -

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Colton Whitford