Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Equipment Operated
Rescue Team
References
Timeline
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Daniel Mitchell

Penticton,BC

Summary

Heavy Equipment Operator with over 10 years of experience in operating various heavy machinery, including Bulldozers, Haul Trucks, and Loaders. Proven track record in fly-in fly-out rotations, managing both day and night shifts effectively. Strong skills in decision-making, problem-solving, and mechanical troubleshooting ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and operational excellence in all assignments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Flint Energy (corp)
Fort McMurray, Alberta
02.2025 - Current
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites.
  • Operated heavy machinery to complete excavation and construction tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute project plans effectively.
  • Maintained equipment logs for tracking maintenance and repairs.
  • Communicated with foremen to receive task assignments and updates.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Diavik Dimond Mine (RioTinto)
Lac des Gras, NT
05.2019 - 01.2025
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
  • Maintained equipment logs for tracking maintenance and repairs.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.

Heavy Equipment Operator

North American ( Fort Hills )
Fort McMurray, Alberta
02.2017 - 03.2019
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites.
  • Communicated with foremen to receive task assignments and updates.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cobalt Gold (Victoria Gold)
Whitehorse, Yukon
07.2016 - 12.2017
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Thompson Brothers (Forthills)
Fort McMurray, Alberta
02.2013 - 12.2016
  • Operated heavy machinery to complete excavation and construction tasks.
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute project plans effectively.
  • Maintained equipment logs for tracking maintenance and repairs.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Equipment

Heavy Equipment Operator Program Keyano College
Fort McMurray, AB

High School Diploma -

Summerland High School
Summerland, BC

Skills

  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Safety inspections
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Risk assessment
  • Effective communication skills
  • OSHA certification
  • Pre and Post-trip inspections
  • Rock removal
  • Following directions
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Water truck operation
  • Valid Driver's license
  • First aid training
  • Clean driving record

Equipment Operated

  • Haul Truck Komatsu 785-797-793-930-980
  • Haul Truck Komatsu 785 Water Truck
  • Truck Cube Van
  • Bus Training
  • Loader Cat 988 K-966M-988H
  • Haul Trick Komatsu R30 E/R300 IAC
  • Haul Truck Komatsu HM 400-2
  • Surface Toyota
  • Provincial / Territorial Drivers License
  • CAT Haul Trucks 773-777-785-789-793
  • CAT Dozers D6 to D7
  • CAT Loaders 966M-988H-988K
  • Tipple 7
  • Wiggle Wagons

Rescue Team

  • First Aid -Level 1-AED
  • Geotech Hazard ID Pit
  • Live Fire Fighting
  • TEF 103 Mini Pumper Truck
  • Working near water PFD Training
  • Driver Permit class III (OP)
  • Deicer Permit I (Surface)
  • Surface Ambulance Operator
  • Rescue Cube Van Operator
  • Toyota Response Vehicle
  • ICS
  • Incident Command - Lev 1 and 2
  • Trauma - OHS
  • Open Water Rescue

References

Gord Stevenson - Mine Manger

      1-867-669-6500

Steve Smith-Mine Supervise

       1-867-699-6500

Tom Moore- Mine Supervisor

       1-867-669-6500  

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Flint Energy (corp)
02.2025 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Diavik Dimond Mine (RioTinto)
05.2019 - 01.2025

Heavy Equipment Operator

North American ( Fort Hills )
02.2017 - 03.2019

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cobalt Gold (Victoria Gold)
07.2016 - 12.2017

Heavy Equipment Operator

Thompson Brothers (Forthills)
02.2013 - 12.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Equipment

Heavy Equipment Operator Program Keyano College

High School Diploma -

Summerland High School

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