DEMITRIS ANDREWS
Ridgecrest
Summary
Foreman and Heavy Equipment Operator with proven experience leading crews of 20 in industrial, mining, and utility contractor environments. Skilled in bottom ash and Class F fly ash handling, coal movement, grading and compacting materials, structural fill, and large-scale material movement. Strong background in safety leadership, OSHA compliance, and hazard mitigation, with hands-on expertise operating loaders, scrapers, dozers, and water trucks. Experienced in site coordination, production tracking, and using AI and digital tools to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator
Charah Solutions Inc.
09.2023 - 03.2026
- Supervised and directed daily operations for crews of up to 20 employees performing bottom ash and wet ash handling, structural fill, and industrial material movement.
- Loaded bottom ash and wet ash into haul trucks using heavy equipment while maintaining strict safety and production standards.
- Operated heavy construction and industrial equipment including cranes, loaders, water trucks, scrapers, and support machinery.
- Coordinated daily jobsite activities, assigned tasks, and ensured production schedules were met safely and efficiently.
- Conducted weekly employee training for the plant, including safety training, equipment operation guidance, and compliance instruction.
- Led daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and enforced OSHA and company safety policies.
- Maintained detailed employee reports, safety logs, attendance records, and operational documentation.
- Performed data entry and document control using Microsoft Excel and SharePoint systems.
- Utilized AI tools to streamline reporting, improve documentation accuracy, and enhance workforce data tracking.
- Conducted equipment inspections, identified maintenance requirements, and coordinated repairs to reduce downtime.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations, industrial safety standards, and company policies.
- Served as the primary liaison between crew members, site management, and contractors.
- Worked in high-risk industrial environments with dust, noise, heavy equipment traffic, and extreme weather conditions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent -
Burroughs HighSchool
Ridgecrest, CASkills
- Leadership & Supervision
- Foreman-Level Crew Supervision (Up to 5-20 Personnel)
- Jobsite Coordination and Task Assignment
- Safety Leadership and Enforcement
- Weekly Employee Training and Safety Instruction
- Toolbox Talks and Operational Briefings
- Blue print & site Plan interpretation
- Heavy Equipment & Industrial Operations
- Front-End Loader, Scraper, Water Truck
- Dozer, Forklift, Articulated Dump Truck
- Bottom Ash and Class F Ash Handling and Loading
- Class F fly Ash sales and Dispatch coordination
- Structural Fill and Industrial Material Handling
- Truck Loading and Material Transport Coordination
- Safety & Compliance
- OSHA 30-Hour Certified
- Incident Reporting and Safety Documentation
- Hazard Identification and Risk Mitigation
- Conduct site inspection and address issues in
- Environmental and Industrial Safety Compliance
- Technical & Administrative
- Microsoft Excel (Daily Logs, Safety Reports, Production Tracking)
- Microsoft SharePoint (Document Control and Collaboration)
- Data Entry, Reporting, and Process Automation
- Workforce Attendance, Compliance Logs, and Training Records
- Daily Field Reports (DFR), Daily Production and Progress reports
- Crew time reports/timesheets
- Equipment usage and Inspection reports
- Integrated AI tools into construction operations to improve productivity, accuracy, and decision-making
- Leveraged digital tools in a remote environment to streamline workflows and meet deadlines
- Operational Skills
- Equipment Inspection and Preventive Maintenance
- Work Scheduling and Time Management
- High-Pressure Industrial Operations
- Independent and Team-Based Work
- Operations supervision
- Materials estimating
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Heavy Equipment Operation Training (Loader, Scraper, Water Truck, Dozer)
WORK ENVIRONMENT EXPERIENCE
- Mining and Industrial Processing Facilities
- Utility Contractor and Ash Management Operations
- Structural Fill and Earthmoving Projects
- Outdoor Industrial Work with Dust, Noise, and Atmospheric Exposure
- Extended Shifts, Overtime, Weekends, and Holiday Work
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Proven foreman-level leadership and crew supervision
- Safety-driven with strict compliance enforcement
- Reliable, disciplined, and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication and team coordination
- Proven ability to manage crews under time and production pressure
Timeline
Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator
Charah Solutions Inc.
09.2023 - 03.2026
High School Diploma or Equivalent -
Burroughs HighSchool