Eli Syhlonyk
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Results-driven Heavy Equipment Operator with nearly 20 years experience in various fields. I have a hard work ethic and strong communication and organizational skills, bringing efficiency and effectiveness to operations on highrise, residential and railway sites. Experienced and certified in first aid( level 3).
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mission Group
Kelowna, BC
02.2021 - 07.2026
- Operating Telehandlers, Manlifts, Skidsteers, Mini Excavators and various other equipment on high rise construction sites in a fast paced environment
- Leading machinery operations and mentoring other employees in the field
- Coordination with site managers and communication with trades to ensure high efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Conducting routine checks to maintain all equipment and prevent costly breakdowns and downtime
- Inspecting quality and guiding labour
- Advanced first aid attendant
Heavy Equipment Operator
SE Contracting
Kamloops, BC
07.2007 - 10.2020
- Operating various types of excavation equipment, mainly in a residential setting
- Driveway prep, rock and block walls, foundations, sevices, land clearing
- Interpreting blueprints, estimating volumes and man hours
Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Canadian Pacific Railway
BC
02.2012 - 05.2020
- Directed track teams, enhancing safety and efficiency
- Coordinated with Traffic controllers for safe track usage
- Operated ballast regulators, loaders, excavators, backhoes, trucks, Joan cranes and various other pieces of equipment, often in a civil construction atmosphere
Education
High School Diploma -
Balfour Collegiate
Regina, SK06.2000
Skills
Heavy equipment operation
Carpentry
Strong work ethic
Organization
Communication
Time management
Mentorship
Safety and first aid
Blueprint reading and volume estimates
Valid certifications for level 3 first aid, class 5 BCDL with air, fall protection, telehandler operator, elevated platform
Proficient with construction apps including Procore and site docs
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mission Group
02.2021 - 07.2026
Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Canadian Pacific Railway
02.2012 - 05.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator
SE Contracting
07.2007 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Balfour Collegiate