Elliot Smith
Kaslo,BC
Summary
Results-oriented Equipment Operator with extensive experience in heavy machinery operation at Surerus Murphy Joint Venture. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring safety compliance. Bilingual in English and French, adept at problem resolution and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
01.2021 - 09.2025
- Ensured safety compliance while operating heavy machinery and following protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain equipment performance and safety standards.
- Cleared trees and stumps while grading and organizing work areas effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance task efficiency and productivity.
- Contributed insights during safety meetings based on practical experiences.
- Executed cleanup tasks for creek restoration and land reclamation projects.
Operator Foreman
Thompson Brothers
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Enhanced operational efficiency by optimizing truck loading based on wait times.
- Operated excavators and machinery to efficiently manage site operations.
- Identified maintenance issues to reduce equipment downtime and improve productivity.
- Maintained accurate production records for effective reporting and analysis.
- Supervised site activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and project standards.
Laborer/ Pipelayer/ Surveyor/ Operator/ Foreman
Sureway Construction Group and Whissell Contracting
04.2005 - 12.2017
- Conducted daily toolbox meetings, weekly safety meetings and inspection.
- Supervised up to 15 workers at a time.
- Operated excavator, dozer and loader.
- Installed every size and type of pipe, valve, hydrant and manhole in the water and sewer industry.
- Worked in extreme weather conditions.
- Surveyed geodetic elevations and as builts.
- Large diameter bolt ups and hydro testing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Strathcona Composite Highschool
Edmonton, AB06-2003
Skills
- Skilled in operating heavy machinery
- Proven leadership skills
- Building strong professional connections
- Technical proficiency
- Safety-oriented mindset
- English and French proficiency
- Effective problem resolution
- Safe driving practices
- Strong work ethic
- Consistent and reliable at tasks
- Strong mathematical aptitude
Accomplishments
- Achieved three years of work on the Transmountain expansion project with zero incidents.
- Received and environmental award from Enbridge for exceeding expectations on a creek restoration in Anzac.
- completed numerous piping projects from start to finish
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certification
- Ground disturbance level 2
- H2S alive
- CSTS 09
- PCST
- LSE
- WHMIS 15
- Rigging
- Class 5 license
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
01.2021 - 09.2025
Operator Foreman
Thompson Brothers
11.2017 - 02.2019
Laborer/ Pipelayer/ Surveyor/ Operator/ Foreman
Sureway Construction Group and Whissell Contracting
04.2005 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Strathcona Composite Highschool