Ernesto Lopez
Grande Prairie
Summary
Diligent heavy equipment operator with 15+ years of experience in working at a landfill. Adept at managing equipment operations with focus on safety and efficiency. Valued team player who collaborates effectively and adapts to changing work conditions. Reliable and committed to achieving operational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Operator
R360 Environmental Solutions (Previously Secure)
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Operate heavy equipment such as compactors, dozers, excavators, wheel/tracked loaders and skid steers. This includes performing daily maintenance, pre/post trip inspections and scheduling maintenance programs.
- Manage landfill leachate to ensure proper compliance and disposal.
- Ensure safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Lead regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Ensured all required sampling is completed and submitted and that results are acted upon appropriately.
- Assigning roles to each operators on shift and supervising each operators area in the landfill.
- Communicating with customers with excellent customer service skills and communicating consistently with the Site manager and other leads.
- Thorough understanding of all regulatory and compliance documents.
- Assisting manager with budgets, maintaining records and reporting.
Lead Operator
Secure Energy Services (Previously Tervita)
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Operate heavy equipment such as compactors, dozers, excavators, wheel/tracked loaders and skid steers. This includes performing daily maintenance, pre/post trip inspections and scheduling maintenance programs.
- Manage landfill leachate to ensure proper compliance and disposal.
- Ensure safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Lead regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Ensured all required sampling is completed and submitted and that results are acted upon appropriately.
- Assigning roles to each operators on shift and supervising each operators area in the landfill.
- Communicating with customers with excellent customer service skills and communicating consistently with the Site manager and other leads.
- Thorough understanding of all regulatory and compliance documents.
- Assisting manager with budgets, maintaining records and reporting.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tervita Energy Services (Previously CCS Corp.)
03.2012 - 07.2021
- Operate heavy equipment such as compactors, dozers, excavators, wheel/tracked loaders and skid skid steers. This includes performing daily maintenance, pre/post trip inspections and scheduling maintenance programs.
- Adhere to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols.
- Fill landfill according to fill plan placing waste on set grade and slope. This may include hauling dirt and performing final grading.
- Clean and repair residential drop-off sites and perform grounds maintenance.
- Monitor waste received at the landfill for hazardous waste.
- Kept daily and weekly logs, maintain service records and inspection sheets.
Heavy Equipment Operator
CCS Corporation
08.2007 - 03.2012
- Operate heavy equipment such as compactors, dozers, excavators, wheel/tracked loaders and skid skid steers. This includes performing daily maintenance, pre/post trip inspections and scheduling maintenance programs.
- Adhere to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols.
- Fill landfill according to fill plan placing waste on set grade and slope. This may include hauling dirt and performing final grading.
- Clean and repair residential drop-off sites and perform grounds maintenance.
- Monitor waste received at the landfill for hazardous waste.
- Kept daily and weekly logs, maintain service records and inspection sheets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
Grande Prairie, AB06-2006
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Heavy equipment operation
- Punctual and reliable
- Team player
- Customer service
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving and decision making
- Adaptable and flexible
- Computer skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified landfill operator – Solid Waste Association of North America.
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C
- H2S Alive
- Fall Protection Training
- Confined Space Entry & Basic Rescue
- ICS 200/300
Timeline
Lead Operator
R360 Environmental Solutions (Previously Secure)
02.2024 - 11.2024
Lead Operator
Secure Energy Services (Previously Tervita)
07.2021 - 02.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tervita Energy Services (Previously CCS Corp.)
03.2012 - 07.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
CCS Corporation
08.2007 - 03.2012
- Certified landfill operator – Solid Waste Association of North America.
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C
- H2S Alive
- Fall Protection Training
- Confined Space Entry & Basic Rescue
- ICS 200/300
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
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