François Pilon
Litchfield,QC
Summary
Professional heavy machinery operator with strong focus on safety and efficiency. Skilled in operating loaders, managing materials, and maintaining equipment. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members to meet project deadlines and adapt to changing work conditions. Reliable, results-driven, and well-versed in maintaining high standards of operation and productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Loader Operator
Meliadine Gold Mine Nunavut
Nunavut
08.2020 - Current
- Operated loaders in a variety of weather conditions and terrain types, demonstrating adaptability and resilience under challenging circumstances.
- Performed thorough pre-and post-operation equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by expertly operating loaders and heavy equipment for timely material handling.
- Managed stockpile efficiently.
- Handle unloading of materials from flatbed trucks.
- Push up pile from underground haul truck
- Handled movement of pipes and materials effectively.
- Executed efficient snow removal operations.
- Distributed gravel across sand roads and ramps.
- Clean under tailling facility towers
- Handled heavy machinery including Cat 988 loader, Cat 980 WA500, Cat D8 dozer and Cat 352 349 excavator.
Road Maintenance Worker
Baffinland Iron Mines
Banffinland
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Improved road conditions by filling potholes, repairing cracks, and sealing surfaces with appropriate materials.
- Managed gravel loading operations to ensure timely project support.
- Utilized water trucks to maintain dust-free environments.
- Conducted routine equipment checks and performed minor repairs on machinery, ensuring optimal functionality throughout operations.
- Operated heavy machinery including Cat 980, Cat 988 loaders, 352 Excavator and 349 Excavators
- Graded the road to eliminate the wash board with the help of a tire drag
- Configured pumps for water management.
Haul Truck Operator
Fournier Fils
Fermont, QC
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted in the training of new haul truck operators, sharing valuable knowledge gained from experience on the job.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new equipment models as they were introduced into the fleet.
- Minimized environmental impact with conscientious operation of heavy machinery, adhering to all regulatory
- Managed operations of D6 Dozer efficiently.
- Haul material to build roads and water retaining pons
- Transported materials to designated waste disposal sites.
Education
Vocational Studies Diploma - Heavy Equipment Operator
Centre De Formation Professionnelle De Mont-Laurier
Mont-Laurier, QC2016
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Sieur De Coulong
Mansfield-et-Pontefract, QC2010
Skills
- Heavy equipment operator
- Safety procedures
- Load calculation
- Hard worker
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Loader Operator
Meliadine Gold Mine Nunavut
08.2020 - Current
Road Maintenance Worker
Baffinland Iron Mines
07.2018 - 08.2020
Haul Truck Operator
Fournier Fils
04.2017 - 07.2018
Vocational Studies Diploma - Heavy Equipment Operator
Centre De Formation Professionnelle De Mont-Laurier
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Sieur De Coulong