Gage Gurgens
Red Deer,AB
Summary
I am a diligent and dependable equipment operator with a keen eye for detail, I am actively seeking opportunities to broaden my expertise in equipment maintenance. Eager to embark on a career in equipment maintenance, I bring a strong work ethic and reliability to contribute effectively to your team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labourer
Finning CAT
08.2023 - Current
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Assist techs with removing guards, sprocket segments, and services.
Equipment Operator
Reinhart Oilfield Services Ltd
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Stripping top soil, grade, reclamation for pipeline right of way.
- Trained in diverse pieces of Caterpillar equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Resolved a variety of mechanical issues independently in addition worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
Equipment Operator
3D Patchwork Ltd
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated and maintained 336 Caterpiller excavator.
- Replaced hydraulic ram and multiple hydraulic lines.
- Set pipe in ditch.
- Shading and backfill.
- Driving piles for riser supports.
Pipefitter Helper
Grizzly Energy Services Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Operated excavator on pipeline integrity dig
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Managed job site hazards by accurately locating biohazards, low-grade radiation and chemicals.
- Traveled on trucks with drivers to assist with loading, unloading and maintenance.
Shipping and Receiving, Pellet Mill Operator
Masterfeeds
07.2013 - 09.2020
- Worked in shipping and receiving of bulk feed and ingredients
- Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
- Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
- Fed raw materials into pellet mill machines.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School
Red Deer, AB06.2016
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- I am able to receive and give out constructive criticism when needed
- I am capable of receiving direction and completing the task at hand independently
- I am always on the lookout for safety hazards and I make a point of following safety guidelines
- Can work well in a team environment
- I show up on time and stay late if needed & I can handle tasks that are given during high stress situations
- I can recognize when things need to be done on site and can do them as needed
- I am always eager and willing to learn how to do my job better and more efficiently
Certification
- Class 5
- WHMIS 2015
- H2S
- First Aid Ground Disturbance Level II - AB
- CSTS 2020
- Wildlife awareness
- Crane and rigging
- Fall protection
- Elevated work platform
References
- Kyle Eros - Track side Supervisor, Finning D09. (587) 645-8856
- Larry Seifreid - Regional Operations Manager, Masterfeeds. (403) 588-0772
- Dustin Lewis - Foreman, Reinhart Oilfield Services ltd. (403) 598-0910
Timeline
Labourer
Finning CAT
08.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator
3D Patchwork Ltd
12.2022 - 03.2023
Pipefitter Helper
Grizzly Energy Services Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2022
Equipment Operator
Reinhart Oilfield Services Ltd
10.2021 - 02.2023
Shipping and Receiving, Pellet Mill Operator
Masterfeeds
07.2013 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School
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