
Dynamic heavy machine operator with proven leadership at The Restorers Group, excelling in high-rise restoration projects. Expert in concrete spall repair and OSHA-compliant safety practices, ensuring a zero-incident record. Adept at blueprint interpretation and team training, driving operational efficiency and project success through meticulous attention to detail.
• Safely operated excavators, frontend loader and oversized Forklifts to extract up to 6 ton limestone blocks, Maintained a zero-incident safety record
Coordinated loading and securing processes for large rock orders, optimizing shipping and receiving logistics for prompt customer delivery.
Supported efficient quarry site operations by managing site preparation, material handling, and maintaining a safe, organized environment.
Managed customer interactions by accurately preparing custom rock orders and executing payment transactions to ensure satisfaction.
• Promoted to working foreman to lead and motivate a team of men in comprehensive high-rise and underground parkade structural rehabilitation and facade restoration projects
• Took primary responsibility for safety, implementing rigorous OSHA protocols aswell as daily on-site operations to final inspections
• Executed precise swingstage rigging, set up, and dismantling (30' and 40' platforms) on signature projects including the CN Tower and The Bremner Buildings (56 and 54 stories)
• Performed balcony suspended Slab concrete repairs, structural injections, masonary/ brick and mortar repairs, and membrane applications
• Executed detailed Finishing work, including painting, caulking and tooling, glazing, tuck pointing, saw cutting to relieve structural pressure, and specialized concrete finishing
• Safely operated the Genie ZX-135/70 Articulating Boom Lift (141' height reach) and scissor lifts to perform restoration repairs where traditional scaffolding or swingstage were not feasible
• Operated heavy machinery, including excavators for exterior wall waterproofing trenches and skid-steers, forklifts, and zoom booms for efficient material handling.
• Safely operated and maintained an 800-Ton Brown&Boggs 18" Stroke 72" Colt Feed Line/ Max 30,000 lbs Coil Press, Produced high-volume automotive components
• Programmed and set up production lines and executed changeovers for complex progressive dies and transfer tooling
• Conducted hourly quality control testing, ensuring parts met automotive specifications
• Applied specialized knowledge of metal properties and lubrication requirements to maintain high-speed production efficiency and part quality
Achieved seamless material handling through proficient operation of 15-ton overhead crane with 60,000 lbs capacity. Facilitated timely die change outs utilizing oversized forklifts. Contributed to improved operational efficiency in material logistics.
Blueprint Reading & Interpretation
Schematic Analysis
Organization and time management
Attention to detail
Proven Leadership techniques in the completion of restoration projects from start to finish
Trained new crew members on OSHA-compliant safe work procedures, ensuring 100% adherence to safety regulations
Heavy Equipment Operation - Proficient in operating Excavators, Backhoes, Front-end Loaders, Zoom Booms, Skid-steers, Forklifts, and Genie Boom Lifts
Concrete spall repair and patching - expert in overhead and vertical patching techniques
Structural Strenghting - Experienced in repairing or replacing corroded reinforcing steel (rebar), epoxy injection for deep crack repair
Balcony Rehabilitation - Specific experience in repairing concrete slabs, edge repairs, and concrete sealing on high-rise residential or commercial balconies
Coating & Waterproofing Systems Application of elastomeric coatings, anti-carbonation coatings, and waterproof membranes on vertical and horizontal surfaces
Caulking & Sealants - Installation of joint sealants for expansion joints and window perimeters to prevent water infiltration