Jason Harder
Red Deer
Summary
Well-qualified heavy equipment worker versed in locating faults, removing worn parts and installing new components. Team-oriented, responsible and diligent about contributing to team and company success. Effective at operating wide range of tools, gauges and equipment to complete maintenance and repair actions. Skilled at troubleshooting and diagnosing hydraulic, electrical and mechanical issues with heavy equipment and machinery. Talented problem-solver with strong technical acumen and the ability to read and understanding manuals, drawings and repair diagrams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Finning Canada
Yellowknife, NT Ekati Diamond Mine Site
08.2023 - Current
- Reduced machinery downtime by swiftly diagnosing issues and implementing effective repair solutions.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and backhoes.
- Upheld safety standards by meticulously following industry guidelines for equipment handling, maintenance, and repair procedures.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
- Mentored junior mechanics on best practices for heavy equipment repair, fostering a supportive learning environment for continuous growth.
- Exhibited adaptability by working on various types of heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and cranes.
- Leveraged diagnostic tools such as multimeters and pressure gauges to accurately identify malfunctions in electrical systems.
- Maintained a clean work environment that promoted safety while enhancing overall productivity.
- Strengthened safety culture by adhering to industry guidelines and company policies during all repair operations.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments such as engineering or procurement when troubleshooting or identifying parts needed for repairs.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Gladiator Equipment Inc.
Leduc, AB Ekati Diamond Mine Site
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained a clean work environment that promoted safety while enhancing overall productivity.
- Reduced machinery downtime by swiftly diagnosing issues and implementing effective repair solutions.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Mentored junior mechanics, sharing knowledge of best practices and cultivating a skilled workforce.
- Strengthened safety culture by adhering to industry guidelines and company policies during all repair operations.
- Supported emergency repair situations as needed, responding quickly to minimize disruption to ongoing operations.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Finning Canada
Red Deer, AB
02.2008 - 08.2020
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Used hand and power/air tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
- Looked up specs and performed torque procedures on critical components.
- Diagnosed hydraulic, electrical and mechanical issues using knowledge, manual testing and computer-aided tools.
- I Have Extensive Experience Using CAT ET, CAT SIS, DPSS And The CAT DSN Process.
- Performed installation and product subscriptions to Vision Link.
- Performed routine and preventative maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
- Specialized in repairing the Caterpillar equipment BCP line up with special emphasis on skid steers.
- Actively participated on the health and safety committee.
Welder
Collicutt Energy Services
Red Deer, AB
12.2002 - 02.2008
- Used arc, gas-shielded arc, and gas welding equipment to weld structural parts on natural gas compressor skids safely and efficiently.
- Cutting and cleaning of various fabrication parts including structural beams.
- Read and interpreted various prints for fabrication.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Performed fitting and welding out of structural beam skids.
- Performed various fabrication of skid sub-assemblies for compressor skid packages.
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
Welding Apprentice
D&M Concrete
Lacombe, AB
03.1997 - 08.2002
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Used jigs to bend structural rebar and other metal pieces for structural concrete reinforcement.
- Participated in the design process for heated livestock water troughs.
- Bent metal pieces and welded them together for making pig feeding grills.
- Built and repaired metal forms and moulds for various precast concrete and plastic products.
- Performed hard surfacing on wash plant components.
- Repaired various concrete chutes, pouring tools and concrete truck fenders.
Education
Heavy Equipment Technician Red Seal - Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB11.2012
Welder Red Seal - Journeyman Welding Certification
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB08.2012
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School
Lacombe, AB06.1995
Skills
- Lubrication processes
- Equipment dismantling
- Parts cleaning
- Preventive Maintenance
- Issue diagnosis
- Tire changing
- Electrical work
- Parts replacement
- Safety standards and protocols
- Technical diagnosis and flashing software
Certification
- Salesforce.
- CAT Applied Failure Analysis Level 1.
- All CAT S level courses, CAT ET And SIS training.
- Collision Avoidance Training.
- CAT Product link training.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Finning Canada
08.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Gladiator Equipment Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2023
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Finning Canada
02.2008 - 08.2020
Welder
Collicutt Energy Services
12.2002 - 02.2008
Welding Apprentice
D&M Concrete
03.1997 - 08.2002
Heavy Equipment Technician Red Seal - Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Red Deer College
Welder Red Seal - Journeyman Welding Certification
Red Deer College
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School