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Jason Pope

Medicine Hat,AB

Summary

Accomplished tradesman with over 20 years of experience in the pipeline and civil construction industry, advancing through progressively challenging roles from laborer to foreman. Proficient in handling pipes ranging from 2 to 48 inches in diameter, with extensive expertise in road and concrete construction. Significant contributions made throughout all project phases, from initial pipeline construction to final clean-up, demonstrating a strong commitment to operational excellence. Competency certified for operating a variety of heavy machinery, including side booms, track hoes, graders, gradalls, dozers, and loaders, while prioritizing health and safety regulations on-site as a proud member of Operating Engineers Local 955.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Sturdy Hands
04.2025 - Current

Operated loader, skid steer, telehandler and hoe on frac pads assisting contractors and setting up site for wireline, coil, fracking and flow back operations.

Loader Operator

Lafarge
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Operated loader at an asphalt plant feeding hoppers with various aggregate
  • Completed and documented daily equipment inspections; operated machines safely.

Machine Operator

Michels Canada
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Operated the side boom for tie-in crew on 36-inch and 42-inch pipes.
  • Operated hoe, dozer and loader as required on various crews competently and safely.
  • Completed and documented daily equipment inspections; operated machines safely.

Machine Operator

SA Energy
08.2018 - 01.2022
  • Operated the side boom for tie-in crew on 36-inch and 48-inch pipes.
  • Operated hoe, dozer and loader as required on various crews competently and safely.
  • Completed and documented daily equipment inspections; operated machines safely.

Straw Boss

Somerville/Aecon
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Delegated duties to operators and labourers as part of the final clean-up crew; mentored new employees.

Side Boom Operator

OJ Pipelines
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Operated the side boom for the tie-in crew on 36-inch pipe.
  • Completed and documented daily equipment inspections; operated machines safely.

Crew Foreman/ Operator

Patch Point Ent.
04.2015 - 09.2015
  • Completed several projects as a foreman and machine operator
  • Mentored new crew members, led by example to get work done.
  • Conducted daily safety meetings and completed field-level risk assessments.
  • Documented and submitted daily equipment inspections.
  • Daily tasks included: Bolt up, tie-ins, stringing, lowering in, pipe gang, and hydrostatic testing.

Crew Foreman/ Operator

Macro Industries
11.2001 - 03.2015
  • Completed several projects as a foreman and machine operator.
  • Mentored new crew members, led by example to get work done.
  • Conducted daily safety meetings and completed field-level risk assessments.
  • Documented and submitted daily equipment inspections.
  • Daily tasks included: Bolt up, tie-ins, stringing, lowering in, pipe gang, and hydrostatic testing.

Operator

Asty Construction
03.2001 - 09.2010
  • Operated gradall, rubber tired backhoe on concrete crew and catch basin crew
  • Completed and documented daily equipment inspections and operated machines in tight high traffic areas safely.

Education

Diploma - Computer Programming Database Specialist

CDI College
Calgary, AB
01.2001

Skills

  • Bulldozer Operation
  • Track Loader Operation
  • Side Boom Operation
  • Loader Operation
  • Gradall Operation
  • Equipment Attachments grapple, jib, forks plate tamper, breaker
  • Daily Reports & Inspections
  • Health & Safety
  • Equipment inspection
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Safety procedures
  • Grade checking
  • Stockpile management
  • Site preparation

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Machine Operator

Sturdy Hands
04.2025 - Current

Loader Operator

Lafarge
06.2024 - 10.2024

Machine Operator

Michels Canada
02.2022 - 11.2023

Machine Operator

SA Energy
08.2018 - 01.2022

Straw Boss

Somerville/Aecon
07.2017 - 10.2017

Side Boom Operator

OJ Pipelines
01.2017 - 07.2017

Crew Foreman/ Operator

Patch Point Ent.
04.2015 - 09.2015

Crew Foreman/ Operator

Macro Industries
11.2001 - 03.2015

Operator

Asty Construction
03.2001 - 09.2010

Diploma - Computer Programming Database Specialist

CDI College
Jason Pope