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John Whitehead

Fort McMurray

Summary

Experienced Supervisor leads team members to complete jobs on-time. Assigns tasks, trains employees, and implements company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides leadership and vision, driving teams to meet goals. With a proven track record at Thompson Infinity, I excel in operational efficiency and team leadership, enhancing productivity and safety. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and strategic planning,


Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

Thompson Infinity
10.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated crew to maximize productively in a safe and timely manner.
  • Complete daily reports with production, man and equipment hours.
  • Identified potential hazards with crew and implemented safety protocols to avoid incidents and delays.
  • Address and solve issues that arise within day to day challenges.
  • Reviewed plans for accuracy to prevent construction errors.
  • Follow and implement management tools such as WSO's FLAH,s and hazard ID's

Heavy Equipment Operator

Thompson Infinity
10.2014 - 10.2021


  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy equipment to accommodate project needs.
  • Operate 2500 shovel
  • Operate up to 1900 excavators
  • Operate up to D10 dozers
  • Operate 16M grader
  • Operate Mulcher
  • Operate loader


Supervisor of Operations

Kynock Resources
09.2013 - 09.2014
  • Coordinate and oversee job site & workers
  • Organize and setup material and equipment needs
  • Execute work assignment in a efficient and timely manner.
  • Direct and ensure safety of all workers
  • Complete reports for daily work that was completed

Excavator Operator

RPM Construction
10.2012 - 08.2013
  • Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
  • Assisted in site preparation tasks, including clearing debris and vegetation, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.
  • Dig ditches and trenches with precision for utility installations with minimizing disruption to surrounding areas.

Owner/Operator

J&J Excavating
02.2001 - 09.2012
  • Meet and provide estimations to clients.
  • Maintained detailed documentation throughout the construction.
  • Ensure all work being completed was up to code and necessary inspections and permits were in place.
  • Oversee and preplan daily operations to keep team productive.
  • Maintained a safe working environment.
  • Operate and move equipment.
  • Complete residential construction such as excavation for foundation, install septic fields, install dug wells,install driveways, build roads, excavate trenches, grade and finish yards and city water and sewer hookups.


Excavator Operator

Kynock Resources
04.1990 - 01.2001
  • Complete residential construction such as excavation for foundation, install septic fields, install dug wells,install driveways excavate trenches, grade and finish yards, build roads, and city water and sewer hookups.
  • Operate excavators, loaders. backhoe, skid steer and tandems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sir John A Macdonald High
Tantallon, NS
06-1993

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational efficiency
  • Team leadership
  • Safety protocols
  • Training and mentoring
  • Self motivation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • OHS
  • NORM
  • First Aid/CPR/ Certification
  • Confined Space Entry Training
  • Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures Certification
  • Leadership
  • CSTS
  • OSSA
  • WHMIS
  • Silica awareness
  • H2S alive
  • Wildlife
  • Permit training


Timeline

Supervisor

Thompson Infinity
10.2021 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Thompson Infinity
10.2014 - 10.2021

Supervisor of Operations

Kynock Resources
09.2013 - 09.2014

Excavator Operator

RPM Construction
10.2012 - 08.2013

Owner/Operator

J&J Excavating
02.2001 - 09.2012

Excavator Operator

Kynock Resources
04.1990 - 01.2001

High School Diploma -

Sir John A Macdonald High

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