Justin-Lee Townsend
Robson,BC
Summary
Diligent, skilled, Heavy Equipment Operator trained and certified to run multiple types of equipment in the construction, forestry, and mining industries. Works great with team members to maintain open communication and strict safety standards. Reliable in completing accurate work and keeping machinery in peak condition. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure full-time position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Have a very diverse work background, bringing mutiple skills sets and proficiencies to the table. Freshly graduated with a clean habit slate ready to be indoctrinated into your company protocol.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Sawyer / Production Manager
Gold Island Forest Products
South Slocan, BC
03.2024 - Current
- Experienced in operating Wood Mizer head rigs - LT40, LT 70, LT 300, Twin Vertical Saws (Scragg), both analog and digital. Sawn and fulfilled custom dimensional lumber and timber orders, across multiple species of tree.
- Collaborated on process improvements, streamlining operations to reduce bottlenecks and minimize delays in production schedules. Increased overall productivity and proposed effective solutions. Aiming to reduce waste.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by routinely inspecting saw blades and machinery, ensuring optimal performance. Managing saw blade change-outs efficiently.
- Troubleshot equipment issues promptly, minimizing disruptions in daily operations while preserving overall equipment lifespan.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels. Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Managed quality control efforts and lumber grading by closely monitoring materials for imperfections or inconsistencies before processing, identifying stock imperfections, assigned grades, and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
- Assisted in inventory management, accurately tracking incoming lumber supply and finished product output.
- Supported team members during high-demand periods, working extended hours as needed to meet production goals.
- Served as a resource for new team members, providing guidance and mentorship in both technical skills and company policies.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Actively participated in safety meetings, staying informed about potential hazards and advocating for preventative measures within the workplace.
- Trained new employees to properly operate sawing machines and comply with safety protocols.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Improved workflow efficiency by collaborating with team members to establish priorities and delegate tasks.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
Drillers Hand/Helper
Kluane Drilling Limited
05.2023 - Current
- Experience in surface level drilling including Helicopter fly in remote camp work
- Performed and excelled in the responsibilities of the Drillers Hand, regarding regular equipment inspections and maintenance, drill setup and collapse for move, drill head replacement – drill torque base replacement and hydraulic drive cylinder replacement, shive wheel tower assembly, hub assembly, casing, core barrel assembly, inner tube assembly, back end inspection and maintenance, monitoring mud tank and mix, drilling supplies and quantities, care and proper organization of tools and drilling materials, proper core placement and organization/including core box preparation, ensuring my driller was fully equipped and prepared for the day – including our cross shift
- Worked 4 weeks on 1 off and 8 weeks on 2 off.
Headrig Sawyer, Mill Foreman
Gold Island Forest Products
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Experienced in milling custom beams up to 32’ long, cants, posts, dimensional lumber
- Planer experience, dual band scragg saws, and resaw applications.
Heavy duty trailer mechanic apprentice
YAN Trailer Repairs
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Trained as a heavy duty trailer mechanic for 3 mo
- Performed bogie swaps, replaced wheel seals, wheel bearings, shocks, air brakes, brake linings, s-cams, slack adjusters, air bags, trailer body work, lights, repaired and replaced reefer doors, dry haul doors.
Yardman, Skid steer operator, Vac truck operator
Dynamic Landscaping
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Held responsibility for the security and log checklists of the yards
- Operated skid steer, Combo Hydro Vac line, mini excavator
- Landscaping, fencing, concrete, carpentry
- Performed civil works involving: Soil remediation, water meter installs, sloping and grading and leveling, loading gravel dump truck.
Production Worker
Gold Island Forest Products
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Ran the works throughout the mill (greenchain, re-man, edgers, graderman, unscrambler, scragg chain) aside from the wood miser’s
- Operated Loader, Skid steer, Forklifts.
Production Worker
Mandala Custom Homes
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Experienced in operating Wood Mizer head rigs - LT40, LT 70, LT 300, Twin Vertical Saws (Scragg), both analog and digital. Sawn and fulfilled custom dimensional lumber and timber orders, across multiple species of tree.
- Collaborated on process improvements, streamlining operations to reduce bottlenecks and minimize delays in production schedules. Increased overall productivity and proposed effective solutions. Aiming to reduce waste.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by routinely inspecting saw blades and machinery, ensuring optimal performance. Managing saw blade change-outs efficiently.
- Troubleshot equipment issues promptly, minimizing disruptions in daily operations while preserving overall equipment lifespan.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels. Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Managed quality control efforts and lumber grading by closely monitoring materials for imperfections or inconsistencies before processing, identifying stock imperfections, assigned grades, and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
- Assisted in inventory management, accurately tracking incoming lumber supply and finished product output.
- Supported team members during high-demand periods, working extended hours as needed to meet production goals.
- Served as a resource for new team members, providing guidance and mentorship in both technical skills and company policies.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Actively participated in safety meetings, staying informed about potential hazards and advocating for preventative measures within the workplace.
- Trained new employees to properly operate sawing machines and comply with safety protocols.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Improved workflow efficiency by collaborating with team members to establish priorities and delegate tasks.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
Education
Heavy Equipment Operator's Certification - 6 Piece Heavy Equipment
Interior Heavy Equipment School
Winfield, BC03.2024
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Equipment Logs
- Safety Compliance, procedures/protocol
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Heavy Lifting
- Effective communication skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Site Prep
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Following Directions
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Carpentry
- Heavy duty mechanic
- Power tool operation
- Lumber grading
- Hand tool proficiency
- Measuring skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/12/94
Certification
IHE LICENSE #30372
H2S ALIVE
WHIMIS 2015
CSTS 2020 FUNDAMENTALS
CSO
GROUND DISTURBANCE 201 (BC)
OFA LEVEL 1
FORKLIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (EXPIRED)
VALID CLASS 5 DRIVERS LICENSE
Timeline
Head Sawyer / Production Manager
Gold Island Forest Products
03.2024 - Current
Drillers Hand/Helper
Kluane Drilling Limited
05.2023 - Current
Headrig Sawyer, Mill Foreman
Gold Island Forest Products
07.2019 - 05.2023
Heavy duty trailer mechanic apprentice
YAN Trailer Repairs
02.2019 - 04.2019
Yardman, Skid steer operator, Vac truck operator
Dynamic Landscaping
02.2018 - 06.2018
Production Worker
Gold Island Forest Products
01.2017 - 01.2018
Production Worker
Mandala Custom Homes
04.2014 - 08.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator's Certification - 6 Piece Heavy Equipment
Interior Heavy Equipment School