Kelly Vandermeer
St. Albert
Summary
I have 20 plus years in the crane and rigging industry and close to 30 years in construction. I have been recognized for excellent ability for safe and proper hoisting, leadership, supervision, and maintaining company standards in the field. Quick learner, hard working and self-motivated with outstanding organization and lift planning skills. Strong commitment to satisfying clientele with a professional conduct. Have a clean Class 1 abstract as well as a hoisting record of zero incidents. Great mentor for up and coming operators.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
45T Picker Operator
Ledcor Pipeline
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked safely and efficiently to meet assigned daily tasks.
- Performed daily safety checks on truck, trailer and crane to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Load, haul and unload all types of pipeline equipment (pipe, assemble and disassemble sidebooms, sheetpile equipment, etc.)
Supervisor/Crane Operator
Entrec Corporation
03.2013 - 02.2020
- 3 years taxi crane supervisor, 4 years operating
- Experience operating and assembling the following: Liebherr AT's (80-400Ton)' Telecrawler (60-110Ton), Grove AT (135-165Ton), RT (15-130Ton) and Truck mounts (60-110Ton),Linkbelt Truck Mount (80-140Ton), Telecrawler (110Ton),Todano RT's (15-100Ton), Kobelco Crawler (160Ton)
- 45Ton Picker Truck with trailer
- Driving truck/trailer (superbee) to haul cwt, crane components, rigging with a little winch experience
- Safe and proficient operation of crane, picker and tractor trailer, rigging, lift planning, multi (4) crane lifts, scaling and quoting jobs for customers, scheduling day to day operations on projects, rig moves, completions, daily inspections, create and modify safe work procedures, mentor other operators and apprentices
Supervisor/Crane Operator
Pagnotta Industries
01.2002 - 04.2013
- Journeyman tower crane operator (2002-2006) with experience on Linden, Peiner, Wolf and Americana cranes
- Crane and rigging supervisor (2006-2013) erection and dismantle, jacking and top climbing, and maintenance
- Pre-job planning, blue print reading, safe operation, crane layout pre-job and on site, maintenance, load/unload of crane components, create and modify safe work procedures
- Apprentice mobile crane operator, running various RT's (Grove 35-50 Ton) and All Terrain (Liebherr 1080)
Heavy Equipment Operator
Waiward Excavators
07.1995 - 01.2002
- Operate various types earth moving equipment including track hoe, rubber tire back hoe, rubber tire and track loader, dozer, grader, bobcat and rock truck
- Final grade of basements and parking lots, water and sewer trenching, demolition of buildings and houses, snow removal
- Yard truck moving trailers around the yard to load and unload equipment.
Education
Red Seal Mobile Crane Operator -
NAIT
Edmonton, AlbertaSkills
- Journeyman Red Seal Mobile Crane Operator
- Journeyman Tower Crane Operator
- Class 1 drivers license (clean abstract)
- 20 plus years of crane and hoisting experience
- Professional customer service
- BC certified (mobile crane and first aid)
- Certified TEREX Crane Technician
- LSE, H2S, CSTS, WHIMIS, TDG, Wildlife Awareness, Fall Arrest, Standard First Aid and CPR, OSSA, Defensive Driving, Ground Disturbance
- Strong leader
- Proficient computer/blueprint reading skills
- Excellent safety record
Timeline
45T Picker Operator
Ledcor Pipeline
02.2021 - 12.2023
Supervisor/Crane Operator
Entrec Corporation
03.2013 - 02.2020
Supervisor/Crane Operator
Pagnotta Industries
01.2002 - 04.2013
Heavy Equipment Operator
Waiward Excavators
07.1995 - 01.2002
Red Seal Mobile Crane Operator -
NAIT
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