KUDA ABRAHAM
Heavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Skilled hardworking and reliable individual worker. Offering 8+ years in Heavy Civil industrial.
Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination. Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator skilled at moving materials, digging trenches, burying conduits and lifting components. Offers 3.5 years of related experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bird Construction
07.2022 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill. Multi Equipment Operator
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports
- Capable of reading grade stakes and following grade
- Loading Trucks , Rock Trucks Ditching and Backfilling
- Stacking and Bulking.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Bird Construction, Suncor Fort
04.2022 - Current
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports
- Capable of reading grade stakes and following grade
- Loading Trucks , Rock Trucks Ditching and Backfilling
- Stacking and Bulking.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Operated bulldozers in Open Pit, trench excavators,Front End Loaders
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines
- Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment
FOREMAN /EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
KLTP
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Safety-conscious with extensive experience operating large scale equipment involving Heavy industrial(OIL &GAS ), municipal and residential construction-site preparations
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress
- Reviewed documentation, including safety materials and implemented work site procedures that met compliance
- Operated various equipment such as excavators , mini excavators ,skid steer, rollers, Front end Loaders, rock trucks, breakers
- Exposing underground utility
- Excel at coordinating site preparation and guiding crew to complete jobs on time and to specifications
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases
- Effective communication skills demonstrated through positive interactions with site mangers, outside contractors.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
SENIOR LABORER
NORTH AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel
- Assist and operate mini excavator, backhoe, shovel, rake, hand tools
- Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized
- Followed plans, orders and technical specifications to complete accurate work that met project specifications, codes, and quality standards
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains
- Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage
- Removed debris and other duties as assigned by manage
SKILLED LABORER
PCL ENERGY
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Dug ditches and trenches at target locations and backfilled excavations
- Operates ,Skid Steer ,Front End Loader, Roller Packer and etc
- Performed general labor functions while following all safety and quality procedures
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking on heavy equipment, including forklifts
- Worked with tools such as pruning saws, hedge and brush trimmers and axes and power tools
- Removed snow from ground during winter months to maintain clear and safe walkways and streets
- Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized
PIPEFITTER HELPER
WILLBOS CANADA
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery
- Bent, fitted and brazed pipes according to specifications
- Assisted craft workers from other trades and shops on variety of projects
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines
- Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling
- Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards
- Removed debris and other duties as assigned by manager
- Cut pipe and lifted in coordination with fitting personnel
- Assembled new pipes and set in hangers and other supports.
APPRENTICE WELDER/HELPER
KARACH WELDING & CONSTRUCTION
10.2011 - 04.2014
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames
- Fabricated structural forms, pressure vessels and boiler components
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools
- Employed mechanical presses, hand tools and heat guns to assemble and disassemble parts and products
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions
Education
A.A - Accounting
Thompson Rivers
01-2021
A.A - Business Administration
MacEwan University
01-2016
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Cavalier De LaSalle
Skills
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Safe equipment operation
- Construction background
- Effective communication skills
- Following directions
- Planning and Coordination
- Critical thinking & Decision-Making
- MS Office
- Written and verbal communication
- Moving and Leveling Dirt &Trench Work
- Strong Problem-Solving Abilities
- Loading and Unloading
- Learning Strategies
- New employee training
- Willing to Learn
- Bilingual in English & French
- Bulldozer Operations
- Heavy Equipment Operator
Certification
- Confined Space
- Wheel Loader ,Skid steer, ZoomBoom, Excavator
- H2S Alive Certified
- CSTS 09
- Rock Truck
- First Aid/CPR Level 2
- Ground Disturbance 201
- Skid Steer
- Roller Packer
- PCST
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bird Construction
07.2022 - Current
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Bird Construction, Suncor Fort
04.2022 - Current
FOREMAN /EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
KLTP
01.2019 - 03.2022
SENIOR LABORER
NORTH AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP
06.2018 - 01.2019
SKILLED LABORER
PCL ENERGY
05.2016 - 02.2018
PIPEFITTER HELPER
WILLBOS CANADA
12.2014 - 05.2016
APPRENTICE WELDER/HELPER
KARACH WELDING & CONSTRUCTION
10.2011 - 04.2014
A.A - Accounting
Thompson Rivers
A.A - Business Administration
MacEwan University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Cavalier De LaSalle
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