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Lee Neilson

Whitehorse,YT

Summary

Dynamic Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Hecla Mining, skilled in heavy machinery operation and safety compliance. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and training new team members. Adept at equipment inspections and maintaining a hazard-free worksite, demonstrating strong teamwork and critical thinking abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Operator

Hecla Mining
01.2021 - 10.2025
  • Operated heavy machinery to perform excavation and material handling tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and minimize downtime.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Maintained accurate logs of equipment usage, maintenance, and repair activities.
  • Implemented improvements in workflow processes that enhanced overall operational efficiency.
  • Monitored environmental conditions to ensure safe operation during adverse weather events.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
  • Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.

Equipment Operator

Otter Creek Mines
04.2015 - 10.2019

Haul truck operator, hauling pay from pit to plant.

Loader operator clearing tailings from the plant.

D10, pushing paydirt, and ripping cut floor

Education

High School Diploma -

Will Sinclair High School
Rocky Mountain House, AB

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Worksite safety
  • Skid steer operation
  • Equipment inspections
  • Equipment operations
  • Safety compliance
  • Loader operation
  • Backhoe operation
  • Land clearing
  • Following instructions
  • Grading expertise
  • Bulldozer operation
  • Site preparation
  • Proficient with equipment
  • Daily reporting
  • Hazardous materials
  • Materials movement
  • Construction management
  • Residential construction
  • Materials transportation
  • Environmental compliance
  • Excavation techniques
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Road construction
  • Soil compaction
  • GPS navigation systems
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Site bulldozing
  • Grading experience
  • Construction quality standards
  • Air compressor use
  • Following project plans
  • Load securement
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • OSHA compliance
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Decision-making
  • Excavation and backfilling
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Attention to detail
  • Worksite safety and maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment cleaning
  • Team communication
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Grease and lubricant application
  • Analytical thinking
  • Safety monitoring
  • Team development
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Quality control
  • Roadway construction

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Hecla Mining
01.2021 - 10.2025

Equipment Operator

Otter Creek Mines
04.2015 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Will Sinclair High School
Lee Neilson