Len Bartell
Vernon
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Hydraulic Drilling and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Construction Services
BC Hydro
03.2024 - Current
- Worked as part of a team to gear up for and complete large maintenance projects on dams all over the Province of BC.
- Led crews as a Sub-Foreman in slope stabilization and drilling projects, ensured safe, efficient work and timely completion under dangerous conditions.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions to keep projects progressing within time constraints.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Driller/Scaler
T&A Rock Works
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked as Scaler/Driller and Blasters assistant.
- Ran Traxon T-Rex Hoe drills and Sandvik Ranger 700-800 hydraulic drills.
- Drilled precise patterns for blasting operations in environmentally and structurally sensitive areas.
- Conducted routine maintenance on drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Laid out drill patterns, and grading to achieve optimum finished grade after blasting operations.
- Assisted Blasters in the transportation, layout and loading of blast patterns in safe and efficient manner.
Driller/Scaler
Pacific Blasting and Demolition
09.2018 - 04.2023
- Drilling, scaling and slope stabilization on numerous large scale projects across the province.
- Drilled blast pattern on Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project for 2+ years.
- Required precise, technical drilling because of close proximity to live utilities and an active Pipeline.
- Led Tailboard meetings and completed daily FLHA safety paperwork
- Worked safely and efficiently in a busy, often chaotic work zone.
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Became proficient at operation of Traxon Hoe drills and Sandvik Ranger 800
Education
High School Diploma -
Columneetza Senior Secondary
Williams Lake, BCSkills
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
- Safety focused
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Specialty Construction Services
BC Hydro
03.2024 - Current
Driller/Scaler
T&A Rock Works
05.2023 - 02.2024
Driller/Scaler
Pacific Blasting and Demolition
09.2018 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Columneetza Senior Secondary