Miles Bowers
Middle Arm,Canada
Summary
To obtain employment where I can utilize my variety of skills including supervision, organization, communication and to demonstrate my excellent work ethic. I am Quality-focused with leadership experience in operation of Heavy Equipment. I have supervised and managed employees and equipment for Inner city diesel Fort McMurray, Alberta in the mining industry. I have supervised employees for Tower Arctic in which I led the crushing operations and water and sewer operations and road building in Iqualit Nu. I am skilled in identifying equipment, processes and delivers measurable results in productivity and quality control. I am comfortable in a leadership role with computer knowledge and have experience in training others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility operator, Crusher Operator
Tower arctic
01.2023
- Crusher Operator
- Loader Operator
- Class 1 truck Driver/Dump Truck
- Excavator Operator
- Water and sewer
- Road building
- Dozer Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
Canada Pump and Power
01.2017
- Operated an 850 Long Reach Excavator, dredging
- Operated Rock Truck
- Operated an D6 Dozer
- Built roads and installed Culverts
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rampage Contracting
01.2016
- Operated bobcat, Mini excavator, Rubber tire Backhoe
- Assisted in the removal and applications of various parts of machinery
- Landscaping and spread topsoil for the application of sod
- Draws on mechanical skills to conduct routine preventative maintenance on machines during scheduled downtime
Heavy Equipment Operator
Nukum Forestry
01.2012
- Operated Mulchers, Grader and Excavator as per job requirement
- Completed daily safety checks and maintained the machine as required daily
- Draws on mechanical skills to conduct routine preventative maintenance on machines during scheduled downtime
- Apprentice to Mechanic for a year
Surface Mining Equipment Operator
Hammerstone Infrastructure
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Streamlined communication between team members, ensuring smooth workflow during complex mining projects.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying informed on industry regulations and best practices for maintaining a secure work environment.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing best practices, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting equipment issues promptly and coordinating necessary repairs with the maintenance team.
- Maintained compliance with environmental regulations by implementing responsible mining practices and reclamation efforts.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on equipment performance and suggesting potential enhancements to management.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers to maintain efficient transport of mined materials for processing or shipment offsite as required.
- Optimized extraction processes using advanced planning software tools that helped determine the most productive areas for mining activity focus.
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by monitoring fuel consumption and adjusting operational techniques accordingly.
- Performed routine pre-shift inspections of all assigned equipment to ensure proper functionality before commencing work activities.
- Prepared accurate reports detailing daily progress, machine utilization data, and any notable incidents or deviations from planned activities.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting work techniques in response to changing weather conditions, equipment availability, and project priorities.
- Collaborated with engineers and geologists to develop effective excavation plans in alignment with project goals.
- Increased production rates with precise drilling and blasting operations to extract minerals effectively.
- Improved surface mining efficiency by operating various heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and haul trucks.
- Managed stockpiles efficiently by organizing material placement according to grade specifications and client requirements.
- Maintained a professional demeanor during high-pressure situations and effectively managed time-sensitive tasks to meet project deadlines.
- Operated GPS-guided machinery to optimize material extraction while minimizing waste and resource depletion.
- Promoted site safety through hazard identification, risk assessments, and implementation of appropriate control measures during daily operations.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance for optimal performance.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Performed thorough inspections and provided accurate written quotes for needed work.
- Calculated slopes and grades, performed ground surveys and used pipe lasers for pipe laying.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Implemented strict safety measures on job sites, reducing accidents Number%.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
- Followed markers, work instructions and hand signals to complete accurate work.
- Followed exact digging plans within capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Followed standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
- Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation and personal behaviors.
- Readied sites with manual work such as hand shovel and materials distribution.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Created ramps for smooth movement of heavy loads between site locations.
- Moved levers, pushed pedals or turned valves to control equipment.
- Maintained pit with regular cleanings and removal of obstacles such as mud and rock.
- Notified supervisor to escalate issues needing further investigation or study.
- Adjusted dig face angles for overburden depths and set correct lengths.
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Completed shoveling at job sites to finish appearances and achieve precise specifications.
- Created inclines and ramps by moving and tamping down earth as well as gravel for top layers.
Project Lead, Site Supervisor
Inner City Diesel; Syncrude, Suncor & Newcrest Red Crest Mine
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Lead Operator
- Dredging
- Pumps
- Trenching & Tailings
- Assembly Technician
- Training new Hires
Utility Operator, Finish Operator
Thompson Brothers, Suncor Mine
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Operated D4-D11 Dozers
- Operated 200-1600 Excavators
- Operated a Loader and a grader
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Ditching roads
- Building underground utilities
- Fuel and Lube Technician
- Worked doing Dykes
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rotaflow Controls
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Operate an Excavator and Loader
- Industrial Utilities Work
- Working in and around a refinery
- Zoom Boom operations
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Finish work
- Snow Clearing
- Managing yard
- Training new Hires
Heavy Equipment Operator
Acden Environment
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Operated an Excavator and Skid-steer
- Operated Roll-off Truck
- Operated a 450 Dozer
- Checking waste and leachate samples on site
- Finishing work in a landfill
- Representative for the Joint Health and Safety team
Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
NRI
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Operated Mulcher
- Operated a Grader and Excavator as per job requirement
- Assisted in the removal and applications of various parts of machinery
- Worked with mechanic in the maintenance of forestry equipment
- Draws on mechanical skills to conduct routine preventative maintenance on machines during scheduled downtime
- Road building
Education
Heavy Equipment Operator -
Central Training Academy
Badger, NL12.2000
Grade 12 - General Academics
John Thomas All Grade
Middle Arm, NL01.1998
Skills
- Works independently
- Teamwork
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Planning
- Supervision
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Truck Driving
- Production Scheduling
- Quality Standards
- Quality Controls
- Preventative Maintenance
- Health Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Workplace Health
- Safety
- Continuous Improvement
- Reports Generation
- Training
- Development
- Human Rights Training
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Class 1, 3, 5, 8, 9A license
- OSSA-BSO
- CSTS
- Rigging Certification
- Air Brakes with Adjustment
- Traffic Control License
- Pruning Concepts and Techniques
- Power Line Hazards
- Brush Saw & Chainsaw Certified
- Transportation Dangerous Goods
- H2S Awareness
- Wildlife Awareness
- Suncor Orientation
- H2S Alive
- Zoom Boom
- Boat Operators License
- MED A3 Course
- Air Purifying Respirator
- WHMIS
- First Aid & CPR
- Occupational Health and Safety
Timeline
Surface Mining Equipment Operator
Hammerstone Infrastructure
03.2024 - 12.2024
Utility operator, Crusher Operator
Tower arctic
01.2023
Project Lead, Site Supervisor
Inner City Diesel; Syncrude, Suncor & Newcrest Red Crest Mine
01.2021 - 01.2023
Utility Operator, Finish Operator
Thompson Brothers, Suncor Mine
01.2020 - 01.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rotaflow Controls
01.2019 - 01.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator
Canada Pump and Power
01.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
Acden Environment
01.2017 - 01.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rampage Contracting
01.2016
Heavy Equipment Operator
Nukum Forestry
01.2012
Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
NRI
01.2012 - 01.2015
Heavy Equipment Operator -
Central Training Academy
Grade 12 - General Academics
John Thomas All Grade
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