OWEN BRIDGES
Kingston
Summary
Professional in heavy equipment operations and rigging, ensuring safe and efficient project completion. Known for keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining safety standards in all tasks. Excellent at fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic work environments, leveraging skills in rigging and load management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
Work History
Rigger/Laborer
Excel Tower Services
01.2024 - Current
- Inspected slings, shackles, chains and other rigging equipment for wear or damage before each use
- Positioned, aligned, or leveled machines and equipment to prepare for rigging
- Successfully rigged a variety of loads and equipment, including cranes, hoists and winches with precision and accuracy
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations regarding the safe operation of lifts and hoists
- Interpreted and applied information from work orders, specifications, blueprints or drawings
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues encountered while performing tasks
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Wentworth
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Utilized proper safety protocols when operating machinery or performing manual labor tasks
- Ensured property boundaries were clearly marked before beginning any landscaping activity
- Organized work area at the end of each shift to ensure a clean and safe environment
- Maintained lawns through mowing, edging, trimming and other landscaping activities
- Established effective working relationships with clients by providing quality customer service
Auto Parts Delivery Driver
Peter Smith Gm
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts
- Pulled parts off store shelves to fill customer orders
- Safely and punctually delivered auto parts to local automobile stores from large distributor
- Checked parts computer for stock items and initiated special orders
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers
Construction Laborer
Private Contractor
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents
- Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances
Blind Installer
Shuttersnmore
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Followed instructions from field supervisor regarding installation of materials
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and reported malfunctions to field supervisor
- Followed manufacturer directions and warranty requirements when installing products
- Worked with other installers to install products as assigned
- Tracked time and materials as required for each installation project
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations
- Cleaned worksite by safely removing hazardous materials and debris
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Pre-Service Firefighting
St Lawerence College
BrockvilleSkills
- Rigging preparation
- OSHA regulations
- Materials movement
- Equipment moving
- Site installations
- Pulley preparation
- Rigging planning
Certification
· Certified in Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Response
· Certificate of Municipal Fire Department Forest Fire Training
· NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1&2
· NFPA 1072 Hazardous
· NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Level
· First Aid and CPR Basic Life Safety
· Fire 900 Wildfire Management and Response
· NFPA 1072 Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (Formerly NFPA 472) Awareness and Operations
· Skysafe Fall Protection/ Prevention & Aerial Rescue For Tower
· Skysafe Radio Frequency
Timeline
Rigger/Laborer
Excel Tower Services
01.2024 - Current
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Wentworth
06.2023 - 11.2023
Auto Parts Delivery Driver
Peter Smith Gm
11.2021 - 05.2022
Construction Laborer
Private Contractor
06.2021 - 08.2021
Blind Installer
Shuttersnmore
05.2020 - 06.2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - Pre-Service Firefighting
St Lawerence College
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