Patrick Baba
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Skilled Concrete Finisher and Plant Operator with a proven track record at Lafarge Construction Materials, enhancing worksite safety and project efficiency. Expert in concrete finishing and equipment operation, I've driven process improvements and reduced operational costs. My collaborative approach and commitment to safety protocols underscore my ability to lead and innovate in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Lafarge Construction Materials
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
Coal Plant Operator
LafargeHolcim
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced plant efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Collaborated with engineers to identify areas for process improvement, resulting in increased plant performance and reduced operational costs.
- Reduced downtime for critical equipment by performing timely repairs and coordinating with maintenance teams.
- Participated in continuous improvement programs aimed at enhancing productivity levels without compromising on quality or safety standards.
- Consistently met production targets by proactively monitoring plant parameters and adjusting operations as needed to maintain optimal conditions.
- Managed shift operations effectively, ensuring seamless handovers between shifts and proper communication among team members.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols, conducting regular safety drills, and identifying potential hazards.
- Trained new plant operators, fostering a knowledgeable workforce capable of handling complex tasks under high-pressure situations.
Concrete Finisher
G and J Construction Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
Warehouse Worker
Western Grocers Loblaw
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts And Science -
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, None08.2013
High School Diploma -
E.D Feehan Catholic High School
Saskatoon, SK07.2008
Skills
- Concrete finishing
- Worksite safety
- Float finishing
- Driveway installation
- Bull floats
- Hand tool operation
- Screed usage
- Broom finishing
- Hand troweling
- Joint cutting
- Equipment Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment Maintenance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
First aid
Wheel loader
Skid steer
Confined space, Entry and monitor
Tellehandler
Fall protection
Ariel lift
Timeline
Coal Plant Operator
LafargeHolcim
04.2023 - 03.2024
Concrete Finisher
G and J Construction Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2019
Warehouse Worker
Western Grocers Loblaw
06.2013 - 08.2015
Concrete Finisher
Lafarge Construction Materials
Bachelor Of Arts And Science -
University of Saskatchewan
High School Diploma -
E.D Feehan Catholic High School
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