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Ryan Hanson

Penticton,BC

Summary

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic with over 20 years in the civil, aggregate production, and paving industries. Demonstrates strong proficiency in operating a diverse range of heavy machinery, including excavators, loaders, graders, and dozers. Certified self-erect crane operator holding a full scope Level 1 ticket and a Level 1 Rigging ticket, complemented by extensive leadership experience as a Construction Superintendent, Mines Manager, and Pipe Foreman for over 15 years. Proven track record in overseeing projects from inception to successful completion, possessing a Class 1 license with more than 10 years of specialized driving experience in low bed and truck and quad operations. Recognized as Contractor of the Year by the Ministry of Transportation for exceptional problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and resourcefulness.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mines Manager

Envico Enterprises
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices in mining techniques and safety protocols.
  • Analyzed production data to identify areas for efficiency improvements and drive continuous enhancements.
  • Production of aggregates.
  • Overseeing quality control, crushing aggregates to MMCD and CSA standards.
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Coordinating stripping and mine reclamation.
  • Developed training programs to enhance workforce skills and promote safety awareness among employees.
  • Implemented environmental management practices that minimized ecological impact of mining operations, preserving natural resources.
  • Enhanced employee performance by providing ongoing training and development opportunities for staff members.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by establishing a proactive maintenance schedule that minimized unforeseen mechanical failures.

Crane Operator

Distinct Framing
01.2024 - 12.2024

Self Erect crane operator

Rigging and hoisting building materials, forming and concrete.

Tower crane apprentice.

Hoisting building materials, forming and concrete.

  • Conducted pre-operation inspections, identifying maintenance needs to guarantee equipment reliability.
  • Monitored load capacities and adjusted operations to maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
  • Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.

Truck Driver/Equipment Operator

West Tec Ventures Ltd
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Hauled materials and equipment for West Tec Ventures Ltd in the oil and gas industry. Experienced in hauling materials for pipeline, side dump, belly dump, step deck, Low bed, and truck/pup. Specialized in hauling various equipment, pipe, crane parts, and various materials for pipeline. Operated in challenging off-road conditions, including winter road and muddy conditions.
  • Excavator operator. Pipeline. Grade and slope. Grubbing and land clearing. Lease prep.
  • Dozer operator. Land clearing. Land reclamation.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.

Mechanic/Heavy equipment Operator/Superintendent

Peters Bros Construction Ltd
11.2001 - 07.2022
  • Mechanic working on various parts of Paving and civil equipment in the shop during winter months.
  • Heavy equipment operator during the summer season, running various heavy equipment from excavators, loaders, graders, dozers, profilers, bobcats, screening plants, and crushers.
  • Foremen for pipe crew.
  • Low bedding equipment and asphalt plants around the province.
  • Superintendent managing paving projects for the Ministry of Transportation through out BC. Managing paving crews, asphalt plants and crushing crews.
  • Quality control for aggregate production.

Automotive Mechanic

Fairview Automotive
01.1998 - 09.2001
  • Apprenticeship for an automotive mechanic. Working on various cars and trucks. Brakes, Tune-ups, Clutches, suspensions, and diagnostics. Completed apprenticeship, Journeymen red seal mechanic April 2001

Roughneck/Derrickhand

Precision drilling
09.1996 - 11.1997
  • Roughneck on drilling rig, tripping pipe, cleaning rig and mud tanks. Derrickhand, Tripping and stacking pipe. Monitoring mud pump manifolds. Assisting driller.

Education

Automotive apprenticeship - Automotive apprenticeship

Okanagan College
06.2001

High School Diploma -

Penticton Secondary
Penticton, BC

Skills

  • Red seal Mechanic
  • Private Pilot
  • Level 1 Rigger Certification
  • Construction Superintendent
  • Mines Manager
  • Level A Full Scope Self-Erecting Tower Crane Certificate
  • Class 1
  • Excavator Operator
  • Dozer Operator
  • Loader Operator
  • Grader Operator
  • Crusher Operator
  • Open pit mining
  • Team Leader

Certification

Level 1 first aid

H2S

Ground Disturbance

Telehandler

A ticket self erect crane ticket

Rigging ticket

Whmis

Class 1

Red seal automotive mechanic

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Timeline

Mines Manager

Envico Enterprises
01.2025 - 09.2025

Crane Operator

Distinct Framing
01.2024 - 12.2024

Truck Driver/Equipment Operator

West Tec Ventures Ltd
11.2022 - 12.2023

Mechanic/Heavy equipment Operator/Superintendent

Peters Bros Construction Ltd
11.2001 - 07.2022

Automotive Mechanic

Fairview Automotive
01.1998 - 09.2001

Roughneck/Derrickhand

Precision drilling
09.1996 - 11.1997

Automotive apprenticeship - Automotive apprenticeship

Okanagan College

High School Diploma -

Penticton Secondary
Ryan Hanson