Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Educational Achievements
Construction Equipment Experience
Railroad Heavy Equipment Experience
Attributes
References
Timeline
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Shawn Haigh

Forrest

Summary

Heavy equipment operator with strong expertise in operating and maintaining variety of machinery. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Excels in safety protocols, precision operations, and problem-solving, ensuring efficiency and high-quality results. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals and contributing to team success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Northrok Construction
04.2023 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill for construction and railroad industry
  • Operated excavators, loaders, dozers, Skidsteer while practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.

Excavator Operator

Sigfusson Northern
06.2022 - 04.2023

Performed finishing work on sloping, ditches, roads, dams etc.

Performed tasks involving stripping of organics.

Efficiently loaded trucks to optimize productivity

Performed trenching operations accurately.

Skilled in precision setup and deployment of swinging blast mats.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cando Rail Services
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Operated diverse heavy machinery including Loader, Track Hoe, Hytracker, Ballast Regulator and Backhoe.
  • Performed welding fabrication and repairs.
  • Performed mechanical troubleshooting on operational machinery.

Heavy Equipment Operator

GCS Energy Services
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Operated loader, track hoe, rock truck, backhoe, and dozer.
  • Executed repairs through proficient welding techniques.
  • Conducted regular maintenance and repairs on site equipment.

Salvage Yard Manager

Loewen Salvage
04.2016 - 10.2018
  • Manage salvage yard operations
  • Truck parts dismantler
  • Mechanic for Loewen Farms and also Loewen Salvage
  • Welding maintenance, repairs, and fabrication
  • Heavy equipment operator: Loader, Track Hoe, Dozer
  • Polishing and detailing highway tractors to sell

Equipment Manager and Heavy Equipment Operator

Clint Moffat and Sons ltd
04.2013 - 04.2016
  • Ensured timely maintenance scheduling for all equipment.
  • Managed inventory to obtain necessary machine parts.
  • Ensured consistent equipment upkeep through scheduled cleaning and lubrication.
  • Executed precise welds for various construction needs.
  • Ensured functionality and safety of all serviced heavy equipment.
  • Operated loaders, track hoes, and rock trucks efficiently.

Welder

Atom Jet Industries
08.2011 - 04.2013
  • Optimized welding processes for efficiency.
  • Skilled in metal fabrication.
  • Conducted welding projects using Stick, Tig and Mig processes.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints.
  • Accrued extensive hands-on experience operating lathe machinery.
  • Executed precision work to tolerances within 1/64 inch.

Production Welder

Behlen Industries
07.2010 - 08.2011
  • Executed structural steel welding for rafters and columns in industrial applications.
  • Performed MIG welding processes to achieve structural integrity.

Education

High School -

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary High School
Brandon, MB
01.2010

Skills

  • Valid Driver's license
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Welding and repairs
  • Construction background
  • Daily vehicle inspections
  • Earthmoving operations
  • Experience with various pieces of equipment
  • Front end loader experience up to 52ton machine
  • Excavator experience up to 95ton machine
  • Minimal dozer experience up to 50 ton machine

Languages

English

Educational Achievements

  • Welding Technical Certificate
  • Academic Diploma

Construction Equipment Experience

  • Wheel loader up to 52ton
  • Excavator up to 95 ton
  • Skid steer
  • Rock truck
  • Minimal Dozer experience 50 ton

Railroad Heavy Equipment Experience

  • Hytracker Excavator
  • MPC Excavator
  • Hi-Rail Pickup
  • Hi-Rail Tractor Backhoe with Tie Inserter
  • Snow Fighter (Ballast Regulator)
  • Hirail pickup truck
  • Various other railroad equipment

Attributes

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Skilled operator in many different pieces of equipment
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Proficient welder
  • Blue print reading
  • Fabrication
  • Able to run and use shop machinery and tools
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Quick learner

References

Dave Lécuyer

Sigfusson northern

Supervisor

705-255-1815


Ryan Braund

Cando rail services

Senior equipment operator

204-573-2765


Craig keena

Sigfusson northern

Operator

204- 383-0286

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Northrok Construction
04.2023 - Current

Excavator Operator

Sigfusson Northern
06.2022 - 04.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cando Rail Services
08.2019 - 06.2022

Heavy Equipment Operator

GCS Energy Services
10.2018 - 08.2019

Salvage Yard Manager

Loewen Salvage
04.2016 - 10.2018

Equipment Manager and Heavy Equipment Operator

Clint Moffat and Sons ltd
04.2013 - 04.2016

Welder

Atom Jet Industries
08.2011 - 04.2013

Production Welder

Behlen Industries
07.2010 - 08.2011

High School -

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary High School
Shawn Haigh