Louis Halbgewachs
Lethbridge
Summary
Highly skilled and safety-conscious professional with a strong background in trucking, heavy equipment operation, and oil & gas industry roles. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting, problem resolution, and compliance with safety protocols. Self-starter with excellent communication skills, a clean driving record, and a proven ability to work effectively in challenging environments. Motivated to contribute to company success and continuously build on existing skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Elk Valley Resources
02.2025 - Current
- Transported Coal and Materials: Safely operated large haul trucks to transport coal from the mining face to various locations, such as stockpiles, crushers, and processing plants, ensuring timely and efficient movement of materials.
- Heavy Equipment Operation: Maneuvered heavy-duty mining trucks on rugged, uneven terrain, maintaining full control of the vehicle even in challenging environments (steep grades, poor weather, etc.).
- Safety Compliance: Adhered to strict safety protocols, including pre-trip vehicle inspections, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with all mine safety regulations.
- Maintenance and Inspection: Conducted daily inspections of trucks, checking for mechanical issues and performing routine maintenance tasks such as tire checks, fluid levels, and cleaning to ensure safe operation.
- Communication & Coordination: Coordinated with mine supervisors, loading/unloading teams, and other personnel to ensure smooth operations and timely transportation of coal.
- Environmental Awareness: Ensured that coal was transported without spills and followed best practices to minimize dust and environmental impact.
- Record Keeping: Documented daily transport activities, including load weights, trip times, and any incidents, to maintain accurate operational records.
Contracted Battery Operator Oil and Gas
Surge Energy LTD
02.2022 - Current
- Maintaining and repairing company assets and equipment of an oil and gas battery
- Operation training and support assistance in a Gas production plant that processed 250 dec of gas daily
- Monitoring instrumentation regarding temperature, pressure and levels for gas and oil production optimization
- Identification and problem-solving of operational problems; plus issuing permits for support service companies
- Effectively learning on the job, able to give attention to details, working long outdoor hours and providing on-call service
- Compliance with health, safety and environmental practices and procedures
- Awareness of emergencies and initiating response procedures for maximum containment and safety
- Safety Compliance & Risk Management: Adhered to safety protocols while working with battery-powered systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and mitigating risks such as fires, leaks, and equipment failures in hazardous environments
Terminal Manager
Provost Freight Lines/Manitoulin Transport
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Ensure daily operations and logistics for a 150km region
- Managing employees, training new employees and scheduling shifts
- Overseeing maintenance and functioning of company trucks, trailers, facilities and yard
- Responsible for receiving and delivery of freight from terminal to customers
- Skills in operating a fork-lift, driving 1-5 ton trucks and an apprentice picker operator
- Focusing and implementing the company vision in all areas
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance employee skills, productivity, and overall job satisfaction.
- Evaluated risks associated with terminal operations regularly; implemented preventive strategies to mitigate potential negative impacts on business continuity.
Self-Employed
Saddle-Up Contracting
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Servicing the pipeline industry and commercial construction with heavy equipment
- Professionally operated a dozer, excavator, grader, and skid steer as per contract
- Fulfilling contracts could include management of crews, overseeing building pads, trenches, and finish grade on a timeline
- Acquiring a skillset to follow blue prints to prepare land for building
Seed Plant Operator
Sunny K Seeds
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Operating and maintaining an organic seed cleaning plant, including transitioning seeds and machinery per specifics
- Cleaning, maintaining grains bins and transferring seed and chaff logistics as per customer order
- Providing customer service for grain received and shipped
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Exceeded quality control standards by maintaining strict attention to detail during production processes and final product testing.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
Education
High School Diploma -
ST. JOES HIGHSCHOOL
Grande Prairie, ABPower Engineering Class 4
SAIT
Calgary, AB01-2024
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer literacy
- Heavy lifting
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Stress management aptitude
- Problem-solving capacity
Accomplishments
HIGHSCHOOL FOOTBALL
2014 - 2019
Lead team as Captain. Achieved team awards of Rookie of the Year and Defense Player of Year. Helped St. Joes’ Celtics win Peace Bowl Championship and place third in provincials.
HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS TRIPS
2008 – 2016
Seven trips to Northern Mexico and Nicaragua to help with humanitarian needs in areas of building houses, churches, a clean water well and distributing food and clothing.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
2016- present
Rebuilding and selling vehicles. Helping on grain and livestock farms whether operating machinery to plant or harvest crop or feeding and moving cattle. Hunting, target and skeet shooting.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Elk Valley Resources
02.2025 - Current
Contracted Battery Operator Oil and Gas
Surge Energy LTD
02.2022 - Current
Terminal Manager
Provost Freight Lines/Manitoulin Transport
08.2020 - 02.2022
Self-Employed
Saddle-Up Contracting
06.2018 - 08.2020
Seed Plant Operator
Sunny K Seeds
01.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
ST. JOES HIGHSCHOOL
Power Engineering Class 4
SAIT
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