Ben L'Hirondelle
Gift Lake,Canada
Summary
Seeking full-time employment within your organization. I am skilled at navigation and fully capable of on time deliveries. I am a personable and energetic individual who is dependable and committed to getting each job done in a quick, efficient and safe manner.
I have 16 years experience working in the oil & gas industry. I possess some safety tickets as well as a Class 1 Driver's license with air brakes. I work well under pressure and I am able to meet deadlines with great expectation. I acquire excellent communication skills and strong problem solving skills. I also work well as part of a team and independently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Winch Tractor Operator
MSS Marvin Sheehan Services
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Moved equipment between job locations, following traffic rules to prevent incidents and quickly reach new sites.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Performed daily equipment inspections, ensuring optimal tractor performance and minimizing downtime.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
Winch Tractor/Heavy Equipment Hauler
FOX Transportation Inc.
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Kept machinery in proper working order.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance records, and customer communication for DOT compliance.
- Maintained clean and organized truck interiors, ensuring a professional appearance for clients and fellow drivers.
Winch/Bed Truck Operator
NCSG Heavy Haul & Crane
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Move heavy equipment, and rig equipment
- Secured cargo loads properly, preventing damage to goods during transport.
- Haul pipe, wide loads and heavy hauls.
- Maintained high safety standards through regular vehicle inspections and adherence to company protocols.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Manager/Dispatcher Assistant.
Picker Operator/Winch Tractor/Big Bed
Bearing Oilfield Services
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Moved service rigs
- Operated big bed truck
- Operated low bed with winch tractor
- Hauled Heavy equipment, Pipe, Dirt & Gravel.
- Moved drilling rigs
- Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various shifts and schedules while maintaining consistent performance standards throughout periods of increased workload demands or personnel shortages.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors for consistently meeting or exceeding daily picking quotas.
Fluid Hauler
Fluid Pro Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Hauled fluids such as:
- Condensate
- Fresh water
- Oil
- Sour fluid
- Conducted routine vehicle checks before each assignment to ensure optimal operation conditions while on duty.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues promptly as they arose during transport operations, minimizing downtime and potential loss of revenue.
Fluid Hauler
Neon Ridge Ltd.
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Hauled fluids such as: Oil & Water
- Minimized spillage incidents with proper loading and unloading of fluids in compliance with regulations.
- Improved fluid transportation efficiency by optimizing hauling routes and schedules.
Truck Driver
NCOS
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Hauled heavy equipment
- Hauled pipe
- Oilfield maintenance as requested
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
Steamer Operator/Mini Vac Operator/Swamper
Mac's Oilfield
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Steamed out lines
- Cleaned up oil heads
- Cleaned up oil spills
- Other duties as requested
Swamper/Maintenance Worker
Total Oilfield Services
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Swamped on a 45 ton picker and big bed truck
- Serviced various rental equipment
- Traveled on trucks with drivers to assist with loading, unloading, and maintenance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols during all Swamper operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities when needed to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Mitigated potential hazards at worksites using proactive risk assessments before commencing any tasks or activities.
- Assisted operators on rigging pipeline construction.
Education
High School -
E.W Pratt High School
High Prairie, AB01.2007
Skills
- Class 1 Driver's License with air brakes
- Familiar with DOT's regulations
- Driving tandem
- Driving Tri-Tri
- Driving Tri-Quad
- Accurate record keeping of loads
- Maintaining vehicle log books
- Recognizing mechanical problems
- Correcting mechanical problems
- Conducting security checks
- Performing inspections on route
- Performing routine inspections of vehicles
- Physical stamina and strength
Certification
- Ground Disturbance for Supervisors, 01/24/16, ENFORM
- Electronic General Safety Orientation, 12/12/11, ENFORM
- Petroleum Safety Training (PST with CSTS.09), CANADIAN RED CROSS
- TDG Training Certificate, 07/28/15, 07/28/18, ENFORM
- Bear Awareness, 03/06/15, ENFORM
- H₂S Alive, 01/20/15, ENFORM
- CPR/AED Level A, 01/29/13, 01/29/16, ENFORM
- Oilfield Driver Awareness, 09/22/15, 09/22/18, ENFORM
- W.H.M.I.S., 07/28/15, Irwin's Safety Training Services
Performancesummary
I have 9 years' experience working in the oil & gas industry. I possess several safety tickets as well as a Class 1 Driver's license with air brakes. I work well under pressure and I am able to meet deadlines with great expectation. I acquire excellent communication skills and strong problem solving skills. I also work well as part of a team and independently.
Skills
Obtains a Class 1 Driver's License with air brakes, Familiar with D.O.T's regulations, Drove tandem, Tri-Tri and Tri-Quad, Kept accurate records of loads delivered and picked up, and maintained vehicle log books, Able to recognize and correct mechanical problems, Conduct security checks and inspections on route, Performed routine inspections of vehicles before leaving warehouse or terminal
Heightcm
188
Weightkg
109
References
Available Upon Request
Personal Information
- Eye Color: hazel
- Hair Color: brown
- Date of Birth: 12/18/90
- Gender: M
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Winch Tractor Operator
MSS Marvin Sheehan Services
05.2021 - 10.2021
Winch Tractor/Heavy Equipment Hauler
FOX Transportation Inc.
12.2018 - 02.2020
Winch/Bed Truck Operator
NCSG Heavy Haul & Crane
08.2017 - 11.2018
Fluid Hauler
Fluid Pro Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2016
Fluid Hauler
Neon Ridge Ltd.
01.2015 - 12.2015
Truck Driver
NCOS
01.2014 - 12.2015
Picker Operator/Winch Tractor/Big Bed
Bearing Oilfield Services
01.2013 - 06.2017
Steamer Operator/Mini Vac Operator/Swamper
Mac's Oilfield
01.2012 - 12.2013
Swamper/Maintenance Worker
Total Oilfield Services
01.2011 - 12.2012
High School -
E.W Pratt High School
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