Wayne Douglas
Langley,BC
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator/Foreman
PNR Railworks
Abbotsford, British Columbia
11.2008 - 08.2024
- Planned, organized and supervised daily operations of production staff.
- Monitored quality control standards to ensure product integrity.
- Coordinated with maintenance department to schedule repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all production activities including downtime, output, scrap.
- Trained new employees in proper use of machinery and safety practices.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting machine malfunctions or process problems.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
Construction Worker
RSL Joint Venture
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2006 - 11.2008
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Surrey Secondary
Surrey, BC07-2004
Skills
- Operations leadership
- Equipment use: Loader, Excavator, Speedswing, Regulator, Spiker and Spike puller,Slave Tamper, various others
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Tool operation
- Effective Communication
- Maintenance and Repair
- Deadline Adherence
- Hand and power tools
- Loading and Unloading
- Problem-Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Customer Service
- Equipment Maintenance
- Flexible Schedule
- Valid Driver's License
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Operator/Foreman
PNR Railworks
11.2008 - 08.2024
Construction Worker
RSL Joint Venture
09.2006 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
North Surrey Secondary