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Skills

  • Leadership in high-profile projects
  • Emergency situation handling
  • New employee training
  • Safety procedures
  • Laser leveling proficiency
  • MS Office
  • Haul truck coordination
  • Problem resolution
  • Foundation digging
  • Team management

Work Experiences

  • Allowed for continuous operation.
  • Achieved a President's Club-winning workplace safety record.
  • Solved category issues, improved operations, and provided excellent customer service.
  • Actively participated in site planning meetings to provide input on excavation strategies, improving method efficiency by 25%.
  • Collaborated with a team of operators.
  • Assisted in overburden removal processes, working across multiple shifts to clear system of land for project expansion.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Collaborated with Northwind to ensure material excavation met state and federal project specifications, maintaining 100% compliance.
  • Adhered to stringent safety protocols.
  • Assisted in cutting operational costs.

Summaries

  • Within Miscellaneous, senior Shovel Operator and outstanding performer in cross-functional collaboration and client relations.
  • Adhered to environmental regulations.
  • Completed project 38% under budget.
  • Shovel Operator is a multi-talented Shovel Operator who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.
  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
  • Shovel Operator with 7 years of successful quality assurance and data analysis experience.
  • Cleared process for site expansion.
  • Achieved optimal results.
  • Complied with safety guidelines.
  • Employee who works hard and has a positive attitude.

Accomplishments

  • Utilized 3D modeling software to visualize excavation plans, resulting in enhanced site clarity and improved decision-making for resource allocation.
  • Trained 9 new operators on best practices related to equipment handling and safety protocols, contributing to the team's Employee of the Year certification within three years.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 11 in the development of system.
  • Developed and implemented excavation plans that reduced average load cycle time by 83%, increasing daily production rates.
  • Collaborated with a team of 8 to successfully complete a initiative-mile trench digging project, exceeding the targeted completion date by 18 months while maintaining zero safety incidents.
  • Performed daily maintenance tasks on shovel equipment, leading to improved operational availability and reduced unplanned downtime by 20% over three years.
  • Coordinated with heavy equipment mechanics to perform preventive maintenance, which extended equipment lifespan and reduced unscheduled downtime by 83%.
  • Carried out excavation services for public utilities installations, ensuring all depth and grade specifications were met according to engineering requirements.
  • Advised site managers on excavation strategies for high-risk areas, mitigating potential hazards and ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted workflow.

Affiliations

  • National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
  • National Safety Council (NSC) - Member for Heavy Industry Safety Practices
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • Member of the Heavy Equipment College of America Alumni
  • Excavator Maintenance and Safety Training Institute
  • Member of the Institute for Advanced Mining Technologies
  • Construction & Mining Equipment Industry Association
  • Rotary International
  • Mining Contractors and Engineers Association
  • National Heavy Equipment Operators School (NHEOS) Alumni

Certifications

  • Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) - Ironclad Systems
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Surface Mining and Quarry Safety Officer Certification - 2020 - metric
  • Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Card - 2021 – procedure
  • Confined Space Entry Certification - Beacon Labs, 2022
  • Construction Equipment Operation Safety Certificate - 2024 - metric
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) Certification for Excavation & Trenching 2017
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Salesforce

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