Arodi Chapa
Rio Grande City
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating dozers, motor graders, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hard Hat Services
Austin
07.2024 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and grading tasks on construction sites.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and equipment needs.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety practices.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards while operating heavy equipment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and equipment issues.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Belcan
Austin
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and grading tasks on construction sites.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and equipment needs.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using forklifts and other heavy machinery efficiently.
- Implemented proper techniques for operating bulldozers, backhoes, and excavators safely.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
Equipment Operator/Field Technician
Rigpower
Towanda
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and construction tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate site operations effectively.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated heavy machinery safely during excavation projects.
- Performed manual excavation for the installation and repair of utility lines.
- Operated pipeline systems to transport oil and gas efficiently.
- Monitored pressure levels and adjusted equipment as needed.
- Conducted regular inspections of pipelines for leaks and damages.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
Equipment Operator/Field Technician
Falcon Flowback Services
Monahans
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Operated pipeline systems to transport oil and gas efficiently.
- Monitored pressure levels and adjusted equipment as needed.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to ensure system reliability.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Documented daily operations and maintenance activities accurately.
- Arranged construction materials according to project needs.
- Worked closely with supervisors and other members of staff to maintain efficient operations at all times.
- Performed regular maintenance on pipeline systems to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
- Responded to emergency situations such as spills or ruptures in a timely manner.
- Performed calculations for flows, pressures and temperatures for different parts of the pipeline network.
- Monitored pressure gauges, flowmeters and other instruments to ensure system integrity and safety.
- Operated machinery to ensure smooth production processes and meet daily targets.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
Floor hand
Helmerich & Payne Inc
Tulsa
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Operated drilling equipment and tools for efficient floor operations.
- Assisted in rig maintenance and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Managed inventory of supplies and materials for daily tasks.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors.
- Conducted safety checks on equipment before operations began.
- Trained new floorhands on proper procedures and safety measures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area at all times.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues encountered during job duties.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as needed.
- Installed casing strings into wells in accordance with engineering specifications.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing tasks.
- Tested pressure gauges, valves, and flowmeters to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Mixed, weighed or measured and monitored shaker and mud tank operations.
- Maintained records of material usage and disposal according to company guidelines.
- Provided assistance to other crew members during emergency situations as needed.
- Participated in rig mobilization and demobilization processes, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Operated and maintained drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps, and drilling mud systems.
- Recorded drilling activity and equipment logs accurately and timely.
Education
Rio Grande City High School
Rio Grande City, TXSkills
- Safety compliance
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Utility installation
- Project coordination
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Safety procedures
- Excavation
- Skid steer proficiency
- Backhoe handling
- OSHA 10 certification
- Commercial construction experience
- Slope stabilization methods
- Heavy equipment operator
- Heavy lifting
- Valid Driver's license
- OSHA certification
- Dozer blade usage
- Loader operation
- Rigging and hoisting safety
- Trenching and shoring safety
- Forklift operation certification
- Loading and unloading
- Earthmoving operations
- Grading techniques
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hard Hat Services
07.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Belcan
08.2020 - 06.2023
Equipment Operator/Field Technician
Rigpower
09.2018 - 03.2020
Equipment Operator/Field Technician
Falcon Flowback Services
10.2015 - 02.2018
Floor hand
Helmerich & Payne Inc
05.2012 - 01.2015
Rio Grande City High School