Avry Burgans
Colorado City,TX
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dozers, front-end and skid loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Resourceful professional in oil field operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Works hard at maintaining safety standards, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and effective problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Silver Spur Energy Service
Ackerly, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
Pumper
Vaper Point
Big Spring, TX
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Troubleshot problems with electrical and mechanical systems used in well operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all job duties.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing operations by studying trends in production data.
- Performed routine maintenance on pumping units including changing oils and greasing bearings.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls regarding malfunctioning pumps or other equipment issues.
- Maintained records of oil or gas produced from each well and reported daily production figures to supervisor.
- Operated pumps, compressors, engines, generators, separators and related equipment.
- Calibrated gauges and instruments used for measuring pressure and temperature levels at wellsites.
- Provided technical support for other members of the team during emergency situations.
- Assisted in the installation of new pumps, pipes, valves and other components at pumping sites.
- Documented all work completed on wellsites including adjustments made to equipment settings.
- Analyzed various reports to identify any irregularities in production processes.
- Conducted periodic tests on tanks to ensure proper levels of oil and gas in storage vessels.
- Monitored meter calibrations, rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells.
- Communicated operations notes to next shift manager to create effective and detailed shift handovers.
- Wore appropriate protective equipment to prevent injury or incident.
- Coordinated work and repair actions with professionals and other support team members.
- Conducted daily well tests and maintained regular monitoring of wells and equipment.
- Kept systems working efficiently to meet daily oil, water and gas production levels.
- Observed control panels during pumping operations to monitor pressure, density, rate and concentration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coahoma High School
Coahoma, TX05-2020
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment Inspections
- Construction management
- General Labor
- Materials transportation
- Worksite safety
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Following Instructions
- Land Clearing
- Hazardous Materials
- Environmental Compliance
- Backhoe Operation
- Loader Operation
- Bulldozer Operation
- Road Construction
- Following project plans
- Daily Reporting
- System monitoring
- Leak detection
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fluid monitoring
- Reliability
- Time Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Active Listening
- Written Communication
- Parts Installation
- Vehicle operation
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Demeanor
- Equipment Repair
- Self Motivation
- Hand and power tool use
- Analytical Skills
Affiliations
very disciplined, hard working, respectful and goal driven
Certification
H2S, forklift, dozer, backhoe, skid steer, excavator and front end loader certified
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Silver Spur Energy Service
08.2022 - Current
Pumper
Vaper Point
12.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Coahoma High School
H2S, forklift, dozer, backhoe, skid steer, excavator and front end loader certified
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