Baxter Fosheim
Gillette,WY
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator and Welder with a proven track record in a mining environment, showcasing expertise in operating a variety of heavy machinery and advanced welding techniques. Demonstrates exceptional collaboration and problem solving skills, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and safety compliance. Renowned for reliability and adept multitasking, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Eagle Specialty Materials
Gillette, WY
12.2023 - Current
- Operation of large dozer platforms, including Cat D11 and Komatsu 475A.
- Various mechanical and electric-drive haul trucks.
- Using dozers in multiple applications, including working above production diggers to move material into a safe working scenario.
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Fuel & Utility
Kiewit/Buckskin
Gillette, WY
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Proficient operation of Cat Motor Grader (24M, 24H &16H)
- Utility personnel operating various equipment including Cat 950 loader and small excavators
- Crew fueler, using multiple different platforms of fuel truck to fuel and oil a vast variety of heavy equipment and maintain their operation.
- Experienced with the controls and operation of a variety of haul truck.
- Utilizes other tools to assist in task for mine production and hazard prevention (Poly pipe fusion, Cable handler, Godwin pumps, Terex and Allmand light plants).
Field Welder
L&H Industrial
Gillette, WY
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Disassemble and reassemble Mining equipment such as Shovels, Draglines and crushers.
NARM/Manpower
Wright, WY
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Checked equipment for defects before and after the shift, and submitted reports indicating the equipment's condition..
- Operated Cat D11 dozer, as well as Liebherr and Komatsu haul trucks, in both coal and overburden.
Shop Welder/Fabricator Assistant
Nelson Brothers Mining Service
Gillette, WY
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Utilized welding to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
- Maintain the structural integrity of the companies bulk trucks as well as fabricated new parts and tools for use in the field.
- Redesigned parts and created detailed blueprints to help with further builds and maintenance.
Welder Level 2
Key Technology
Walla Walla, WA
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Set up equipment and weld parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned, secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares, and calipers according to blueprint specifications.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together, properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding And Fabrication
Western Dakota Technical Institute
Rapid City, SD05.2016
High School Diploma -
Moorcroft Senior Highschool
Moorcroft, WY05.2014
Current On Active MSHA Certification And Refresher
MSHA Certified
Gillette, WYSkills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- PPE Use
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Eagle Specialty Materials
12.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Fuel & Utility
Kiewit/Buckskin
12.2021 - 12.2023
Field Welder
L&H Industrial
03.2021 - 12.2021
NARM/Manpower
10.2020 - 03.2021
Shop Welder/Fabricator Assistant
Nelson Brothers Mining Service
04.2018 - 05.2020
Welder Level 2
Key Technology
03.2017 - 04.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Welding And Fabrication
Western Dakota Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Moorcroft Senior Highschool
Current On Active MSHA Certification And Refresher
MSHA Certified
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