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Benjamin Santana

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Hard-working professional with 2+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of cargo handling, training and development, and equipment control. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully

Experienced Equipment Operator specializing in Type work. Successful at reading and following plans, operating equipment and using tools to complete required tasks.

Experienced Crude Oil Driver with background driving and inspecting tanker trucks. Bilingual professional with skill maintaining electronic logs of vehicle service and repair.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Dedicated oil Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equipment Operator

Schlumberger
Bakersfield, CA
03.2021 - Current
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
  • Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
  • Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
  • Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
  • Checked loads against documentation before completing final delivery at destinations.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

CREW LEAD

Ken Small Industries
Bakersfield, CA
12.2018 - 03.2021
  • Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites
  • Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks
  • Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
  • Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
  • Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
  • Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand
  • Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs
  • Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly
  • Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance
  • Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results
  • Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications
  • Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
  • Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse
  • Drive machines to work sites.
  • Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads
  • Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
  • Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers
  • Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary
  • Remove debris from loaded trailers.
  • Climb ladders to inspect loads, ensuring that cargo is
  • Secure
  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Education

School Diploma -

EAST BAKERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

High School Diploma -

TIERRA DEL SOL
Bakersfield, CA
12.2013

Skills

  • Load Management
  • Materials Transportation
  • Heavy Machine Operation
  • Heavy Hauling
  • Materials Movement
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • Hydraulic Fracturing
  • Site Conditions
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Materials Usage Reporting
  • Physical Fitness
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Shipment Procedures
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • DOT Requirements
  • General Housekeeping
  • Hand and Foot Coordination
  • Customer Experience
  • Site Observation
  • Production Processes
  • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections

Additional Information

  • requestReferences available upon requestReferences available upon requestReferences available upon request

Certification

  • Licensed CDL class A - since 2021 August
  • Also obtain my hazmat & tanker’s endorsement
  • TWIC card
  • My DOT physical is up to date

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Schlumberger
03.2021 - Current

CREW LEAD

Ken Small Industries
12.2018 - 03.2021

School Diploma -

EAST BAKERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

High School Diploma -

TIERRA DEL SOL
Benjamin Santana