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Brackston Duffin

Spanish Fork,UT

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Crusher Operator

Geneva Rock Products
Pelican Point, UT
06.2020 - Current
  • Operate and maintain crusher equipment including conveyors, feeders, and screens.
  • Completed significant repairs on major mining components, consisting of cone crushers, jaw crushers, and screens.
  • Maintain daily logs of operation activities and document maintenance performed on crushers.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations while operating crushing equipment.
  • Perform pre-start checks to ensure machines are ready for use.
  • Monitor the performance of crushers by regularly checking output and adjusting settings as required.
  • Troubleshoot issues with machinery such as jamming or breakdowns and repair accordingly.
  • Record production data such as tons per hour processed, downtime.
  • Perform minor repairs on crushing machinery using hand tools or welding equipment as needed.
  • Identify potential problems with machinery before they become major issues.
  • Follow safety protocols at all times while working around heavy machinery.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Trotter Construction Company Inc.
Grassy Butte, ND
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Operated and completed repairs on mobile crushing equipment.
  • Worked mostly in an open pit mine, loading trucks and crushing.
  • Worked with Front-End Loaders, Scrapers, Backhoe, Skidsteer, Haul-Truck, with a little experience in dozing and excavating
  • Kept equipment properly fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Followed the company's strict safety protocols for machinery operation and encouraged other employees to do the same.
  • Produced numerous oil facility pads, access roads, and drainage systems.
  • Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.

Roustabout / Pipefitter

E&M Services
Watford City, ND
02.2018 - 03.2019

-Operation of multiple types of heavy equipment (Backhoe, Skidsteer, Telehandler, Front End Loader)

-Built dozens of tanks batteries, from start to finish.

-Showed a keen ability of taking measurements and making the proper deductions, reducing the amount of time spent remaking components.

-Showed incredible care for company tools / equipment.

-Received certifications in NORM/TENORM, equipment certifications, H2S Clear, and CPR Certifications just to name a few

Education

Utah State University

High School Diploma -

Logan High School
2015

Skills

  • Efficient at Pre-Operation Inspections
  • Knowledgeable on Maintenance Procedures
  • Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Construction Background
  • Understanding of Safety Protocols
  • Exceptional Problem-Solving Skills
  • Technical Understanding
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

Production Goals
-Maintained mining equipment to maximize production and minimize downtime and meet or exceed our production goals.

Safety

-Performed proper inspections of crusher on daily basis and corrected safety hazards to mitigate risk of injury or citations from MSHA

-Consecutively made suggestions, and trained others on proper personal protective equipment, as well as streamlining our process.

Leadership

-Worked with our crew in a semi-leadership role to help fellow team members stay on task and further their knowledge / abilities.

Timeline

Crusher Operator

Geneva Rock Products
06.2020 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Trotter Construction Company Inc.
03.2019 - 04.2020

Roustabout / Pipefitter

E&M Services
02.2018 - 03.2019

Utah State University

High School Diploma -

Logan High School
Brackston Duffin