Brian Hoover
Greenville,PA
Summary
Seasoned Equipment Engineer with progressive engineering expertise and leadership for infrastructure improvement and change capabilities. Technical problem-solver with demonstrated communication skills focused to design, develop and set-up equipment to establish and maintain production processes and achieve business goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operating Engineer
Kirila Contractors
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Carried out assigned projects and initiated project observation and research to deliver manufacturable solutions.
- Enhanced design and functionality of existing equipment to meet operational needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
Site Foreman
Milcam Inc.
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Equipment Operating Engineer
Ap'Ohoro Company
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Complete rebuild of waste water treatment plants, witch involved demolition,excavation for new structures,pouring concrete,flying in steel for iron workers,and installing underground piping.
- Bridge and roadway construction
Union Laborer
Various
10.2003 - 06.2019
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors, and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reynolds School
Greenville, PA06-2000
Certificate of Technical Studies - Auto Mechanics
Mercer County Votech
Mercer, PA06-2000
Skills
- Project planning
- Preventive Maintenance
- GPS navigation
- Troubleshooting
- Heavy equipment operation
- Heavy machinery operations
Timeline
Equipment Operating Engineer
Kirila Contractors
02.2024 - 11.2024
Site Foreman
Milcam Inc.
12.2022 - 12.2023
Equipment Operating Engineer
Ap'Ohoro Company
03.2021 - 10.2022
Union Laborer
Various
10.2003 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Reynolds School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Auto Mechanics
Mercer County Votech
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