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Chad Kratzer

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator /Shop Worker

Phoenix Group
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.

Instructor

M & A Safety Services
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.

Lead Production Operator

Fieildwood Entergy LlC
07.2013 - 06.2019
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
  • Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
  • Prepared machines for daily use by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
  • Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
  • Actively participated in team projects and met critical deadlines.
  • Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
  • Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
  • Operated top-of-the-line equipment while adhering to safety procedures and effectively generated results.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills through positive interactions with site managers, outside contractors and junior on-site staff.
  • Managed inventory control and entered results into data system.
  • Instructed team members on safety protocols and monitored workers' adherence to such measures.
  • Handled all machines and chemicals.
  • Operated Hydraulic Cranes and Air Tuggers to carry out production tasks.
  • Supervised and coordinated production activities of site facilities to meet set production and work targets to meet safety standards.
  • Experienced with plant start-up and shut down, process plant monitoring, wellhead surveillance and well testing.
  • Trusted to perform early production testing and production operations field testing.
  • Replaced worn-out machine parts and produced tests for quality standards.
  • Demonstrated strong capacity for team building by leading site preparation team to complete mission-critical projects on time or ahead of schedule.

Lead Production Operator

Apache Corporation
06.2010 - 04.2013
  • Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances and sequence of operations.
  • Reduced accidents and injuries by observing safety policies and procedures.
  • Calibrated and adjusted equipment to achieve quality production.
  • Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.
  • Read and interpreted documents to reach maximum productivity and achieve quality objectives.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Oversaw logistics and inventory management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jennings High School
Jennings, LA
05.1986

Skills

  • Hydrologic Crane Operator / Rigger
  • Operate Pressure Vessels
  • Tanks
  • Glycol Units
  • ESD Systems
  • SCADA Systems / Solenoid Controlled
  • Pneumatic Panels / Versa valves
  • Heater Treaters
  • Line Heaters
  • SCSSV'S , SDV'S, and SSV'S
  • Frontend Loader / Backhoe / Skid-steer / Bulldozer

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator /Shop Worker

Phoenix Group
09.2022 - 04.2023

Instructor

M & A Safety Services
05.2021 - 07.2022

Lead Production Operator

Fieildwood Entergy LlC
07.2013 - 06.2019

Lead Production Operator

Apache Corporation
06.2010 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

Jennings High School

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