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Chase Darbyshire

Houston,TX

Summary

Talented Crew Foreman/Operator, successful at directing Equipment crews. Proficient in safety practices, budget guidelines and log updates. Prepared to bring 20+ years of related experience to a new position with your company. Dedicated to supporting team members and job requirements with efficient and safe heavy equipment operation. Trained in different types of equipment, Finish Grade including Maintainer, Excavator, Dozer, Wheel Loader, Dump truck and All Terrain Forklift. Collaborated closely with site team members to complete work on-time and without incidents.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Contract

Turner Industries
05.2024 - 05.2025

Excavated for exploratory location of live pipeline inside of refinery. Worked closely with plant operators to complete a wide variety of tasks with; Excavator, Dozer,Maintainer, dump trucks. Followed very strict safety guidelines while maintaining production to complete tasks.

Journyman Finish Operator

S&B Industries
01.2024 - 05.2024

Excavate for installation of 20" pipe at 25' depth. Backfill. Followed government standards for the Strategic Oil Reserves site.

Finish Operator/Crew Leader

BELFINGER
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Chemical Plant projects, new construction & upgrades to existing plants
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols & procedures
  • Oversaw heavy equipment operators
  • Acted as a Finish Operator

Finish Operator/Crew Leader

KIEWIT MINING GROUP
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Alaskan Gold Mine project
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols & procedures to ensure a safe working environment for crews
  • Oversaw heavy equipment operators
  • Finish Operator on an excavator

Heavy Equipment Operator

BARNARD CONSTRUCTION
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Border wall project
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new employees to improve crew efficiency and productivity
  • Achieved success as a Finish Operator
  • Led the crew of 4 as a Crew Leader in the civil engineering market
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and promote a safety culture among the crew members

Heavy Equipment Operator

BECHTEL
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • LNG Plant Project, soil mixing with sand and concrete
  • Achieved success as a Finish Operator
  • Operating excavator, motor grader, and dozer

Heavy Equipment Operator

CAJUN INDUSTRIES LLC
09.2016 - 03.2022
  • Inspected, repaired and maintained equipment for durability and optimal performance
  • Protected equipment and personnel from safety concerns by noting and avoiding potential hazards like utility lines
  • Kept equipment properly fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands
  • Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements
  • Located and marked underground services such as pipes and wires to determine accurate digging locations
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues for proper materials movement
  • Completed jobs operating, Motor Grader, Track Hoe, Dozer, Wheel Loader, Dump Truck, All Terrain Forklift with advanced skill
  • Confirmed that all safety protocols were adhered to and that team members followed such measures to avoid accidents and injuries
  • Helped construction personnel with specific job tasks
  • Followed company policies by performing pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completing all reports accurately
  • Performed grading and shaping land for building and finishing purposes (Blue Top)
  • Ensured that each trench had been properly graded according to specifications
  • Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift
  • Followed the company's strict safety protocols for machinery operation and encouraged other employees to do the same
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill

Equipment Manager

BECHTEL
11.2014 - 08.2016
  • Instructed users on the proper and safe use of equipment such as, Track Loaders, Dozers, Track Hoes, Wheel Loaders, Maintainers
  • Assigned equipment to users based on specific needs
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies, multitasking on heavy equipment and tools to aid with timely project completion
  • Performed detailed equipment inventories and ordered more supplies
  • Executed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies
  • Checked out equipment on day-by-day basis to identify concerns and coordinate corrective actions
  • Maintained and organized equipment storage areas regularly
  • Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks on heavy equipment, including excavators and dozers

Heavy Equipment Operator

PRIMORIS INDUSTRIAL
02.2013 - 10.2014
  • Operated heavy equipment to perform industrial construction in support of job completion activities. Motor Grader, excavator, dozer, forklift
  • Followed the company's strict safety protocols for machinery operation and encouraged other employees to do the same
  • Protected equipment and personnel from safety concerns by noting and avoiding potential hazards like utility lines
  • Helped construction personnel with specific job tasks
  • Performed grading and shaping land for building and finishing purposes

Heavy Equipment Operator

TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
02.2011 - 01.2013
  • Decreased task turnaround time 40% by using Tremble GPS and past experience
  • Operated Maintainer and various other dirt equipment to perform assigned tasks in support of civil activities
  • Followed the company's strict safety protocols for machinery operation and encouraged other employees to do the same
  • Operated construction equipment, including excavators to properly grade land
  • Located and marked underground services such as pipes and wires to determine accurate digging locations
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues for proper materials movement
  • Employed best heavy equipment operation safety practices with minimal complaints or incidents

Education

Some College - Construction

Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

High School Diploma -

Klein Forest High School
TX

Skills

  • Equipment Foreman Experience
  • Staff Leadership and Direction
  • Safety and Compliance
  • Managing Materials
  • Supplier Relations
  • Budget Administration Skills
  • Documentation Skills
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Safety Procedures
  • Task Coordination and Prioritization
  • Solid Communication Skills
  • Valid Class A TX Driver License
  • Heavy equipment operation

Additional Information

Finish Grade operator, Helped recruit, hire and train crews for project needs & Managed 8-person team focused on various jobs, Delivered effective instructions to all team members, using easily understood terminology, Completed minor machine repairs on job sites and reported major malfunctions immediately to Superintendent, Maintained safe and secure job site for entire workforce to prevent injuries and errors, Inspected equipment after every shift to verify proper functionality and identify any maintenance or repair needs.

Timeline

Maintenance Contract

Turner Industries
05.2024 - 05.2025

Journyman Finish Operator

S&B Industries
01.2024 - 05.2024

Finish Operator/Crew Leader

BELFINGER
08.2023 - 12.2023

Finish Operator/Crew Leader

KIEWIT MINING GROUP
06.2023 - 08.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

BARNARD CONSTRUCTION
04.2023 - 06.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

BECHTEL
12.2022 - 04.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

CAJUN INDUSTRIES LLC
09.2016 - 03.2022

Equipment Manager

BECHTEL
11.2014 - 08.2016

Heavy Equipment Operator

PRIMORIS INDUSTRIAL
02.2013 - 10.2014

Heavy Equipment Operator

TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
02.2011 - 01.2013

Some College - Construction

Southwest Texas State University

High School Diploma -

Klein Forest High School