Christopher Johnson
Douglas,WY
Summary
Reliable Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, blades, dozers, and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination, attention to detail and systematic approach to completing accurate work. Focused on supporting jobsite work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Worked closely with ground crew and equipment operators to complete on-time jobs with no safety incidents. Ready to bring 10+ years of experience and operator skills to a new role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent/Lead Foreman
Burnt Mountain
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Supervised staff by checking work against project expectations.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Communicated and documented expectations to subcontractors during weekly meetings.
- Remained aware of project costs and notified project team of anticipated exceptions to estimates.
- Assisted in scheduling inspections for job sites and projects.
- Instructed personnel on use and maintenance of equipment and immediately notified supervisor of needed repairs.
Operator
Michels Corporation
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
Operator
Milestone Companies LLC
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- T&M assignments
Heavy Equipment Operator
Performance Energy Services
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
Maintenance Supervisor
M & E Oilfield Servies
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
Construction Foreman
Crossfire, LLC.
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
Operator
M & M Excavating Co., Inc.
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Efficiently worked next to other moving equipment to complete job tasks in a timely manner
- Communication with Semi Trucks importing and exporting material
Lead Foreman
K & K Oil Field Services LLC
01.2009 - 02.2017
- Assigned tasks and monitored completion of work to full satisfaction of company standards and customer requirements.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to diagnose malfunctions.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ross Excavation LLC
02.2008 - 10.2009
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yuma High School
Yuma, CO05.2001
Skills
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Pipe laying, Precise in compaction and grading
- Equipment Logs
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Parts Lubrication
- Good Judgement
- Hydraulic Lifts
- Loading and unloading ability
- Maneuvering and positioning skills
- Operation monitoring skills
- Coordination
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Equipment maintenance
- Digging and excavation skills
- Construction Management
- General Labor
- Equipment Testing
- Materials Movement
- Regulatory Compliance
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Hard Skills:
- Familiarity with common types of machinery such as excavators, backhoes, pavers, dump trucks, forklifts, cranes, loaders, graders, and rollers
- Ability to operate heavy machinery safely and properly
- Knowledge of pipeline welding processes
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manuals
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of electrical systems
- Ability to use diagnostic tools
Soft Skills:
- Safety and compliance knowledge
- Loading and unloading ability
- Maneuvering and positioning skills
- Operation monitoring skills
- Coordination
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent/Lead Foreman
Burnt Mountain
09.2021 - 11.2022
Operator
Michels Corporation
08.2018 - 10.2018
Operator
Milestone Companies LLC
06.2018 - 08.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
Performance Energy Services
03.2018 - 06.2018
Maintenance Supervisor
M & E Oilfield Servies
10.2017 - 01.2018
Construction Foreman
Crossfire, LLC.
06.2017 - 10.2017
Operator
M & M Excavating Co., Inc.
02.2017 - 06.2017
Lead Foreman
K & K Oil Field Services LLC
01.2009 - 02.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ross Excavation LLC
02.2008 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Yuma High School
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