Christopher S. Hamilton
Apache Junction,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Irrigation Technician
HMI
Phoenix, AZ
04.2022 - Current
- Working under direction of ADOT to perform preventative and reactive maintenance on irrigation systems.
- Prioritize and correct irrigation breaks, leaks and other issues quickly to restore service.
- Supervised and guided repair and installation projects making sure work was performed correctly and systems were fully operational.
- Used problem solving skills to eliminate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Lead Welder, Crane Operator, Mine Maintenance
New Gold Mesquite Mine
Brawley, CA
06.2007 - 02.2017
- Performed structural maintenance and repairs on mining and construction equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, perform mechanical and electrical repairs to minimize downtime.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA and MSHA standards.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
- Trained employees on using the tools and machines to perform their work and the operation of mining heavy equipment.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Developed and supervised Mine maintenance fall protection program.
Education
GED
Skills
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- System Repairs and Maintenance
- High mechanical aptitude
- Problem solving skills
- Training & Development
Timeline
Irrigation Technician
HMI
04.2022 - Current
Lead Welder, Crane Operator, Mine Maintenance
New Gold Mesquite Mine
06.2007 - 02.2017
GED