COLT MURDOCH
Athens,TX
Summary
Accomplished Underground Foreman with a proven track record at Primoris T&D, adept in underground construction and crew leadership. Excelled in enhancing safety, reducing project timelines by effective site coordination, and mentoring teams for peak performance. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and fostering environmental awareness, achieving significant cost savings and safety improvements.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Foreman
Primoris T&D
Athens, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Installed primary underground power utilities for companies such as Oncor.
- Monitored daily progress reports and adjusted plans to ensure timely project completion.
- Managed budgets effectively by tracking expenses diligently, avoiding cost overruns on multiple projects.
- Mentored junior miners to enhance skills and improve overall team effectiveness.
- Enforced strict adherence to safety guidelines and regulations, significantly reducing accidents and injuries.
Underground Foreman
Henkels & Mccoy
Athens, TX
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Enhanced underground safety by implementing rigorous inspections and maintenance protocols.
- Managed budgets by tracking expenses, ensuring adherence to financial limits on multiple projects.
- Monitored daily progress reports and adjusted plans to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Maintained high-quality standards on projects through ongoing training and performance evaluations of team members.
- Managed budgets effectively by tracking expenses diligently, avoiding cost overruns on multiple projects.
- Enhanced communication among crew members with daily briefings, fostering improved teamwork and coordination.
Directional Drilling Foreman
MJ Pipeline
Terrell, TX
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Managed drilling-related contracts with service providers, ensuring timely delivery of services while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Managed drilling contracts with service providers, ensuring timely service delivery and maintaining cost controls.
- Minimized downtime for drilling operations through proactive troubleshooting and prompt maintenance of drilling equipment.
- Mentored and trained junior directional drillers, contributing to a skilled workforce capable of handling complex drilling operations.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Monitored job progress and employee performance to ensure project completion ahead of deadlines.
Equipment Operator
Jay Construction
Palestine, TX
07.2011 - 01.2014
- Operated various heavy equipment daily, ensuring precise execution of tasks to meet project specifications.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards and regulations for PPE, hand signals, and equipment movements to maintain safe work environment.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Maintained, cleaned, and inspected equipment after each job to ensure optimal performance and readiness for subsequent tasks.
- Operated machining equipment safely with a team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
Ceremonial Guardsman
US Navy
Washington, DC
07.2010 - 07.2011
- I preformed full honors funerals for fallen service men & women being laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.
- I received an Honorable / Medical retirement due to being involved in a service related injury.
- Collaborated with team to offer support and guidance during projects.
- Facilitated day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless coordination among team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Malakoff High School
Malakoff, TX05.2010
Skills
- Underground Construction
- Excavation Techniques
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Confined Space Entry
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Environmental compliance
- Worksite safety
- Construction supervision
- Site coordination
- Crew Leadership
- Employee Training
- Critical Thinking
- Electrical Installation
Certification
Class A CDL license
Timeline
Underground Foreman
Primoris T&D
01.2022 - Current
Underground Foreman
Henkels & Mccoy
02.2018 - 01.2022
Directional Drilling Foreman
MJ Pipeline
01.2014 - 02.2018
Equipment Operator
Jay Construction
07.2011 - 01.2014
Ceremonial Guardsman
US Navy
07.2010 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Malakoff High School