Contina Brooks
Springfield,MA
Summary
Dynamic Operating Engineer with a proven track record at MARR Crane and Rigging, excelling in heavy equipment operation and safety maintenance. Recognized for enhancing project efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving skills, while fostering strong relationships across teams. Committed to quality improvement and maintaining high safety standards on all work sites.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Engineer
MARR Crane and Rigging
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by quickly identifying issues during equipment operation, implementing corrective actions to prevent further complications or potential hazards arising within the work environment.
- Enhanced equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and addressing issues promptly.
- Contributed to successful projects completion with effective communication between stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and clients.
- Incorporated industry best practices into daily operations, staying updated on new technology advancements and trends.
- Ensured safety at work sites, adhering to strict guidelines and regulations.
- Increased overall efficiency with thorough inspections of heavy equipment before and after each use.
- Improved team productivity by providing ongoing training and mentorship for junior engineers.
- Established strong working relationships with cross-functional teams comprising various stakeholders such as management personnel from other departments within the organization resulting in seamless coordination efforts throughout all levels of operation.
- Developed solutions-oriented approaches to address challenges faced during project execution phases while minimizing disruptions to progress timelines.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Collaborated with project managers to coordinate schedules, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
Operating Engineer
S&R Corporation
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Contributed to the overall success of projects by consistently meeting or exceeding performance parameters for quality, safety, and cost control.
- Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
- Maximized resource utilization by conducting regular inventory assessments and maintaining accurate records of available tools and materials.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Ensured safety at work sites, adhering to strict guidelines and regulations.
- Increased overall efficiency with thorough inspections of heavy equipment before and after each use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Collaborated with project managers to coordinate schedules, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
Education
Journeyman - Operating Engineer
Local 98 Apprenticeship
Southwick, MA06.2020
BSW - Social Psychology
Westfield State College
Westfield, MA05.1992
Skills
- Computer skills
- Industrial safety
- Heavy equipment operation
- Materials movement
- Equipment inspection
- Quality improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Labor relations
- Documentation processes
- Safety maintenance
- Adaptable and flexible
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Site cleanup
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Team communication
- Hazard identification
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Worksite safety and maintenance
- Relationship building
- Maintenance documentation
Timeline
Operating Engineer
MARR Crane and Rigging
09.2024 - Current
Operating Engineer
S&R Corporation
01.2019 - 06.2021
Journeyman - Operating Engineer
Local 98 Apprenticeship
BSW - Social Psychology
Westfield State College