Danny Hopkins
Santee ,Ca
Summary
I am a sincere, loyal and dedicated individual who has a great deal of ambition. Although I have extensive experience in the construction industry using heavy equipment, I love to learn, and am always up to a challenge. I get along well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my best to an employer. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Technical Advisor
San Diego Gas & Electric
06.2023 - Current
- Safety subject matter expert, training specialist for heavy equipment and other various tasks.
- Reviewed technical guidelines to verify compliance with information security standards and best practices.
- Contributed technical oversight to assist team project fulfillment.
- Advised project managers on simultaneous technical workstreams, aiding in alignment of broader business goals.
- Identified and demolished development roadblocks to prohibit slowed operations or halted productive development efforts.
- Cultivated technical expertise concerning at-issue products by reviewing up-to-date documents.
- Communicated project status to managers, authoring reports to provide up-to-date overviews of ongoing progress.
Equipment Training Specialist
SDG&E
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Plans, develops, and conducts skill training programs involving the application, operation, and utilization of construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment
- Conducts audits, complies data and disseminates information in a way that is easy for all to understand
- Provides recommendations for improvement in records keeping and training.
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.
- Documented participation and evaluated learning for each participant.
- Assisted in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for organizations, departments and individuals.
- Utilized cross-training techniques to boost productivity and develop each team member's individual skills set.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Designed and facilitated training courses, aligning new learning development and solutions to organization's strategic goals, mission and vision.
- Developed training handbooks, computer tutorials and reference materials.
- Developed training curricula and recommended programs that met instructional goals and objectives.
- Conducted orientation sessions to assess skill levels and areas of strength and weakness.
- Prepared videos for online and remote instruction.
- Worked with central management to identify, plan, align, and address training needs.
- Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Foreman
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Working as a Foreman and running a crew in addition to Heavy equipment operator subcontracted to SDGE Transmission, digging near utilities, to allow access to maintain the high pressure transmission Gas lines
- Maintaining customer relations
- Dealing with Venders, Project oversite, Scheduling and billing.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- 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.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Working as a Heavy equipment operator subcontracted to SDGE Transmission, digging near utilities, to allow access to maintain the high pressure transmission Gas lines.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
Operations Team Lead
SHARP'S BACKHOE SERVICE, INC.
04.2014 - 10.2019
- Working with the owner to expand his team to create a new level of professionalism in the highly competitive equipment operations industry
- Fleet maintenance oversite
- Training and verifications, job walks, material management, customer relations.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
- Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
General Foreman
Klondyke Construction LLC / Elemental Energy, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Schedule Approx
- 70 Operators and Laborers, Time management, Job costing, order/ track job supplies and equipment, training of new operators, conduct weekly safety meetings, develop job reports for the owner, collaborate with other trades, on site customer service, supervise inspections, operate equipment, pioneering and heavy grading.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Completed final walkthrough at job sites to close out projects.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Analyzed blueprints to determine where to run cabling, and install electrical shelters.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
Backfill Foreman
Jones bros. construction
04.2005 - 08.2011
- Schedule Approx
- 30 operators on multiple sites, Time management, Job costing, order/ track job supplies and equipment, train new operators, conduct weekly safety meetings, develop job reports for the owner, collaborate with other trades, on site customer service, supervise county inspections, operate equipment, pioneering and heavy grading.
- Monitored quality of work to meet required timelines and specifications.
- Preplanned daily activities and managed crew productivity to meet job schedule.
- Motivated workers using strong communication and leading by example.
- Looked for ways to improve safety, quality and productivity.
- Ordered and coordinated delivery of necessary materials.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
Lead Mechanic
Dwayne Anderson Racing Ent.
03.1998 - 07.2006
- Race car preparation.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for racing vehicles.
- Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
Education
Skills
- Leadership
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Change Orders
- Safety Management Systems
- Construction Site Inspections
- Operational Efficiency Analysis
- Risk Management
- Technical Operations Management
- Remedial Training Design
- Technical Training Leadership
- Operational Documentation Editing
- Training Curriculum Design
- Scope Definition
- Product Development
- Project Coordination
- Department Management
Honors Awards
Safety award - John McCall, 02/01/21, Awarded for excellence under pressure.
Certification
- Safety classification and learning Training -
Timeline
Field Technical Advisor
San Diego Gas & Electric
06.2023 - Current
Equipment Training Specialist
SDG&E
02.2023 - 07.2023
Foreman
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
02.2021 - 02.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2021
Operations Team Lead
SHARP'S BACKHOE SERVICE, INC.
04.2014 - 10.2019
General Foreman
Klondyke Construction LLC / Elemental Energy, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Backfill Foreman
Jones bros. construction
04.2005 - 08.2011
Lead Mechanic
Dwayne Anderson Racing Ent.
03.1998 - 07.2006