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David Lawson

Operator
Shelby,MT

Summary

Proven skills in completing well and facility evaluations in line with compliance requirements. Detail-oriented and reliable in assessing safety devices and noting problems. Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic and repair skills. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Operator

Northwestern Energy
08.2016 - 01.2025
  • Reduced equipment breakdowns through proactive preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Complied in full with company and customer health, safety and environmental practices for maximum protection.
  • Ensured proper equipment calibration, minimizing errors that could impact fieldwork results or operations efficiency.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during unforeseen challenges, quickly adjusting plans as needed to maintain progress toward goals without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
  • Supported other crew members by carrying supplies, tools and equipment to job locations.
  • Supported environmental sustainability efforts by adhering to company guidelines concerning waste disposal and resource management practices in the field setting.
  • Maintained safety standards, conducting regular inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Achieved timely project completion with effective communication and collaboration among team members.

Underground Utility Locator

ELM Locating
02.2012 - 03.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction with timely and accurate underground utility location services provided throughout each project phase.
  • Increased safety on job sites by promptly reporting any discrepancies in utility locations or markings to supervisors.
  • Served as a reliable resource for team members and supervisors, offering valuable insights and advice in relation to locating underground utilities.

Payroll Clerk

United States Marine Corps
11.1989 - 11.1993
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
  • Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Implented various deployment plans to transfer pertinent documents on various deployments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sehome High School
Bellingham, WA
06.1989

Skills

  • Technical reporting
  • Instrumentation calibration
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment Repair
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team building
  • Effective Communication

Timeline

Field Operator

Northwestern Energy
08.2016 - 01.2025

Underground Utility Locator

ELM Locating
02.2012 - 03.2023

Payroll Clerk

United States Marine Corps
11.1989 - 11.1993

High School Diploma -

Sehome High School
David LawsonOperator