Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record in safety compliance and project management. Expertise in overseeing operations and implementing effective safety programs to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
MJVanDamme
Marquette, MI
04.2014 - Current
Union OE 324 Heavy Equipment Operator
Various equipment experience.
GPS and plan reading experience.
Site preparation, cut/fill, load-out, underground, foundation, finish grade, etc. experience.
Project Manager: Eagle Mine Surface Support, and OTR Trucking.
Supervisor: Eagle Mine Surface Support, and OTR Trucking.
Operator: Eagle Mine.
Operator: Kalamazoo River Restoration Project. (Enbridge)
Groomer
Marquette Montain
Marquette, Michigan
12.2013 - 04.2014
Snow surface management
Operator
PFM
Truckee, CA
05.2010 - 05.2013
Water and power installation for snowmaking systems for ski resorts across the western US.
High angle excavation and installation.
Various equipment experience.
Snow Surfaces Manager/Operator
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
Norden, CA
12.2006 - 05.2013
Oversight of all snow surfaces, including 20+ direct reports of a 24/7 operation.
Responsible for creating and implementing safety program including SOP documents.
Payroll & scheduling.
Creation and oversight of successful terrain park program for all ages.
Created and maintained interdepartmental relationship throughout company.
Snowcat operations, PistenBully and Prinoth
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business/Construction Management
NMU
Marquette, MI
MSHA Certified Trainer (Blue Card)
Lean Six Sigma Certified
Skills
Heavy equipment operation
Safety compliance
Project management
Mechanical knowledge
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
MJVanDamme
04.2014 - Current
Groomer
Marquette Montain
12.2013 - 04.2014
Operator
PFM
05.2010 - 05.2013
Snow Surfaces Manager/Operator
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
12.2006 - 05.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Business/Construction Management