Desmond McCray
Hampton,VA
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and production quality, notably with Bradshaw Construction Corporation. Skilled in machine operation and problem-solving, I excel in optimizing processes and teamwork. Achieved significant reductions in maintenance downtime through proactive equipment inspections and adjustments, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and safety. Well-organized Filter Press Operator recognized for operating numerous press machines with ease and comfort. Skilled in reading, interpreting and following job specifications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Filter Press Operator
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Project
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Documents all faults and resolving them in a timely manner.
- Monitor outside process equipment.
- Authorize or co-sign maintenance work orders.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
Centrifuge Operator
Bradshaw Construction Corporation
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Operate centrifuges, pumps, filter presses, and other associated equipment.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular inspections and identifying potential issues early on.
- Enhanced production efficiency by closely monitoring centrifuge operations and adjusting parameters as needed.
- Assisted in the development of new centrifuge operating procedures, providing valuable input based on firsthand experience and knowledge.
- Increased output consistency by quickly addressing any discrepancies observed during the operation or within final products.
- Maintained a safe working environment by rigorously adhering to safety protocols and procedures during centrifuge operation.
- Enhanced operator skills through continuous learning of new techniques and technologies related to centrifugation processes.
- Operate excavator and skid-steer as necessary.
- Maintain inventory of the following Bentonite chemicals: Soda ash, E-Z Mud, Penetrol, etc
Construction Operator
R&S Construction
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment, including hand tools and power tools.
- Understood and followed both written and verbal directions.
- Dig ditches/trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level Earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating material deliveries according to planned schedules avoiding delays in the construction process.
- Upheld environmental standards by managing the proper disposal of construction waste according to regulatory guidelines.
- Improved construction efficiency by operating heavy equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Maintained worksite safety by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and industry-standard best practices.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular inspections of job sites and equipment.
- Assisted in accurate material estimations for project planning phases, ensuring adequate supplies were available when needed.
- Completed complex grading tasks with precision, ensuring proper drainage systems were implemented per design specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion by providing timely maintenance and repairs for all construction equipment used on site.
- Increased productivity, training new team members on proper equipment use and best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC06.2018
Skills
- Machine Operation
- Quality Control
- Production Monitoring
- Press troubleshooting
- Rigging and signaling
- Operational Efficiency
- Chemical Handling
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Process Control
- Centrifuge Calibration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Concrete mixing
- Soil Compaction
- Excavation Techniques
Timeline
Filter Press Operator
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Project
07.2023 - Current
Centrifuge Operator
Bradshaw Construction Corporation
08.2021 - 07.2023
Construction Operator
R&S Construction
02.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
South Mecklenburg High School
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