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Skills
Certification
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Eric McHargue

Boise,ID

Summary

Diligent Plant Supervisor and Heavy Machine Operator with 10+ years experience. Strong expertise in operating bulldozers and excavators to preform various types of grading, excavation and land clearing. Proven track record of optimizing earth moving projects. Known for driving significant productivity and cost savings through strategic process enhancements. Welding and fabricating knowledge, with a strong focus on quality control.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Supervisor & Heavy Equipment Operator

H&B Crushing
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
  • Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
  • Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as bulldozers and excavators for various construction projects.
  • Listened to equipment sounds to determine depth of cuts.
  • Provided training to new team members on proper operation techniques, enhancing overall crew proficiency with heavy equipment use.
  • Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities for process improvements in daily dozer operations tasks.
  • Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
  • Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.

Plant Supervisor

Premier Aggregates
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Continuously updated knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and technologies to keep the plant operating at peak performance and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
  • Increased production output by closely monitoring operations, identifying bottlenecks, and making necessary adjustments to workflow.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for improving overall plant performance.
  • Optimized resource allocation across various departments to maximize overall operational efficiency within budget constraints.
  • Improved plant efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing equipment usage.
  • Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas of potential improvement in plant operations, leading to increased productivity.
  • Managed inventory levels and controlled costs by implementing effective procurement strategies.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.

Equipment Operator

GCC
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Used scrapers, dozers, skid steers and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
  • Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
  • Provided valuable input during project planning phases to ensure optimal utilization of skid steer equipment capabilities.
  • Completed projects in a timely manner with precise execution of excavation, grading, and leveling tasks.
  • Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
  • Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.

Education

GED -

Grangeville High School
Grangeville, ID

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Skid steer proficiency
  • Bulldozer operation
  • Earthmoving operations
  • Welding & Fabricating skills
  • Backfilling techniques
  • Quality Control Expertise for soils and aggregates

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • MSHA/OSHA30 Certified
  • Rigging Certified

Timeline

Plant Supervisor & Heavy Equipment Operator

H&B Crushing
08.2024 - 07.2025

Plant Supervisor

Premier Aggregates
07.2022 - 08.2024

Equipment Operator

GCC
06.2021 - 07.2022

GED -

Grangeville High School

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