Garrett West
Gillette,WY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator and Dragline Oiler
Peabody Energy-NARM/Dragline Dept.
Wright, WY
02.2015 - Current
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job site.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
Supervisor Step-up
Allied Nevada Gold Co.-Hycroft
Winnemucca, NV
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Responsible for crew lineout, production reports.
- Directed and supervised team of 15+ employees in daily operations.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
Turbine Technician
AES
Arlington, WY
04.2009 - 09.2012
- Performed troubleshooting of turbine systems and components, including oil sampling and metallurgy.
- Performed routine lubrication services on turbines and their components as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Inspected equipment before use to verify its compliance with safety regulations.
- Climbed towers daily to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Checked electrical components of wind systems with voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers and other devices to ensure equipment worked correctly.
- Assembled over 100 individual wind generators and constructed wind farms.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Thunder Basin Coal Co.-Black Thunder
Wright, WY
08.2005 - 04.2009
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Wildlife Technician
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Bozeman, MT
09.2004 - 08.2005
- Monitoring and assessment of wolf-ungulate interactions and trends within the GYE of SW Montana
- Collected data on animal behavior and habitats using GPS technology.
- Identified potential conflicts between humans and wildlife and proposed solutions.
- Monitored environmental conditions to assess impact on local wildlife populations.
- Assisted with trapping, tagging, tracking, and release of wild animals.
- Conducted surveys to monitor population size, health, and habitat of animals in the field.
- Conducted surveys to monitor population size, health, and habitat of animals in the field.
- Worked with landowners to develop plans that benefit both human activity and local wildlife populations.
Wildlife Biologist
Thunderbird Wildlife Consulting, LLC.
Gillette, WY
01.2002 - 09.2002
- Conducted field surveys to collect data on animal populations and habitats.
- Analyzed data to evaluate species health, population trends, and impacts of human activities.
- Contributed to research data pool by collecting and organizing information from various sources.
- Reviewed reports from field staff documenting sightings of rare or threatened species.
Fisheries Technician
United States Forest Service
Jackson Hole, WY
05.2001 - 12.2001
- Conducted field sampling of aquatic organisms, including fish and invertebrates, using seines, trawls, traps, and other gear.
- Assisted with tagging studies by attaching tags to fish specimens.
- Assessed population dynamics of fish species through observation and measurement techniques such as electrofishing surveys.
- Participated in public outreach activities such as giving presentations at conferences or workshops about fisheries conservation efforts.
- Observed and identified resident types of fish that were specific to Wyoming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Fisheries Biology And Management
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-2001
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment Logs
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Wildlife Population Planning
- Writing Reports
- Population Monitoring
- Monitoring Procedures
- Specimen Collection
- Environmental Sampling
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator and Dragline Oiler
Peabody Energy-NARM/Dragline Dept.
02.2015 - Current
Supervisor Step-up
Allied Nevada Gold Co.-Hycroft
09.2012 - 02.2015
Turbine Technician
AES
04.2009 - 09.2012
Heavy Equipment Operator
Thunder Basin Coal Co.-Black Thunder
08.2005 - 04.2009
Wildlife Technician
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
09.2004 - 08.2005
Wildlife Biologist
Thunderbird Wildlife Consulting, LLC.
01.2002 - 09.2002
Fisheries Technician
United States Forest Service
05.2001 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Fisheries Biology And Management
University of Wyoming
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