Gavin Goodnight
Parkersburg
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman and Pipeline Welder with a proven track record at Buckeye Elm Contracting. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and safety compliance, adept in heavy equipment operation and precision welding. Successfully enhanced productivity by minimizing downtime, with a strong focus on achieving project timelines through effective team coordination and advanced problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Buckeye Elm Contracting
11.2020 - Current
- Operate range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operate excavators, bulldozers, skid stears and mulching equipment with and without GPS capabilities to execute tasks while practicing safety measures.
- Demonstrates the ability to quickly adapt to changing project requirements and unexpected obstacles.
- Troubleshoots and repairs equipment issues to reduce down time and increase productivity.
- Successfully work as a leader for operators and laborers to maintain high quality standards and a safe work environment to meet project timelines.
- Effectively communicate and coordinate with project managers to optimize resource allocation and project execution.
Pipeline Welder
General Pipeline Construction
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and fitting pipes before welding.
- Executed precision welding on high-pressure pipelines while consistently meeting quality benchmarks.
- Weld and repair defective equipment for job site efficiency and productivity to reduce downtime and meet completion timelines.
- Consistently collaborate with pipeline team to meet project deadlines and maintain high quality safety standards following OSHA guidelines.
Welder Helper
Bruce Allen Pipeline
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained readiness of materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals for task efficacy.
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas to reduce workplace injury and maintain productivity.
- Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly and reduce waste.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work to aid in meeting job deadlines.
- Accurately weld bore casings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wirt County High School
Elizabeth, WV05-2013
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Good judgement
- Team leadership
- Basic Computer Skills
Certification
OSHA-10
Hazwhopper 40
Asbestos Hazard Abatement Supervisor
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Buckeye Elm Contracting
11.2020 - Current
Pipeline Welder
General Pipeline Construction
08.2018 - 09.2019
Welder Helper
Bruce Allen Pipeline
08.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Wirt County High School
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