JACOB THIRY
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Safety-oriented industrial operations professional targeting Reactor Operator - License Class position . Adheres to complex operational procedures and fosters zero-incident safety cultures while operating heavy equipment in challenging environments. Combines technical expertise with a collaborative approach, leveraging teamwork skills honed through competitive athletics and a dedication to continuous learning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial/Quarry Worker
BMC Aggregates
Waterloo, USA
06.2024 - Current
- Maintain 100% compliance with strict safety regulations (MSHA/OSHA) during daily high-volume production, material handling, and bagging operations.
- Operate forklifts and material-handling machinery safely around critical infrastructure and moving components, utilizing continuous situational awareness.
- Monitor industrial yard equipment for mechanical anomalies, perform routine preventative maintenance, and execute facility groundskeeping to mitigate site hazards.
- Execute scale house logistics, performing precise load measurements, updating digital data manifests, and verifying vehicle compliance data before site entry/exit.
- Partner with geologists and technical staff to support dredge and mining operations, demonstrating the capacity to quickly learn and execute highly technical field processes.
- Utilize disciplined teamwork and clear radio communications to coordinate changing priorities with shift supervisors and field crews.
Education
High School Diploma -
Don Bosco High School
Gilbertville, IABusiness Coursework -
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IASkills
- Machinery operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Scale House Telemetry
- Procedure compliance
- Conduct of Operations
- Outdoor operations
- Log Maintenance
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Safety culture
Activities
- Teamwork & Discipline: Varsity Wrestler (4+ Years, 2-Time State Place Winner), Football (4 Years), Track & Field (4+ Years), Baseball (4+ Years)
- Strategic Focus: State-Qualifying Golf Team Member (2022)
- Leadership: Selected by peers as Homecoming King (2023)
Timeline
Industrial/Quarry Worker
BMC Aggregates
06.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Don Bosco High School
Business Coursework -
Hawkeye Community College