Jason Cournelius
Guntersville
Summary
Accomplished Heavy Equipment Operator with proven expertise at Akima, skilled in safe equipment operation and preventive maintenance. Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities and team leadership, enhancing project efficiency and safety compliance. Adapted swiftly to challenges, ensuring successful project outcomes while operating various heavy machinery. I have 20+ years experience working with small engines, and diesels.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Akima
10.2021 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
Pipeline Laborer
North Georgia Pipe
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Assisted with the transportation and loading/unloading of materials onto trucks for efficient movement between job sites.
- Contributed to successful project completion by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Pipeline Laborer
Precision
04.2015 - 10.2019
- Optimized workflow efficiency by performing routine equipment checks, maintenance, and repairs as needed.
- Supported team productivity by assisting with excavation, trenching, and backfilling activities as needed.
- Ensured accurate placement of pipelines through careful measurement and alignment tasks.
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team environment conducive to achieving success on pipeline construction projects.
- Assisted in the installation and repair of various pipeline systems, resulting in fewer leaks and enhanced system performance.
- Demonstrated versatility by supporting multiple aspects of pipeline construction, including welding, pipe bending, coating application, and hydrostatic testing procedures.
- Reduced environmental impact by implementing best practices for erosion control and spill prevention measures.
- Expanded skillset through continuous professional development opportunities such as attending trainings or obtaining relevant certifications related to the field.
- Performed repairs on pipelines.
- Improved project efficiency by ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among crew members through participation in regular safety meetings and trainings sessions.
- Minimized downtime during construction projects through proactive problem-solving skills in addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of pipeline construction projects, ensuring that project goals were met or exceeded.
- Facilitated clear communication between crew members to ensure smooth coordination of tasks throughout pipeline construction projects.
- Maintained accurate records on project progress through detailed data entry into company databases or spreadsheets for management review purposes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and cooling systems.
- Operated ground microphones and listening discs to locate hidden water line leaks.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Assisted with the transportation and loading/unloading of materials onto trucks for efficient movement between job sites.
- Contributed to successful project completion by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Pipeline Laborer
US Pipe
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported team productivity by assisting with excavation, trenching, and backfilling activities as needed.
- Ensured accurate placement of pipelines through careful measurement and alignment tasks.
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team environment conducive to achieving success on pipeline construction projects.
- Assisted in the installation and repair of various pipeline systems, resulting in fewer leaks and enhanced system performance.
- Demonstrated versatility by supporting multiple aspects of pipeline construction, including welding, pipe bending, coating application, and hydrostatic testing procedures.
- Reduced environmental impact by implementing best practices for erosion control and spill prevention measures.
- Performed repairs on [Type] pipelines.
- Expanded skillset through continuous professional development opportunities such as attending trainings or obtaining relevant certifications related to the field.
- Improved project efficiency by ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among crew members through participation in regular safety meetings and trainings sessions.
- Minimized downtime during construction projects through proactive problem-solving skills in addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of pipeline construction projects, ensuring that project goals were met or exceeded.
- Facilitated clear communication between crew members to ensure smooth coordination of tasks throughout pipeline construction projects.
- Maintained accurate records on project progress through detailed data entry into company databases or spreadsheets for management review purposes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and cooling systems.
- Operated ground microphones and listening discs to locate hidden water line leaks.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Assisted with the transportation and loading/unloading of materials onto trucks for efficient movement between job sites.
- Contributed to successful project completion by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kate Duncan Smith DAR School
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Clean driving record
- Bulldozer operation
- Front end loader operations
- Safety compliance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy haul trucking
- Bulldozer maneuvering
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Safety procedures
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Akima
10.2021 - Current
Pipeline Laborer
North Georgia Pipe
10.2019 - 10.2021
Pipeline Laborer
US Pipe
12.2017 - 04.2018
Pipeline Laborer
Precision
04.2015 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Kate Duncan Smith DAR School
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