Jason Covault
Operating Engineer
Joliet,IL
Summary
Dynamic Operating Engineer with extensive experience at Local 150, excelling in heavy equipment operation and system troubleshooting. Proven track record of enhancing equipment performance and ensuring safety compliance. Strong problem-solving abilities led to significant reductions in downtime, contributing to successful project completions while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Operating Engineer
Local 150
Joliet, IL
01.1997 - Current
- Ensured safety at work sites, adhering to strict guidelines and regulations.
- Maximized resource utilization by conducting regular inventory assessments and maintaining accurate records of available tools and materials.
- Enhanced equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and addressing issues promptly.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by quickly identifying issues during equipment operation, implementing corrective actions to prevent further complications or potential hazards arising within the work environment.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving mechanical problems efficiently.
- Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
- Established strong working relationships with cross-functional teams comprising various stakeholders such as management personnel from other departments within the organization resulting in seamless coordination efforts throughout all levels of operation.
- Developed solutions-oriented approaches to address challenges faced during project execution phases while minimizing disruptions to progress timelines.
- Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes.
- Contributed to the overall success of projects by consistently meeting or exceeding performance parameters for quality, safety, and cost control.
- Improved team productivity by providing ongoing training and mentorship for junior engineers.
- Leveraged knowledge of engineering principles to design innovative systems that increased operational effectiveness and energy efficiency.
- Incorporated industry best practices into daily operations, staying updated on new technology advancements and trends.
- Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Maintained technical fluency in required equipment and networking hardware for assigned jobs and facilities.
- Coordinated engineering assignments for multiple simultaneous projects to fulfill prescribed project requirements.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
Operating Engineer, Scraper
Ryan Incorporated
Janesville, WI
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Ensured safety at work sites, adhering to strict guidelines and regulations.
- Enhanced equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and addressing issues promptly.
- Maximized resource utilization by conducting regular inventory assessments and maintaining accurate records of available tools and materials.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by quickly identifying issues during equipment operation, implementing corrective actions to prevent further complications or potential hazards arising within the work environment.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving mechanical problems efficiently.
- Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
- Increased overall efficiency with thorough inspections of heavy equipment before and after each use.
- Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
Operating Engineer, Combination/Backhoe/Skidsteer
JEM Development Inc.
Summit, IL
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Ensured safety at work sites, adhering to strict guidelines and regulations.
- Enhanced equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and addressing issues promptly.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by quickly identifying issues during equipment operation, implementing corrective actions to prevent further complications or potential hazards arising within the work environment.
- Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
- Established strong working relationships with cross-functional teams comprising various stakeholders such as management personnel from other departments within the organization resulting in seamless coordination efforts throughout all levels of operation.
- Developed solutions-oriented approaches to address challenges faced during project execution phases while minimizing disruptions to progress timelines.
- Contributed to the overall success of projects by consistently meeting or exceeding performance parameters for quality, safety, and cost control.
- Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Assisted in the planning of excavation projects by providing expert input on equipment needs and capabilities.
- Collaborated with project managers and team members for successful completion of excavation projects.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines while working in challenging environments, minimizing accidents and injuries.
- Aided in successful infrastructure installations by carefully digging trenches according to specifications provided by engineers or architects.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Followed exact digging plans within capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
- Notified supervisor to escalate issues needing further investigation or study.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gavit High School
Hammond, IN 06.1991 - 06.1995
Skills
Heavy equipment operation
Materials movement
System troubleshooting
Industrial safety
Equipment inspection
Pneumatic systems proficiency
Environmental compliance
Mechanical aptitude
Health and safety compliance
Excavation and backfilling
Land clearing
Road construction
Problem-solving
Equipment and Experience
28 years of experience in:
Bulldozer
Excavator
Loader
Skidsteer
Forklift
Cranes
Sideboom
Motorgrader (haul roads)
Articulating End Dumps
Pipe Bending machine
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Plant work
Pipeline work
Earth Moving
Certification
OSHA 10 Certification, Local 150 ASIP
Timeline
Operating Engineer, Scraper
Ryan Incorporated
10.2024 - 11.2024
Operating Engineer, Combination/Backhoe/Skidsteer
JEM Development Inc.
09.2023 - 02.2024
Operating Engineer
Local 150
01.1997 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gavit High School
06.1991 - 06.1995
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