Daniel E. Harrington
Zeeland,MI
Summary
Experienced construction diver with a proven track record of three years in diverse aquatic environments. Skilled in participating in extended dives to successfully complete construction and maintenance tasks. Demonstrates exceptional situational awareness and technical proficiency, particularly in challenging circumstances.
Reliable heavy equipment operator consistently delivering efficient and accurate results. Excited to leverage construction experience and operator skills in a new role. Diligent and hard-working, known for contributing solid effort as a valuable team member. Highly organized with excellent communication skills. Recognized as a reliable worker with a strong work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Diver/ Dive Contractor
Underwater Construction Corp.
01.2022 - Current
- Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance
- Bridge and Dam Inspections
- Recovered objects beneath silt and water, connecting hooks and elevating with cranes, winches or derricks.
- Utilized underwater telephones, beacons and signal lines to effectively communicate with staff above water.
- Supervised and trained other divers in performance of essential functions and duties of position.
- Used diver helpers, diving suits and other scuba gear properly and safely to aid in successful diving operations.
- Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety.
- Used power and hand tools to remove objects obstructing marine railways and strainers with safety and accuracy.
- Exercised impeccable risk management with regular revisions to safety protocol.
- Inspected underwater pipelines, pilings, buoy systems and plant intakes with CCTV, digital photography and testing equipment.
- Communicated with workers on surface while underwater using signal lines or telephones.
- Remained calm and focused, even during stressful or intense diving situations.
- Reviewed all emergency procedures before each dive and followed safety protocols to protect team members.
Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Concrete Etc.
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Molon Excavating
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
- Checked and tested underground gas lines and pipes to verify proper functionality.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
- Completed prompt snow removal process during and after weather events.
- Leveraged snow removal equipment to plow streets and parking lots.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Palletizer
Harbison Walker International
02.2015 - 08.2020
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Stocked and sorted packaging and replenished supplies to achieve consistent productivity levels.
- Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
- Sealed products by applying appropriate fastenings and ties and confirmed seal integrity to prevent product and packaging damage.
- Regulated machine flow, speed and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items and cut stencils and stencil information on containers such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
Horizontal Construction Engineer (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
United States Army
06.2010 - 01.2014
- Equipment operated included, dozers, skid steers, excavators, graders, scrapers, front end loaders, rollers, and water trucks
- Conducted in-depth research to develop recommendations for approaches, concepts, materials or equipment.
- Collected and managed data to develop engineering estimates.
- Prepared construction reports to document progress and recommend corrective courses of action.
- Conducted safety inspections and risk assessments before and during drilling operations to determine adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management, and HSE compliance.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Secret/ Top Secret Clearance
- Leveraged scraper to cut and spread fill material.
- Operated tractor-trailer to transport heavy construction equipment.
- Created project schedules and job scopes to coordinate activities.
- Collaborated with project stakeholders and interacted with officials to respond to inquiries and resolve problems.
- Mobilized tractor crawler to clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill and stockpile.
Education
Vocational ACDI Certification - Commercial Diving
Commercial Divers International
Goodyear, AZ08-2022
Basic Combat Training/Advanced Individual Training - Horizontal Construction Engineer
United States Army
High School Diploma -
Newaygo High School
Newaygo, MINo Degree - Diesel Mechanics
Newaygo County Career Tech Center
Skills
- Weed removal
- Industrial maintenance
- Team operations
- First aid and CPR
- Hull cleaning
- Recompression chamber operations
- Dive locker maintenance
- Underwater construction
- Diving equipment maintenance
- Underwater structure inspection
- Machinery inspection
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Excavation
Military Service
United States Army, 06/10, 01/14, Secret/ Top Secret, Horizontal Construction Engineer (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), Responsible for maintaining equipment, Responsible for pre-operating procedures, Equipment operated included dozers, skid steers, excavators, graders, scrapers, front end loaders, rollers, and water trucks
Timeline
Maintenance Diver/ Dive Contractor
Underwater Construction Corp.
01.2022 - Current
Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Concrete Etc.
02.2021 - 12.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Molon Excavating
08.2020 - 01.2021
Palletizer
Harbison Walker International
02.2015 - 08.2020
Horizontal Construction Engineer (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
United States Army
06.2010 - 01.2014
Vocational ACDI Certification - Commercial Diving
Commercial Divers International
Basic Combat Training/Advanced Individual Training - Horizontal Construction Engineer
United States Army
High School Diploma -
Newaygo High School
No Degree - Diesel Mechanics
Newaygo County Career Tech Center
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