Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
OSHA training completion
Timeline
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Jonathan Catchot

Equipment Operator
Moss Point,MS

Summary

Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator gifted in equipment inspection, maintenance and operation. Responsible team player with strong patience, attention to detail and systematic approach to completing accurate work. Excellent materials management abilities and understanding of safety zones.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

KEMRON Environmental Services Inc.
Pascagoula, MS
07.2017 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
  • Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Selected and fastened bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors using hitches.
  • Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
  • Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
  • Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
  • Placed and assembled different types of pumps to move various substances, i.e., water, lime, bentonite, caustic, sulfuric and phosphoric acids, sulfur and polymer.
  • Assisted Machinist in cutting and beveling flanges/gaskets and rethreading same. Also, building and rebuilding pumps.
  • Knowledgeable of some electrical, replacing breakers, motors and some wiring. (Proper lockout/tagouts with permits)
  • Assisted welding with cutting and burning.
  • Supervised job and crew to maintain operations. Waste water treatment upkeep of remainder of what is in plant.
  • Held positions of Technician, Supervisor and Foreman in addition to Operator.

Restaurant/Bar Manager

Wahoo's Bar And Grill Restaurant
Biloxi, MS
05.2016 - 07.2017
  • Orchestrated social functions, formal engagements and business meetings, resulting in significant increase in overall sales.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
  • Processed in-house batching of syrups, tonics, tinctures, bitters and infusions.
  • Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Determined business needs by acquiring client feedback for process improvements.
  • Motivated and disciplined employees and implemented new mentoring program, which increased worker morale.

Fine Dining Server

Morton's Steakhouse
Biloxi, MS
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
  • Suggested wine pairings to go with specific menu items.
  • Ran food from chefs to guest tables with dishes that required special serving techniques.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Operator

Mississippi Phosphates
Pascagoula, MS
05.2014 - 01.2015
  • Fed raw materials into machines.
  • Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Operated in DAP plant controlling, moving and maintaining process of creating and sampling fertilizer which included many components i.e., phosphoric and sulfuric acids, ammonia, steam valves, cleaning and maintaining chutes, conveyor belts, shakers and bag housing.
  • Cleaned loading and unloading hoppers, rail cars, and barges.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Central High School
Hurley, MS
05.2007

Skills

  • Safety Program Understanding
  • Effective Communication Skill
  • Project Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Time Management
  • Proficiency with Attachments
  • Team Leadership
  • OSHA 10 Certification
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Worksite Safety and Maintenance
  • Equipment Selection
  • Troubleshooting
  • Adaptable and Flexible

Certification

CPR/AED Certified

TWIC

OSHA training completion

OSHA HAZWOPER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

KEMRON Environmental Services Inc.
07.2017 - Current

Restaurant/Bar Manager

Wahoo's Bar And Grill Restaurant
05.2016 - 07.2017

Fine Dining Server

Morton's Steakhouse
01.2015 - 05.2016

Operator

Mississippi Phosphates
05.2014 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

East Central High School

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