Joshua Oster
Drasco
Summary
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator and Wind Turbine Technician with a proven track record at BNI Coal and NextEra Energy Resources. Excelled in earthmoving operations and decision-making, enhancing project efficiency and safety. Demonstrated expertise in machinery inspection and preventive maintenance, significantly reducing equipment failures. Actively contributed to team improvement and safety standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bni Coal
04.2014 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and End 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.
Wind Turbine Technician
NextEra Energy Resources
06.2005 - 03.2014
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Promoted continuous improvement within the team by sharing experiences, lessons learned, and proposing process enhancements during regular meetings or training sessions.
- Improved wind turbine efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
- Performed quality audits of maintenance activities to ensure high standards are consistently met, resulting in reduced rework or equipment failures.
- Enhanced workplace safety with thorough inspections of wind turbines to identify potential hazards and address them promptly.
Education
Intermediate Certificate - Power Plant Technology
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND08-2004
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Earthmoving operations
- Decision-making
- Safety compliance
- Repair and maintenance
- Dozer operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Machinery inspection
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bni Coal
04.2014 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician
NextEra Energy Resources
06.2005 - 03.2014
Intermediate Certificate - Power Plant Technology
Bismarck State College
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