Nicholas Blaszka
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
A seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, adept in operating a diverse range of machinery and executing complex projects with precision. Known for exceptional leadership in supervising teams at Amon Construction, ensuring safety compliance, and enhancing work efficiency. Excels in machinery repair and maintenance, coupled with strong time management and effective communication skills, consistently meeting critical deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
Tonopah, AZ
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, forklifts and many other forms of equipment.
- 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.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Sandblasting in the underground piping.
- Patch work on cement pipes
- Fixed equipment when the shop was backed up to make sure the task at hand was finished.
- Have proper understanding of the importance of PPE.
- Time management
Marine Construction Foreman/ Truck & Equipment, Me
Amon Construction
New Gretna, NJ
09.2010 - 04.2022
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure through diligent time management abilities.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Would work on and fix the diesel work trucks to ensure regular maintenance schedule, and to fix any issue the trucks would have at any given moment.
- Would work on and fix any equipment, and small motors that would need to be fixed and maintained. Including hydraulic lines and crimping of new ends.
- Used unified jacking system to lift homes and would also fix and maintain anything that would need servicing.
- Small welding on equipment and trailers as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Regional High School
Bayville, NJSmall Motor Mechanics
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Jackson, NJSkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Skid steer proficiency
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Following directions
- Repair and maintenance
- Effective communication skills
- Team leadership
- Safety procedures
- Time maintenance
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
04.2022 - 02.2025
Marine Construction Foreman/ Truck & Equipment, Me
Amon Construction
09.2010 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Central Regional High School
Small Motor Mechanics
Ocean County Vocational Technical School