Patrick Ormsby
Henderson,TX
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment professional with 15+ years of experience in plant, mine, and roadside operations. Strong in pre-shift inspections, safe equipment operation, and team coordination. Focused on keeping work moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Wrecker Driver
Wallace and Sons' Wrecker Service
Henderson, TX
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Transported disabled vehicles using wrecker truck and winch equipment to ensure timely recovery.
- Assisted stranded motorists by efficiently removing and recovering vehicles to restore mobility.
- Secured vehicles for safe transport at roadside and service sites.
- Navigated through traffic and adverse weather conditions during roadside recovery to ensure safety and prompt service.
- Kept contact with dispatch for call details and pickup directions.
- Completed pre-trip checks on wrecker trucks and service equipment.
Equipment Operator
Luminant
Tatum, Texas
01.2007 - 12.2021
- Operated heavy equipment to support efficient operations at Luminant power plant and mine sites.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as motor graders, bulldozers, haul trucks, frontend loaders, dragline, skid steer, scraper, water truck, end dumps, coal hauler, forklift, and backhoe to move earth and materials.
- Utilized equipment to meet project deadlines and maintain quality standards.
- Followed safety procedures during loading, hauling, grading, and material movement.
- Inspected equipment before shifts and reported maintenance needs to supervisors.
- Reported equipment condition following inspections to ensure safety.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate safe equipment movement on site.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Cleared work areas and moved materials to support Luminant production schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated materials for transport to designated areas. with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Performed grading of site land to prepare surfaces for construction projects. of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately identify boundaries for excavation sites during projects. to accurately locate boundaries for excavation sites.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
Surface Water Treatment Operator
City of Henderson Water Department
Henderson, TX
10.1999 - 02.2005
- Operated water treatment equipment for city maintenance plant operations.
- Monitored chemical levels and adjusted treatment processes for potable water.
- Operated filtration systems to remove impurities from raw water sources such as rivers and lakes.
- Monitored water quality, including pH levels and turbidity, using testing equipment.
- Monitored chemical feed pumps to verify proper chemical dosage in treated water.
- Adjusted chemical dosages based on results of laboratory tests to ensure proper operation of plant equipment.
- Collected water samples for testing and process control checks.
- Inspected pumps, valves, and tanks during daily maintenance rounds.
- Responded to equipment alarms and corrected system malfunctions.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on pumps, valves, and other mechanical systems in the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of water treatment facilities to identify any potential issues or areas for improvement.
- Cleaned treatment areas and maintained safe work conditions.
- Backwashed filters to remove dirt, grime and buildups.
- Operated forklifts and air compressors for material handling.
- Prepared records of plant operations, material quantities and laboratory test results.
- Recorded meter readings and plant logs for regulatory compliance.
- Recorded data related to water treatment operations, including flow rates, chemical concentrations, and pressure readings.
- Recorded operational data, personnel attendance or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Participated in regular meetings with supervisors and colleagues to discuss progress towards goals set by management.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems within the facility.
- Operated and adjusted equipment controls to purify and clarify water.
- Operated and adjusted equipment controls to purify and clarify water.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
TJC
Tyler, TexasSome College (No Degree) - Basic
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TXSkills
- Wrecker operation
- Vehicle recovery
- Towing operations
- Winch operation
- Winch controls
- Tow rigging
- Roadside assistance
- Accident management
- Problem solving
- Emergency response
- Emergency readiness
- Pre trip inspection
- Equipment inspection
- Truck maintenance
- Load securement
- Traffic laws
- Heavy lifting
- Hydraulic operation
- Clear communication
- Situational awareness
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Defensive driving
- Traffic laws
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team coordination
- Roadside experience
- Organizational planning
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Safe driving practices
- Cargo handling
- Equipment storage
- Endurance training
- Equipment storage
- Cargo handling
- Endurance training
Timeline
Wrecker Driver
Wallace and Sons' Wrecker Service
02.2022 - 10.2022
Equipment Operator
Luminant
01.2007 - 12.2021
Surface Water Treatment Operator
City of Henderson Water Department
10.1999 - 02.2005
Some College (No Degree) -
TJC
Some College (No Degree) - Basic
Kilgore College