Scott Witte
Rush City,USA
Summary
Dedicated civilian contractor with diverse experience in Antarctic deployments. Expertise in reporting environmental spills to minimize ecological impact. Strong analytical skills utilized to assist in the development of sustainable purification strategies. Focused on implementing pollution reduction initiatives while supporting scientific and infrastructure missions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
Mcmurdo Station
02.2020 - 08.2025
- Safely and proficiently operate light and heavy equipment such as trucks bulldozers, articulating loaders, fork-lifts, snow blasts, tracked agricultural tractors, trenchers, rock drills, Pistenbullys, dump-trucks, snow moving and grooming equipment, cranes and more.
- Performs physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of tall vehicles and heavy equipment, crawling as needed, working outdoors in extreme cold, and walking long distances daily.
- Snow shoveling, ice-chipping, and other forms of manual labor required.
- Complete daily work requests and assignments in a safe and timely manner.
- Coordinate with other Seniors within The ATO Department to ensure department-wide goals and daily operations are met. Ensure department wide resources are used efficiently.
- Ensure the safe and efficient use of all equipment assets at McMurdo Station and its surrounding areas.
- Ensure all team members are performing daily equipment checks. Make sure all safety and maintenance issues are reported.
- Conduct equipment familiarization with team members to gauge proficiency levels, prior to any equipment operation.
- Provide daily written reports summarizing work completed, issues encountered, lessons learned, and equipment status. Complete effective pass-downs of information from shift to shift. Keep management informed of current tasking status.
- Also, participate in training for spill response to ensure that while out in the field, we impact the environment as little as possible.
Cargo Person, Senior
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
Mcmurdo Station & South Pole
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated light and heavy equipment, including trucks, bulldozers, and front-end loaders, proficiently and safely.
- Executed physical tasks such as heavy lifting, climbing, and crawling in extreme conditions.
- Completed snow removal and ice-chipping through manual labor effectively.
- Fulfilled daily work requests and assignments promptly while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with senior staff to achieve departmental goals and optimize operations.
- Conducted daily equipment checks, reporting all safety and maintenance issues immediately.
- Provided comprehensive reports on completed work, encountered issues, and equipment status.
Supply Technician, Senior
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
Mcmurdo Station
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated light and heavy equipment, including trucks, bulldozers, and front-end loaders, proficiently and safely.
- Executed physical tasks such as heavy lifting, climbing, and crawling in extreme conditions.
- Completed snow removal and ice-chipping through manual labor effectively.
- Fulfilled daily work requests and assignments promptly while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with senior staff to achieve departmental goals and optimize operations.
- Conducted daily equipment checks, reporting all safety and maintenance issues immediately.
- Provided comprehensive reports on completed work, encountered issues, and equipment status.
- Monitored inventory levels and conducted periodic physical counts to ensure accuracy.
- Update incoming hazardous materials SDS information, both physical and digital, for station-wide safety.
- Daily Communication Either verbal or written between other Warehouse Seniors for both Project and Sustaining efforts
- Facilitated regular audits to ensure compliance with inventory policies and standards.
Supply Technician
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
Mcmurdo Station
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Operated light and heavy equipment, including trucks, bulldozers, and front-end loaders, proficiently and safely.
- Executed physical tasks such as heavy lifting, climbing, and crawling in extreme conditions.
- Completed snow removal and ice-chipping through manual labor effectively.
- Fulfilled daily work requests and assignments promptly while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with senior staff to achieve departmental goals and optimize operations.
- Conducted daily equipment checks, reporting all safety and maintenance issues immediately.
- Provided comprehensive reports on completed work, encountered issues, and equipment status.
- Monitored inventory levels and conducted periodic physical counts to ensure accuracy.
- Update incoming hazardous materials SDS information, both physical and digital, for station-wide safety.
- Facilitated regular audits to ensure compliance with inventory policies and standards.
Cargo Person
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
Palmer Station
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Operated light and heavy equipment, including trucks, bulldozers, and front-end loaders, proficiently and safely.
- Executed physical tasks such as heavy lifting, climbing, and crawling in extreme conditions.
- Participation on the Station Spill and Fire teams with monthly drills and Audits of Equipment to ensure emergency readiness
- Completed snow removal and ice-chipping through manual labor effectively.
- Fulfilled daily work requests and assignments promptly while adhering to safety protocols.
- Conducted daily equipment checks, reporting all safety and maintenance issues immediately.
- Provided comprehensive reports on completed work, encountered issues, and equipment status.
- Monitored inventory levels and conducted periodic physical counts to ensure accuracy.
- Update incoming hazardous materials SDS information, both physical and digital, for station-wide safety.
- Daily communication, either verbal or written, between other warehouse seniors for both project and sustaining efforts.
- Facilitated regular audits to ensure compliance with inventory policies and standards.
Supply Technician
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
Mcmurdo Station
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Operated light and heavy equipment, including trucks, bulldozers, and front-end loaders, proficiently and safely.
- Executed physical tasks such as heavy lifting, climbing, and crawling in extreme conditions.
- Completed snow removal and ice-chipping through manual labor effectively.
- Fulfilled daily work requests and assignments promptly while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with senior staff to achieve departmental goals and optimize operations.
- Conducted daily equipment checks, reporting all safety and maintenance issues immediately.
- Provided comprehensive reports on completed work, encountered issues, and equipment status.
- Monitored inventory levels and conducted periodic physical counts to ensure accuracy.
- Update incoming hazardous materials SDS information, both physical and digital, for station-wide safety.
- Daily Communication Either verbal or written between other Warehouse Seniors for both Project and Sustaining efforts
- Facilitated regular audits to ensure compliance with inventory policies and standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rush City High School
Rush City, MN07-2003
Skills
- Maximo record keeping
- Heavy Equipment operation
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer Service
- Safety protocol adherence
- Team coordination
- Effective communication
- Report writing
- Time management
- Spill response training
- Problem solving
- Equipment operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
02.2020 - 08.2025
Cargo Person, Senior
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
10.2019 - 03.2020
Supply Technician, Senior
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
01.2019 - 08.2019
Supply Technician
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
01.2018 - 08.2018
Cargo Person
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
12.2016 - 10.2017
Supply Technician
PAE (Pacific Architects and Engineers)
01.2016 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Rush City High School