Severn Laird
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Excavation Foreman
Forgen
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure project timelines were met efficiently.
- Coordinated team activities to maintain high standards of safety and quality.
- Trained new workers on equipment use and safety protocols effectively.
- Communicated project updates to management and team members regularly.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Operated equipment on site to complete tasks.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Forgen
Gonzales, Louisiana
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment, enhancing reliability and performance.
- Executed loading and unloading of materials with forklifts and heavy equipment, facilitating smooth operations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Managed loading and unloading of trucks with construction materials, ensuring timely delivery for projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Waste Managment
Rio Rancho, NM
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated dozer, off-road truck, compactor, wheel loader, and backhoe to effectively spread and compact dirt and trash.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline waste management operations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Louisiana Forestry Solutions
DeRidder, LA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated excavator and dozer to clear land by pulling stumps, raking ground, piling debris, and burning debris. Constructed laydown areas and roads following specifications to support project requirements. Maintained equipment to ensure proper working order
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and construction projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site plans safely and efficiently.
Foreman
Rig Masters Inc
Monterey, LA
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepped trailers, equipment, and crew members for the job. Communicated with the client for location of the job. Read prints to complete the job to specification. Trained employees to complete their tasks properly.
- Facilitated communication between management and field workers for project updates.
- Documented project progress and reported issues to upper management promptly.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rig Masters Inc
Monterey, LA
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Operate mainly an excavator to dig on live pipeline, backfill, and lift materials. Operate additional equipment such as dozer, skid steer, and forklift to perform various tasks. Setup and operate grade laser while grading. Operate a roller to pack area to test for compaction. Locate underground utilities prior to digging using locator. Assisted in labor tasks. Perform maintenance on equipment if necessary. Completed equipment checklists and assisted with necessary paperwork to maintain operational compliance.
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and construction projects.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate operational workflows on job sites.
Education
Titan Online High School
DeRidder, LADiploma - College Prep
Oakdale High School
Oakdale, LA 08.2007 - 10.2009
Skills
- Excavator operation
- Loader Operation
- Heavy Equipment
- Forklift
- Construction
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical Knowledge
- OSHA
- Welding
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Water truck
- Supervising experience
- Team coordination
- Training skills
- Project documentation
- Blueprint interpretation
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
TWIC October 2014 to October 2019 OSHA General Industry Safety and Health October 2017
Driver's License January 2025 to January 2030
NCCER Leadership Training
Timeline
Excavation Foreman
Forgen
12.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Forgen
09.2024 - 12.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Waste Managment
07.2024 - 08.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Louisiana Forestry Solutions
01.2023 - 01.2024
Foreman
Rig Masters Inc
05.2021 - 06.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Rig Masters Inc
08.2018 - 05.2021
Diploma - College Prep
Oakdale High School
08.2007 - 10.2009
Titan Online High School