Travis Grenon
Bismarck,North Dakota
Summary
Accomplished Operator Technician with extensive experience in civil and pipeline construction, excelling in earthmoving and putting pipe together whether it be 20’ in the ground or 60’ in the air. Proficient in operating heavy machinery, including excavators, motor graders and dozers, while demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Committed to maintaining safety and efficiency on every project, ensuring high-quality results under challenging conditions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator Technician
Bianca Pipeline Services
Arnegard, ND
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Safely performed every pipeline involved operating task from beginning to end of projects with excavators, dozers, motor graders and side booms
- Safely excavated live existing high pressure/volitile and fiber optic lines
- Operated in often close quarters, extreme weather conditions, under narrow time constraints
- Performed trenching, pipe installation, and backfill operations
- Excavated tie in points by means of bell hole with 1.5:1 slope, 2 means of egress and 3’ of clean excavation shoulder for safe work area
- Maintained safe work area of machinery using spotters
- Performed routine maintenance and maintained orderly and clean equipment
- Maintained good rapport with management, inspectors and clients
- Safely assisted in high pressure hydro testing operations
Operator
Grenon and Sons Construction
Grass Valley, CA
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Conducted safe excavations for underground utilities including water, sewer, and storm drains.
- Excavated building pad and roadway subgrades and finish grades with both operator skill and GPS
- Ensured thorough compaction on all pads and roadways
- Utilized staking and GPS for establishing grades and boundaries
- Conducted safe and sanitary excavation and transport of soil contaminated with lead and arsenic
- Maintained a clean work area at all times
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to ensure longevity
- Scheduled and performed routine maintenance of medium and heavy duty trucks, 5-30 ton excavators, dozers, motor graders, backhoes, loaders, small engine equipment and maintained detailed maintenance records
- Performed heavy mechanical tasks such hydraulic line replacements, hydraulic cylinder rebuilds, axle repairs, fabrication and external engine repair
Operator
Jones Contractors
Watford City, ND
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Safely performed every pipeline involved operating task from beginning to end of projects with excavators, dozers, motor graders and side booms
- Safely excavated live existing high pressure/volitile and fiber optic lines
- Operated in often close quarters, extreme weather conditions, under narrow time constraints
- Assisted HDD contractor by excavating entry and exit points, constructed drilling fluid barriers, disposed of cuttings, assisted tooling changes, mobilized HDD materials
- Performed trenching, pipe installation, and backfill operations
- Excavated tie in points by means of bell hole with 1.5:1 slope, 2 means of egress and 3’ of clean excavation shoulder for safe work area
- Maintained safe work area of machinery using spotters
- Performed routine maintenance and maintained orderly and clean equipment
- Maintained good rapport with management, inspectors and clients
Operator
A&B Pipeliners
Watford City, ND
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted HDD contractor by excavating entry and exit points, constructed drilling fluid barriers, disposed of cuttings, assisted tooling changes, mobilized HDD materials
- Performed trenching, pipe installation, and backfill operations
- Excavated tie in points by means of bell hole with 1.5:1 slope, 2 means of egress and 3’ of clean excavation shoulder for safe work area
- Maintained safe work area of machinery using spotters
- Maintained good rapport with management, inspectors and clients
Laborer/Operator/CDL Driver
Jones Contractors
Watford City, ND
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Safely performed assembly of pipeline facilities, vessels, skids, tanks, flares. Mechanical pipe assembly from 150psi to 2500 psi, 1”-20”
- Safely transported machinery and pipeline materials
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks and machinery to ensure longevity
- Performed Right of Way restoration and maintenance
- Installed pipelines for Oil well gathering networks
Directional Driller/CDL Driver
Boyd and Co.
Alexander, ND
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed site preparation operations for Horizontal Directional Drilling operations including but not limited to topsoil removal, entry and exit excavations, and equipment mobilization.
- Safely performed HDD operations across roadways, wetlands and railroads
- Performed tooling changes, drilling fluid production, and drilling rig repairs on rod loaders, kellys, rod vices, and hose replacements.
- Mobilized heavy equipment, water and HDD materials to worksite
- Ensured safe and ecological disposal of mud waste and cuttings.
- Facilitated interstate transportation of tooling and machinery.
Bore Support/CDL Driver
Del Sha HDD
Fort Smith, AR
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Performed site preparation operations for Horizontal Directional Drilling operations including but not limited to topsoil removal, entry and exit excavations, and equipment mobilization.
- Supported operations for operations of 200k lb drilling rig
- Performed tooling changes, drilling fluid production, and drilling rig repairs on rod loaders, kellys, rod vices, and hose replacements.
- Mobilized heavy equipment, water and HDD materials to worksite
- Ensured safe and ecological disposal of mud waste and cuttings.
- Facilitated interstate transportation of tooling and machinery.
- Maintained safe and productive work practices despite negligible resources
Bore Support/CDL Driver
Black Eagle Energy Services
Berthoud, CO
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Performed site preparation operations for Horizontal Directional Drilling operations including but not limited to topsoil removal, entry and exit excavations, and equipment mobilization.
- Performed tooling changes, drilling fluid production, and drilling rig repairs on rod loaders, kellys, rod vices, and hose replacements.
- Secured CDL as part of job responsibilities.
- Mobilized heavy equipment, water and HDD materials to worksite
- Carried out Hydrovac potholing activities with adherence to safety protocols near high-pressure water jets and loud work areas.
- Ensured safe and ecological disposal of mud waste and cuttings.
Operator/Fleet Manager
Grenon and Sons Construction
Grass Valley, CA
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Conducted safe excavations for underground utilities including water, sewer, and storm drains.
- Excavated building pad and roadway subgrades.
- Maintained a clean work area at all times
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to ensure longevity
- Scheduled and performed routine maintenance of medium and heavy duty trucks, 5-30 ton excavators, backhoes, loaders, small engine equipment and maintained detailed maintenance records
- Performed heavy mechanical tasks such hydraulic line replacements, hydraulic cylinder rebuilds, axle repairs, fabrication and external engine repair
Laborer
Jones Contractors
Watford City, ND
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Assembled mechanical prefabricated pipe fixtures and valve sets up to 600 psi.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Operator
MP Nexlevel
Grass Valley, CA
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Performed excavations and installation of 1-1/4” and Microduct conduit and splice boxes with adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted pneumatic mandreling to ensure structural integrity.
- Conducted non destructive potholing operations to ensure safety of nearby facilities
- Ensured safety and cleanliness in diverse work environments, including rural roadsides and highways.
- Performed maintenance on equipment to ensure longevity
Pipelayer
Grenon and Sons Construction
Grass Valley, CA
06.2006 - 05.2013
- Safe, efficient and precise installation of Water, Storm Drain, Sewer, Joint Trench
- Installed various facilities including but not limited to fire hydrants, backflow devices, drain inlets, manholes, detention basins, building connections, transformer pads.
- Enhanced workplace safety by consistently following standard operating procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities by addressing unexpected complications during pipe installation processes.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Sustained positive working relationships with subcontractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders through effective communication skills.
- Increased overall project quality by performing thorough inspections of installed pipes to detect leaks or defects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nevada Union High School
Grass Valley, CA06.2006
Skills
- Excavator- proficiency and smooth operation in trenching, over-excavating, clear/grub, subgrades, material handling Familiarity in Cat Grade Control Familiarity with 3-50 ton
- Dozer- proficient in a D6 or D8 with/without GPS
- Grader- proficient in finish grade with GPS
- Skip loader proficient
- Rover proficient
- Grade stake proficient
- Exceptional problem solving abilities
- Exceptional mechanical abilities
- Exceptional communication skills
- Safety is always #1
Accomplishments
- Paradigm 92 mile 2 line 16”pipeline
- MPLX Bakken Area Storage Hub Tank Farm
- Stanley ND- Stanley Booster Station
- New Town, ND-Van Hook 24 mile 20” pipeline.
- Boulder, CO-Excel Energy 16” pipeline
- Bull Shoals Lake sewer line
- Many commercial and residential developments
Timeline
Operator Technician
Bianca Pipeline Services
07.2024 - 02.2025
Operator
Grenon and Sons Construction
11.2020 - 06.2024
Operator
Jones Contractors
02.2018 - 11.2020
Operator
A&B Pipeliners
10.2017 - 11.2018
Laborer/Operator/CDL Driver
Jones Contractors
02.2017 - 10.2017
Directional Driller/CDL Driver
Boyd and Co.
07.2016 - 02.2017
Bore Support/CDL Driver
Del Sha HDD
03.2016 - 06.2016
Bore Support/CDL Driver
Black Eagle Energy Services
09.2015 - 03.2016
Operator/Fleet Manager
Grenon and Sons Construction
08.2014 - 09.2015
Laborer
Jones Contractors
02.2014 - 08.2014
Operator
MP Nexlevel
05.2013 - 02.2014
Pipelayer
Grenon and Sons Construction
06.2006 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Nevada Union High School