Valerie Thompson
Equipment Operator
Columbia,LA
Summary
Pipeline operator bringing 9 years of experience in physically-challenging construction positions. Comfortable working in any weather and willing to take on any task. Well-versed in digging trenches, laying pipe and safely loading and unloading materials.
Reliable Pipeline operator knowledgeable about digging, backfilling and compacting. Skilled in operating equipment and tools, arranging materials and directing traffic.
Knowledgeable in environmental regulations and specifications. Planning to obtain my API-1169 by the end of 2023 time and work permitting
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Edge E&I Services
11.2023 - Current
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
Equipment Operator
Edge E&I Services
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
Operator / Straw Boss
PECI
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Operate excavator, forklift
- Maintain excavations to remain in compliance with O.S.H.A. and company standards
- Backfill around piping and other structural materials
- Overseeing workload for correct Installation of materials
- Complete paperwork for daily production and Maintaining regular excavation reports
Operator
PECI
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Bolt and Unbolt Pipe flanges for testing and operations
- Install and Remove silt fence for sediment control around facilities and pipeline
- Operate forklift, excavator, skid steer, roller, and off road dump truck
- Maintain clean site and organization of materials
- Store and maintain hazardous materials for disposal
- Ensuring excavations are up to standard OSHA regulations
Operator
PECI
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Loaded and Received materials
- Maintained necessary paperwork for receivables
- Installed and removed silt fence for sediment run off to maintain compliance with OSHA
- Removed sediment overflow from wetlands to restore to natural design
- Maintained Storage of hazardous materials and cleaned up spills
- Operated skid steer, excavator, forklift, dingo, off road dump truck
Operator
PECI
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Operate Forklift safely
- Loaded and unloaded equipment and materials
- Maintained proper paperwork for receivables
- Complete excavation reports daily
- Assisted in removing and installing piping in excavations
Operator
WHC Energy Services
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Backfilled hydro-vac excavations to maintain ground structure
- Assisted with normal excavation procedures including hand digging, pipe locating,
- Operated skid steer, forklift and Marooka buggies
- Probed lines to locate before digging
- Relayed dirt away from excavations
- Moved piping for welders and lowering in
Operator
PECI
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Operated forklift, skid steer, and roller
- Placed and removed mats for laydown areas
- Organized materials for storage
- Assisted civil with forms
- Moved and Relayed Pipe for welders
- Maintained ECD's around facility to ensure project stays in compliance
- Bolt up flanges for testing and operations
- Maintained paperwork for compliance of proper installation
Swamper/Laborer Worker
PECI
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted operators with excavations, Probing, and hand digging
- Maintain proper paperwork for excavations to stay compliant
- Maintained hydro-vac containment making sure ECD's are in order to protect the resources throughout the project
Swamper/Laborer Worker
Sunland Construction
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted operator with excavations maintaining proper excavation reports
- Ensuring excavations are up to standard OSHA regulations
- Constructed trench boxes for unstable excavations and assisted in installing
- Installed new piping
- Assisted with job clean up
Swamper/Laborer Worker
Sunland Construction
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted hydro-vac
- Maintained containments and ECD's to ensure resources are protected
- Constructed wash out pits
- Swamped equipment to maintain safe and efficient work
- Installed silt fence around facility
- Assisted welders and bolt up
- Assisted cranes and rigged piping for installation
Swamper/Laborer Worker
Sunland Construction
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Constructed structural steel for compressors and piping according to blueprints and design
- Assisted civil with rebar and forms
- Assisted cranes with installation of pipe and structural materials
- Unpackaged and assembled materials as received according to designs
- Swamped for excavators and other equipment to maintain safe distances from materials and employees
- Install piping
- Level and move turbines for solar
Swamper/Laborer Worker
Sunland Construction
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Demolition of old piping and building for new construction and piping
- Install new piping
- Swamp for operators to maintain safe distances from materials and employees
- Hand dig around piping and other utilities to ensure there location and integrity
Swamper/Laborer Worker
Sunland Construction
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Swamped for equipment to maintain safe distances from materials and employees
- Assisted in installing new piping
- Installed and removed forms for concrete
Equipment Operator/Logistics Superintendent
Triad Electric & Controls
05.2024 - Current
- Operated Forlift/skid steer on regular basis with advanced skills.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected daily.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Supported site supervisors by providing timely feedback on machine performance, identifying areas for improvement or repair needs.
- Improved project timelines, organizing equipment and personnel for optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caldwell Parish High School
Columbia, LA05.1997
Skills
- Competent Person
- Forklift certified
- Skid steer certified
- Excavator certified
- Veriforce certifications
- ISNetworld certifications
- H2S Training and certified
- In House Environmental Training (PECI, Transcanada)
- United Rental certified
References
David Packard
Project Manager
Duphil Inc.
318-501-6179
Seth Breaux
Project Manager
Sunland Construction
318-614-7304
Dan Cross
Superintendant
Francis Excavating
870-703-3170
Kendal Ward
Superintendant
Sunland Construction
318-789-0681
Dusty Bertrand
Superintendant
PECI
337-466-5245
Tyler Thompson
Owner
Thompson 2 Dirt Work
318-594-2753
Steven Hall
Project Manager
Triad Electric
1-225-348-3520
Timeline
Equipment Operator/Logistics Superintendent
Triad Electric & Controls
05.2024 - Current
Equipment Operator
Edge E&I Services
11.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator
Edge E&I Services
03.2023 - 11.2023
Operator / Straw Boss
PECI
11.2022 - 02.2023
Operator
PECI
03.2022 - 11.2022
Operator
PECI
10.2020 - 03.2022
Operator
PECI
07.2020 - 09.2020
Operator
WHC Energy Services
04.2020 - 07.2020
Operator
PECI
01.2020 - 04.2020
Swamper/Laborer Worker
PECI
02.2019 - 12.2019
Swamper/Laborer Worker
Sunland Construction
11.2018 - 12.2018
Swamper/Laborer Worker
Sunland Construction
09.2018 - 11.2018
Swamper/Laborer Worker
Sunland Construction
01.2018 - 09.2018
Swamper/Laborer Worker
Sunland Construction
10.2017 - 12.2017
Swamper/Laborer Worker
Sunland Construction
07.2017 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Caldwell Parish High School
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