Michael E. Hughes
Corona, CA *****
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Entry Level position within an organization that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, employment background and provide me with the opportunity for personal and professional growth.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Expert in working with a CME 550 Drill Rig, Hollow Stem Augers and Mud Rotary.
Environmental & Hazardous Material Certification
OSHA Construction Safety Health Certification
Material Handling experience
Haul Truck Operator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pacific Aggregates, Inc., Lake Elsinore, CA 07/15 - Present
Haul Truck Operator
Hauling of material from plant to stockpile areas
Safely maneuvering vehicles into position for loading, dumping and spreading material
Assist in hauling materials from pit to crusher machine
Responsible for performing general support clean-up duties along with performing pre-shift inspections of work areas.
Daily inspection of vehicles to ensure maintenance of industry standard fluid levels.
Independent Drilling, Apple Valley, CA 03/14 – 07/15
Environmental Drilling Helper
Assist with the daily set-up and regular maintenance of drill rigs.
Perform analysis of soil and sludge samples
Operate Skip Loader and Backhoe
Installation of water wells
BC2 Drilling Company, Anaheim, CA 05/13 – 03/14
Environmental Drilling Helper
Assist with the daily set-up and regular maintenance of drill rigs.
Perform analysis of soil and sludge samples
Operate Skip Loader and Backhoe
ABC Drilling Company, Long Beach, CA 09/10 – 05/13
Environmental Drilling Assistant
Collect, validate and report meteorological data.
Inspect and evaluate industrial and municipal facilities
Perform analysis of water, soil and sludge.
Perform quality control tests.
TEST AMERICA DRILLING, Anaheim, CA 03/08– 09/10
Environmental Drilling Assistant/Developer
Directly controls the rate of drilling and possessing the knowledge of various rock types and drilling procedures.
Perform equipment safety checks on all drilling systems, and monitor all drilling equipment to ensure proper function.
Assure constant well pressure and adjust machinery.
Educate team members on the recognition of abnormal well conditions in order to prevent leaks and rig blowouts.
Daily reports sent to supervisor detailing various well conditions.
SOUTHERN COMPANY UTILITIES, Macon, GA 05/04 – 02/08
Environmental Contractor
Conducted various soil & water samples in order to assist the site Engineer in determining the environmental impact of a proposed construction.
Worked using a CME 550 Drill Rig, Hollow Stem Augers and Mud Rotaries.
Handled various drilling duties such as: rock coring, soil drilling, in-situ testing and the monitoring of well installations.
Maintained all logs and reports on soil samples.
EDUCATION
North East High School, Macon, GA – Graduated 1991