Construction Training
Resume:
Resume of:
Christopher Guitard
Scarborough, ON M1K 3H3
Alternate 416-***-****
Personal Email: ************@*******.***
Summary of Qualifications:
Over one year experience Operations Supervisor overseeing all aspects of drivers and customers. Implemented driver efficiency training programs, improved awareness for health and safety, provided orientation and training. Was awarded a position with Arctic College in Rankin Inlet as Senior Instructor – Heavy Equipment.
Over 20 years AZ Class License with experience operating a large variety of CAT equipment in the mining industry including the 908 up to and including the 980 Loader, as well as the CAT D8, Haul Trucks, Skid Steers, Excavators, 15 Tonne All Terrain Crane, with some experience on the Grader. Extensive knowledge of all operations of transport driving. Friendly personality allowed me to drive Charter Buses to and from a variety of provinces as well as states.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
FEDNAV
March 2015-Present
Superintendent
Responsibilities to include:
Manage supervisors, and 3 union locals at the Port of Toronto.
The safe and efficient discharging of bulk materials from barge and ships.
Monitor all rigging and Crane work for unsafe equipment and use.
Monitor the use of mobile heavy equipment in ship holds.
Investigate all near miss and accidents.
Ensure all safety requirements are up to date.
Hold daily tailgate meetings with crew.
Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation – September 2013 - 2015
Materials Handling Supervisor
Responsibilities to include:
Support and verify safe and efficient work practices by visible, felt and engaging leadership
Execute project strategies and schedules order to meet operational plans and shipping schedules
Provide technical/operational oversight on Tote Road construction, crushing and port construction matters
Develop and execute daily crew schedules and track progress; report on incidents and investigate according to policy
Supervisory Level 2 Certificate
Management Training Block 1
CPR First Aid Fall Arrest
WHIMIS
Construction Safety
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EKPass Certified – Heavy Equipment Trainer, Manlift, 988 CAT Loader and all other forms of heavy equipment
Inspect roadway, and report on condition in the areas of drainage, slopes, freshet management, grading, berm maintenance, bridge in order to affect repairs to be planned to maximize availability of the roadway
Valid First Aid
Supervisory Level 2
Provide technical/operational oversight on Tote Road construction, crushing and port construction matters
Certified by EPAC for equipment trainer
Employee equipment sign-off on site
Anchor Shoring – September 2011 – August 2013
Heavy Equipment Operator
Responsibilities included:
Build and maintain roads for cranes and drill rigs using Bulldozer and Loader up to 980 Cat and Backhoe. Assist in rotary drilling, assembly and dismantling of crawler cranes. Operated Tandem dump and flatbed.
Quantex Technology - 2010 – September 2011
Operations Supervisor
Responsibilities included:
Maintained a fleet of commercial vehicles
Management and scheduling of inbound and outbound loads.
Purchasing and sales of fleet
Maintained heavy equipment and implemented new equipment to improve plant efficiency
Implemented driver efficiency training programs which included daily check list for the equipment to ensure all safety aspects are met. Weekly safety discussions with all drivers and operators.
Improved awareness for safety and knowledge of equipment with the drivers/operators by one on one training striving for positive attitude towards goals and by introducing a “bonus” program to keep motivation.
Provided orientation and training to all new employees in the refinery
Provided personal training to drivers and equipment operators to ensure safe and efficient operation of plant equipment both on and off site.
Trained new operators on all equipment to ensure the importance of preventative maintenance
Conducted one on one training as well as operated - AZ Roll Off, Tanker and Dump trailer operations as well as safe operations of fuel delivery truck
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Attended seminars to ensure the most up to date knowledge was maintained to keep the company running at a safe and effective pace.
Ensured all drivers and operators received WHIMS Training and TDG while continuing to maintain this within the plant.
Recruiting and dismissal of employees with all aspects of discipline (i.e.: verbal and written).
Majority of the work above is provided to two plants (Toronto and Kitchener).
Continue to further enhance my knowledge of the intricacies of the business and further develop the skills in the chemical and processing side of the company.
On-Call 24 hours in the event that both employees and customers require assistance.
Xstrata Zinc – Brunswick Smelter 1992-2010
Equipment Operator
Responsibilities included:
Pay Loader Operator - responsible for lifting and transport heavy machineries and material as well as feed the plant through hoppers.
All-Terrain Crane Operator - responsible for hoisting material and equipment onto trucks or solid structures
Controlled and operated an excavator for digging ditches and cut through rocks with hammer extension.
Operated Rock and Gravel Truck in order to move various materials within the yard.
Operated a bulldozer to level ground and push fill into stock piles
Conducted a locomotive to shunt CN boxcars with the yard.
Bus/Transport Driver 1990-2009 (Multiple companies)
Worked Part-Time during Xstrata Zinc shut downs and vacations.
Brookville Transport – Self employed
Seaboard (through broker)
Day & Ross (through broker)
Day & Ross (direct employee)
Can-Am (through broker)
Northwest Bus Services (direct employee)
Responsibilities included:
Operated tractor-trailer trucks, for various companies and brokers, across Canada and USA
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Transported various foods, equipment, and merchandise and delivered to customers
Ability to drive during all seasons including extreme weather conditions
Operated a travel line tour bus to transport seniors, students, families, and hockey players to various destinations. Including Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL, frequently
Manoeuvred tour buses and tractor-trailer trucks through multiple lane highways, on secondary roads, within small towns and large cities (i.e. New York City)
Performed maintenance and minor breakdown repairs on the tour buses and tractor-trailers
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Fruitland Pumps
Proper Maintenance and Care
Air Brakes
Fruitland Manufacturing
Motor Vehicle Branch
Stoney Creek, ON
Saint John, NB
2010
1999
Tractor-Trailer Driver Certificate
A.W. Foster & Son
Hartland, NB
1990
Steel Fabricator / Welder Course
New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, NB
1990
High School Diploma
Bathurst High School
Bathurst, NB
1989
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer Firefighter
Belledune Fire Department
Belledune, NB
1988
-2008
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