Earthworks Supervisor, Trainer, Heavy Equipment Operator
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CAREER PROFILE
A top performer in key roles with vast accomplishments. Experienced in safety, accident and incident investigation, manufacturing, construction, demolition, mining, oil and gas, business sales and promotions, equipment operation, warehousing and logistics, landscaping, and company leadership. I bring a passion for life and success in everything I do. Through dedication and hard work I can be an asset in any position. I learn quickly, am a valued team member and thrive on new challenges. Safety, comradery, team atmosphere and continual improvement are what I bring and help build.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dawg’s Digging – Edmonton, Alberta July 2022 - Present Working Foreman / Project Manager
Responsible for overseeing the activities related to heavy equipment operation for several different industrial and civil works contracts. Including reading and interpreting blueprints to ensure building to specifications. Attending work scope meetings, directing work of other operators and labourers. Digging of basements to builder design. Leading tailgate meetings. Tracking and reporting equipment and subcontractor hours. Completing incident reports, maintaining training, safety documentation and competence sign offs. Interacting with clients, owners, engineers and public representatives. Knelson Sand and Gravel – British Columbia, Alberta Feb 2022 - July 2022 Supervisor Base Crew
Responsible for the supervision of sub-base road and underground construction, including following blueprints and meeting all government regulations and requirements. Directly hire staff and subcontractors, assigned work and managed individual and team performance. Trained and qualified employees on the safe operation of heavy equipment. Attended and gave input at management meetings. Operated heavy equipment as required. GFL Environmental - Alberta Feb 2021 – Feb 2022
Lead Hand Operations
Responsible for the safe and productive operation of the work site including the maintenance and upkeep of roads, material supply, stockpiles, and haul away by subcontractors. Directly interacted with customers, sub-contractors, and clients. Hired, managed work assignments and performance of all staff. Trained and qualified heavy equipment operators. Ensured employees understood and followed all safe work practices and procedures. Southeast College - Saskatchewan Feb 2020 – Feb
2021
Subject Matter Expert and Lead Instructor of Heavy Equipment Operator Program Led the development of curriculum, field, classroom, theory assignments, written and field tests. Assembled simulators and improved the model and plan for instructors and students. Integrated positive and productive learning theories into the curriculum. Gave demonstrations on all classroom and field heavy equipment. Attended meetings with provincial, municipal, and industry leaders to build relationships and promote the Heavy Equipment Operator Program.
Shane Dawson Sr.
Experienced leader, coach, trainer
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Edmonton, Alberta
Nahanni Construction – Yellowknife, NT Oct 2019 – Feb 2020 Heavy Equipment Operator
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment in reclamation, demolition, earthworks, and environmental contamination cleanup.
Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School – Alberta Jul 2019 – Oct 2019 Instructor
Taught the safe operation of heavy equipment, both in classroom and field, through multimodal learning. Facilitated and encouraged group discussion, and enhanced learner retention through ongoing communication, demonstration, and on-one-on support to improve technique and safety. Evaluated field performance, administered and marked final exams, and certified students. Led safety and toolbox meetings, coached students on the effective facilitation and participation of safety meetings. Skyline Concrete Services – Alberta Mar 2019 – Jul 2019 Excavation Supervisor
Managed the submission of bids on excavation jobs for residential and commercial developments, including attending takeoff meetings and interpretation of blueprints. Organized, hired and managed crews on work sites in the operation of excavators and bobcats in building forms, foundations, footings electrical, trenching, loading trucks and backfill and compaction. Performed operator duties on critical tasks and excavations as required. Borger, KLS – Alberta May 2018 – Mar 2019
Equipment Operator
Operated heavy equipment in land development and earth works, both residential and commercial. Armtec – Alberta Jun 2017 – May 2018
Production Supervisor
Responsible for plant production of precast concrete architectural structures. Hired, supervised, and directed the overall operation of the production team, prepared and assigned all duties of jobs and managed team performance. Member of the Health and Safety Committee, reviewed and wrote safe work practices, investigated incidents and accidents, reported and shared findings. Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School – Alberta Oct 2016 – Jun 2017 Instructor
Taught the safe operation of heavy equipment, both in classroom and field, through multimodal learning. Facilitated and encouraged group discussion, and enhanced learner retention through ongoing communication, demonstration, and on-one-on support to improve technique and safety. Evaluated field performance, administered and marked final exams, and certified students. Led safety and toolbox meetings, coached students on the effective facilitation and participation of safety meetings. LeHigh Cement – Alberta Feb 2013 – Oct 2016
Production and Plant Supervisor
Supervised and directed the overall operation of a production team in a union environment, prepared and assigned all work and managed team performance to ensure production and safety targets were met. Prioritized mechanical and electrical maintenance issues to meet production targets, and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reduction. Collected and reported on field level hazard assessments and conducted lockouts and energizing of equipment. Performed maintenance locating for warehouse. Acted as company representative while dealing with contractors on-site and material suppliers. Led scheduled shut-down activities, including the coordination and supervision of 300 sub contractors. Dawgs Digging – British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan May 2012 – Dec 2022 Owner
Managed several projects including demolition of structures on gas and oil sites, decontamination, dismantling and clean ups, supervision of construction of contaminated soil landfill, water retaining dykes, winter roads, ice bridges in environmentally sensitive areas and supervision of pipeline construction. Supported and guided companies in the creation and implementation of best practice and procedures. Hired staff as required based on project, implemented new hire policies and exams, assigned and delegated crew duties. Completed and maintained all company documents, required reports, employee time and payroll. Read blueprints and engineering diagrams. Operated heavy equipment as required. Prairie Mines & Royal Ltd. – Alberta May 2008 – May 2012 Operator & Safety Representative
Developed solutions based on investigation findings. Performed post-accident and incident investigations. Developed reports and presentations on investigation findings. Operated heavy equipment as required. Suncor Energy – Alberta Sep 1999 – May 2008
Supervisor, Operator & Trainer
Oversaw the construction of several projects including the world’s largest manmade dyke structure, and the building of substation and power lines. Supervised construction projects, including highways to government standards, feeda breakers, state of the art refinery and plant operations. Acted as company contact and oversaw contractors, directed daily specification meetings with engineers, and coordinated workplace tours. Participated in business development opportunities, including costs, equipment availability, requirements, job morale and subcontractor performance. Facilitated management meetings and decision-making processes and completed task observation reports and safety audits. Operated all heavy equipment including P&H 4100 electric shovel, as required.
Syncrude Canada Ltd. – Alberta Mar 1991 – Sept 1999 Operator & Trainer
Operated heavy equipment. Trained workers on the safe and effective operation of heavy equipment. SKILLS, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Policies and Procedures of Food Industry
Leadership for Safety in Excellence
Business Code of Conduct and Ethics
Pipeline Construction Safety Certified
Construction Safety Training System
AMSTRA
Ground Disturbance Level II Supervisor (BC & AB)
First Aid CPR/AED, WHMIS, H2S Alive, TDG
Common Safety Orientation
SAP
Logistics, supply chain management
Business Development & Leadership Certificate
Continuous Improvement Process
Emergency Response Planning
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