Core values: honesty, integrity and a work safe attitude
Professional Summary
Veteran intercontinental Class 1 Driver; since 1988, specializing in oil, gas and heavy
equipment moves, Winter roads 2016,7,8,. 20+ years all weather road and mountain driving
Canadian Citizen (Passport) and U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card), U.S.A TWIC Card
US Navy - Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer/ Hospital Corpsman United States Navy
Post Secondary Degree- Honours in Arts and Science Costa Mesa College, California, U.S.A
Qualified with tandem axle as well with triple axle trucks, up to 18 speeds manual transmissions hauling Single and Double Dry Vans, as well as Super ‘B’ tankers. Flat decks; Lowboys, Floats with up to a 10 axle trailer combination for over- dimensional, special permitted loads. Forklift certified up to 20,000 tons. Experienced with sizzorlifts and small crane operation loading and offloading..
Qualified with application of tire chains and rigging equipment. Knowledgeable with rig in/out high pressure oil well lead piping. From 80 psi loading natural gas to15000 psi for nitrogen pumping. Experienced loading & unloading natural gas and liquids & transporting.
Mechanical aptitude; skilled in diagnosing and repairing equipment, keeping operations running smoothly. Have reliable transportation, safety personnel protective equipment and appropriate hand tools.
Microsoft orientated, Word-data input to PowerPoint creative presentations
Punctual • Reliable • Professional • Task Oriented • Due Dilegent
Demonstrated Health and Safety Skills and Abilities- CSO Leadership
All oilfield certifications current- H2S, GODI, CSTS 2009, PST and A.B/ B.C First Aid Level C, CSO
WHIMIS, TDG training, Fall Prevention/ Confined Space, Electronics Safety certification
No preventable accidents on any worksite or related to class1 driving on or off road
Currently studying at Northern British Columbia University, Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program
Educated in CSA 2010 Transportation Guidelines, FMCSA DOT Regulations and familiar
with all cross border practises, customs and broker logistics.
Radiation Safety, Respiratory training- SBCA certified, Forklift Training Cert, Hours of Service, U.S and Canadian DOT log book regulations,
Operationally safety trained using hydraulic/pneumatic pumps, loading/unloading low pressure super ‘B’ tankers with natural gas mixtures, oil and water at sweet and sour gas and oil wells
Advanced air brake courses taken through accredited MOT & DOT Transportation institutions in 1987 and recertified in 2012.
Maintain a safe, secure and healthy environment thru Integrity and service Leadership
Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical high stress situations ensuring deadline times
Proven ability to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and maintain diplomacy in the workplace.
The competence to communicate verbally and in writing with clients, supervisors and co-workers.
Strong interpersonal and trouble-shooting skills; proven proficient conflict resolutions skills
Excel at coping with conflicting priorities and deadlines. Proven ability to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and maintain diplomacy in the workplace.
Documentation with written/verbal tailgate safety orientations for each job Hazard assessment for work safety specific locations and tasks
Class 1 Driver !988 - present
Oil, heavy Equipment and Gas transport – Contracted with companies such as, Baker Hughes, Calfrac Well Services, Northern Tanklines and Copps Piling in Canada and the U.S.A
Completed Sub-contractors safety orientation - Sub contracted under own company name R & B Logistics for Keyera, Cenovus, Encana, Husky Oil, Conoco Phillips, Alta Gas and Shell oil. Loaded and transported Natural Gas mixtures, Calibrated and monitored work area for H2S gases, sweet or sour loading zones. Maintained pressure perfect atmosphere for loading explosive sensitive natural gases into super b tankers, adiitionally hauled water & sand to frac sites.
Adhered to safety policies by wearing all approved protective personal gear and recording all safety hazards on pre job analysis records. Recorded all pertinent and pressure readings.
Hauled special permitted oversized loads heavy equipment along with appropriate rigging for each load for companies in the U.S.A and Canada
Completed all driver logs: familiar with both elogs and paper, pre/post trips and shipping paperwork. Familiar with all required TDG documentation and or safety hazards forms
Operations/ Asset Manager/ West coast Divisional Manager 2006 - 2012
On-Site Health. Benicia, CA. USA
U.S.A military medical diagnostic services, functioning as Event Liaison Operation’s Manager of pertinent services, protocols and personnel, also included any technical calibration of radiology equipment and intra-communications equipment via wifi through a satellite setup with USA military. Class 1 license with air brake endorsement utilized to move medical mobile labs (53 foot specialized vans) to location. Supervised all setup, breakdown and repairs of medical equipment and personnel.
Hospital Corpsman (Medic) Senior Chief Petty Officer 1983 - 2005
USA Navy/Marine Corp. Long Beach, CA, USA
Diagnostic Medical Cardiac Sonographer: Working as medical radiology senior chief petty officer. Performed diagnostic radiology studies with x-ray and ultrasound, using m-mode, 2d and 3d, along with Doppler color flow conducting vascular studies
Hospital Corpsman- Paramedic- Fleet Marine Force- acted as first line triage and treatment
Critical Care team specializing in Acute Myocardial Infarction trauma and stroke victims treatment
Education
University of Northern British Columbia
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate. Presently Studying….will graduate 2020
Associates Degree in Science & Arts
Cardiovascular & Echocardiography Diploma, Orange Coast College,
Costa Mesa, California 2006
Commercial Driving license, Class 1 (Air Brake Recertification) 2012
American Truck Driving School, Coldwater, Michigan 1988
Emergency Medical /Paramedic, United States Navy ‘A ‘ & C Schools
Great Lakes, Illinois 1984
High School Diploma Cameron Heights Collegiate, Kitchener, Ontario 1983
References available upon request