Heavy Equipment Operator

Robert Farley

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Profile

With 15 + years' experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator, I have a proven record of accomplishment of completing diligent equipment inspections, repairs, maintenance actions to prolong the life of each piece of machinery. I am committed to adhering to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints and incidents. I am skilled in operating a range of heavy equipment with advanced proficiency.

Skills and Certifications

Heavy Machinery (Bobcat, Dozer, Cherry Picker, Forklift, Front end loader, off road trucks, grader, bobtail van with lift gate, bobcat roll of trucks, backhoe, track hoe, mini excavator, skidster, motor grader, low drill, Tandem truck, belly dumb, track loader, mixer, off road truck)

Site safety

Material handling

Equipment maintenance

Operations control

40-hour hazmat

Scaffold Builder

OSHA 10

Basic Plus

Class A CDL

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Operations control

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals

Experience

Turner Industries

Heavy equipment Operator

October 2024-Current

Operates heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators and loaders and performs routine maintenance on equipment.

Communicates with team members to ensure project goals and safety procedures are followed on job site

Troubleshoot equipment errors and identified solutions to reduce downtime

Proficient in reading and interpretation of blueprints, diagrams, and other technical documents.

Belcan

Heavy Equipment operator

6/2022-10/2024

Assisted in management of bulk and containerized waste deliveries as directed by Operations Manager

Performed pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors, and rear-view camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader, and other equipment using proper safety standards

Analyzed and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems

Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew

Tri Point Construction

Heavy Equipment Operator

1/2020-6/2022

Loads material, performs excavations, clears land trenches for utilities and performs related work involving the use of this type of heavy equipment

Provides assistance to lead operator in locating utility line

Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices

Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew

Allen Engineering

Superintendent

3/2019-12/2019

Supervised a crew with heavy equipment operations

Identifying and solving key problems to keep task moving efficiently for duration of project

Ordering equipment and supplies to complete project

Submitting time for payroll, and expense documents, with meetings with project staff and upper management

Matrix Services

Heavy Equipment Operator

7/2018-10/2018

6/2016-12/2016

Completed Several Projects within North Dakota pipeline operations

Completion of tank farms and refinery work within various regions of the U.S.

Operating heavy equipment in a safe manner, completing all required safety courses and the documentation of daily equipment inspections.

GR BIRDWELL

Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator

03/2017 – 11/2018

Performed daily safety/maintenance checks and maintained logbook.

Took count of all materials being received and verified/sort materials by stock number.

Operated heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way, followed all policy and procedures.

Cleaned heavy equipment and ensured it was safely and securely stored.

CARDNO PPI

Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator

1/2015- 3/2016

Completed daily inspections and daily operations of crew members in a refinery setting.

Completed pipeline operations such as completing daily logs and paperwork.

Worked directly with safety personal to ensure the safety of the crew members and ensured compliance throughout the project.

Worked with the superintendent to ensure time management and cost effective in the production.

Shamrock Farrell- Pasadena, Texas

Lead Heavy Equipment operator

10/2013-09/2014

Operation site on the Port of Houston and made sure site contained following all safety procedures, hazardous environment. Completed daily inspections of all heavy equipment being operated on the construction site.

Maintained daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance schedule, and minor/major accidents.

Provide communication between workers & management to ensure a favorable working environment.

Experienced veteran of: materials handling, assembly line production, chemical processing, production procedures, and in-depth OSHA knowledge.

Recon-Houston, Texas

Heavy Equipment Operator

3/2013-10/2013

Operated heavy equipment and performed daily safety checks.

Followed all policy and procedures of the chemical plant.

Wore proper PPE equipment and necessary respirators at all times due to working with hazardous chemicals.

Maintained my TWIC and all Pasadena Safety Council certifications.

Envirocon – Pasadena, Texas

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

09/2011 – 3/2013

As a crew leader I completed daily inspections and maintenance check and reported all findings for foreman.

Operated with heavy equipment such as: dozer, backhoe, excavator, track hoe, front end loader, forklift and bobcat.

Practiced safety in the workplace and maintained my position as Crew Leader completing daily logs and excellent writing and communication skills.

Austin Industries - Pasadena, Texas

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

03/2007 – 11/2008

Performed daily safety/maintenance checks and maintained logbook.

Took count of all materials being received and verified/sort materials by stock number.

Operated heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way, followed all policy and procedures.

Cleaned heavy equipment and ensured it was safely and securely stored.

USA Environmental – Pasadena, Texas

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

02/2006 - 2007

Operated heavy equipment to dig trenches and ditches at construction sites and move heavy materials.

Excellent ability to control heavy machinery to clear and level the land, also the ability to control the height and angel of grader blades.

Ability to maintain and caring the equipment

Excellent communication and writing skills.

Environmental Restorations- New Orleans, La

Heavy Equipment Operator

01/2005- 2006

Operated heavy equipment to clear the land and prepare for the construction of new roads/building and bridges.

Dug trenches to place the repair sewar and other pipelines and construction material.

Trained and supervised new hires on the operation of heavy equipment safely.

Inspected the equipment for maintenance and minor repairs daily.

I was responsible for driving and controlling the industrial trucks or tractors, power equipment, air compressors and pumps at the needed construction sites.

Kellogg Brown and Root Inc. – Houston, Texas

Forklift Operator

06/2001- 2005

Operated industrial forklift to move materials in the warehouse region, work docks and industrial settings.

I loaded and unloaded truck trailers or shipping containers.

I was accountable for general maintenance, repairing and welding mechanical or electrical equipment, and machines, and other associated working equipment.

Education

Eisenhower High School-Houston, Texas

References available upon request

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