Experience

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Lead Instructor

  • Apr 2019 - Present



ATAC Contracting Ltd

• High River, Alberta, Canada

• Owner/ Operator

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Small excavating company Small excavating company



Terrex Construction

• Calgary, Canada Area

• Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Operates and maintains various machinery including loader, bobcat, dozer, packer and excavator. • Interacts with individuals from various companies collaborating on the work site and proactively communicates project progress updates and any potential issues and/or solutions with both supervisors and builders. • Interprets blue prints and survey stakes to ensure the proper excavation and layout of foundation. • helped bring company online with safety forms using IAuditor for easier management of safety documentation Show less



Keystone Excavating Ltd.

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safety Supervisor

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2017

  Managed and supervised a team of employees while contributing to a safety focused environment of over 120 employees by collaborating with departments on awareness and facilitating safety orientations for all new hires: • Coordinated the training and management of Standard First Aid, WHMIS2015, and Ground Disturbance for field employee and ensuring field supervisors obtained NCSO from the ACSA in both centers. • Consulted and contributed to developing and rolling out real time online safety documentation using Pronto forms (pre-trip inspection forms for vehicles and heavy equipment, hazard assessments, toolbox meetings, supervisor site inspections and field employee timesheets). Supported Management and HR: • Incident reporting, investigation and recommendations / implementations;• Performing electronic daily site audits and reporting findings;• Maintaining organizational WCB account with a focus on the “return to work” portion of the program; • Establishing Emergency Response Action Plan for office and field staff; • Conducting bi- annual office evacuation plan testing including preparing findings and recommendations.Oversaw the maintenance, development, and implementation of various programs, policies and best practices including: • Maintaining the COR program through the ACSA on behalf of the organization; • Maintaining the organization ISNetworld account: reviewed, updated and created safe work practices based on specific requirements; • Updating company online safety manual to meet standards – ensure all employees have access and aware of any changes; • Contributing to the development of best work practices for field employees; • Contributing to the development and implementation of job hazard assessments. Show less

• Residential Field Supervisor

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Created and maintained a culture that values health and safety.• Oversaw the day to day operations including organizing and scheduling crews and equipment by analyzing quotes and client requirements and direct interaction with builder supervisors on a daily basis. • Conducted pre-job work inspections prior to crew arrival.• Reviewed and approved employee and subcontractor time sheets, inspection and field reports• Facilitated daily toolbox meetings and completed formal hazard assessments for each job. • Established positive working relationships with the site supervisors of the various builders. Show less

• Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Jul 2006 - Nov 2011

  • Daily maintenance of equipment as well as inspecting at both the start and end of shift. This included things like checking fluids, reporting any potential machinery issues, verifying fuel and grease levels, etc. • Deemed competent in the operation of excavator, skid steer, Dozer, loader.• In relation to the excavation of new basements, read and interpreted plans, backfilled home foundations before the framing started on residential, acreage commercial excavations. • Effectively communicated project progress with supervisors and builders on a regular basis. Show less



Brazel Construction

• Calgary, Alberta

• Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Oct 2003 - Jul 2006

  • Operated and maintained excavator, loader, dozer, packer, rock truck, lowboy,and scraper. • Grew knowledge of interpreting and understanding various blue prints. • Operated and maintained excavator, loader, dozer, packer, rock truck, lowboy,and scraper. • Grew knowledge of interpreting and understanding various blue prints.



Calfrac Well Services

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Frac Dispatcher

  • Oct 2002 - Oct 2003

  - Responsible for the day-to-day coordinating of 4 frac crews and equipment.- Receive calls from customers and dispatch crews accordingly.- Logistical coordinator of frac sand, co2, and nitrogen deliveries.- Assist management with day-to-day operations.- Maintain positive work environment and show concern for company employees, customers, and property.- Audit DOT logs.

• Frac Operator

  • Jan 2000 - Oct 2002

  - Maintained and operated various pieces of equipment such as iron truck, horsepower unit, sand truck, chem van, and nitrogen pumper.- Original crew that opened base in Platteville, Colorado.