Brent McMillan
Blind Bight
Summary
Skilled Concrete Pump Operator and Finisher with a proven track record at Mitchcon, showcasing expertise in boom pump operations and exceptional teamwork. Achieved significant job site efficiency and safety compliance through innovative concrete placement strategies and meticulous pump maintenance. Demonstrated leadership by enhancing workforce skills and optimizing resource use, resulting in cost savings and reduced material wastage.
Worked on tier 1 jobs such as North East Link, WGTP, Metro tunnel, various level crossing removal projects.
Overview
2014
2014
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Pump Operator
Mitchcon
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Drove concrete truck to and from each project site responsibly to meet job demands.
- Increased jobsite efficiency by coordinating with contractors and construction managers for proper concrete placement.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections of concrete pumps according to regulations and checked brakes and fluid levels.
- Assisted in training new hires on concrete pump operation, contributing to a more skilled workforce.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting pumping methods based on unique job site conditions or challenges.
- Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
- Reduced downtime by performing routine maintenance on concrete pump equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Optimized communication between team members using clear hand signals and radio communication during pumping operations for increased safety and efficiency.
- Operated equipment to pump concrete and produce concrete materials.
- Evaluated site conditions and worked with contractors to set up truck properly.
- Operated and lubricated tools to protect durability and functionality.
- Maintained safe and accurate pump levels and closely watched pump gauges.
- Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Concrete Finisher
Self Employed
03.2000 - 06.2013
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Achieved cost savings through effective reuse and maintenance of finishing tools and equipment.
Skills
- Work zone safety
- Slab construction
- Pre-trip inspections
- Boom pump operations
- Hazard identification
- Safety regulations compliance
- Pump maintenance
- Site conditions evaluation
- Safety procedures
- Site preparation
- Concrete finishing
- Leveling techniques
- Shotcrete application
- Concrete placement
- Boom operation
- Grout pumping
- Rebar installation
- Concrete pump truck driving
- Pump cleaning
- Foundation pouring
- Teamwork
Certification
Concrete Placing Boom high risk license
Heavy rigid license
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Self Employed
03.2000 - 06.2013
Concrete Placing Boom high risk license
Heavy rigid license
Concrete Pump Operator
Mitchcon
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