Kristin Pihkva

• Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis in civil environment including excavators up to 40t, rollers, posi-track, water-cart and dumptruck.
• Ensured safety on job sites by maintaining equipment and adhering to proper operating procedures.
• Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
• Streamlined workflow by coordinating with project managers, engineers and other trade professionals on-site communication.
• Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Supported crew members in various tasks such as grading terrain, leveling surfaces, or compacting soil when necessary.

• Enhanced equipment performance by performing routine maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.

• Excavator operations such as:

-Digging trenches

-Digging sumps

-Bulk earthworks

-Cleaning conveyors overflow

-Operating in very tight areas

-Loading trucks, dirt and other materials on-site

• -Loader (980) operations such as:

-Feeding screening machine

-Earth works

-Loading trucks

• Skid steer operation such as:

-Earth works

-Building ramps

-Final trim civil works

• Forklift operation such as:

-Un- and upLoading trucks

-Using different attachments

-Moving pallets and equipment

• EWP operation such as:

-Spotting for EWP operator

-Operated EWP safely in tight areas around the processing plant

• Selected to represent the company at Binduli North Operations to secure a contract during a test period.
• Operated a range of heavy machinery, including EWP, skid steers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, and forklifts, for tasks such as earthmoving, excavation, material handling, and site development.
• Conducted routine inspections and performed preventive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for optimal safety and performance.
• Performed minor mechanical work and routine maintenance to keep machinery in peak condition.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and operational standards while on site.
• Represented the company professionally, contributing to the contract evaluation process.

• Supported maintenance operations by assisting trades with general labor tasks, using power tools, and operating Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) and forklifts.
• Performed conveyor maintenance duties, including inspecting conveyors, replacing idlers and skirting, and installing wear plates in chutes.
• Conducted routine inspections and cleaning of conveyors, block chute sensors, and other equipment to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Communicated daily with the control room, relaying operational updates and addressing issues to maintain productivity.
• Managed the on-site tool store, maintaining inventory and ensuring all equipment was tagged and maintained per safety regulations.
• Coordinated the receipt and unloading of materials, operating forklifts, and preparing gang boxes for job fronts.
• Conducted safety checks, fire watch, and acted as sentry during hot work operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
• Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.