CORNELIUS MINIHANE
CORK,ICIIounty Tipperary
Summary
Experienced professional with a robust background in machinery troubleshooting and wastewater management. Demonstrates expertise in equipment maintenance, risk assessment, and health and safety compliance. Skilled in resolving customer complaints and conducting quality assurance checks to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in forklift operation, welding, and chemical handling, committed to public health awareness and emergency response preparedness.
Dependable professional with mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety. Proficient in operating machinery and maintaining equipment, coupled with strong teamwork and communication skills. Capable of enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring timely project completion.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Heavy equipment operator
Bill Enright plant hire
Bantry, County Cork
2014.09 - Current
- Supported infrastructure developments across diverse sites with efficient manoeuvring and positioning of bulky objects using cranes and similar apparatuses.
- Assisted in the smooth delivery of construction projects by promptly addressing any technical issues with the machinery used.
- Achieved efficient workflow through precise coordination with team members on large-scale projects.
- Employed strict adherence to health and safety regulations contributing greatly to a near-zero accident rate at the worksite over several years.
- Performed routine checks and maintenance tasks on all assigned heavy equipment, ensuring longevity and reliability of machinery.
- Enhanced safety by adhering strictly to all established protocols for heavy machinery operation.
- Operated various types of heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, leading to project completion ahead of schedule.
- Collaborated closely with other operators allowing seamless execution of concurrent tasks involving multiple pieces of heavy equipment.
- Demonstrated exceptional skills whilst performing complex loading and unloading tasks to ensure minimal delay in operations.
- Managed logistics and inventory control for spare parts and consumables, resulting in reduced downtime due to equipment failure.
- Completed comprehensive training programmes gaining proficiency in handling an array of industrial equipment.
- Reduced downtime by swiftly diagnosing mechanical issues in various pieces of heavy machinery.
- Serviced heavy duty construction machinery and equipment.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous chemicals and goods correctly.
- Maintained excellent physical fitness for manual labour and lifting.
- Inspected sites to identify required construction preparations.
- Dug trenches and ditches to exact instructions and specifications.
- Drove construction vehicles safely for reduced site risk.
- Dredged rocks, sand and waste from large bodies of water.
- Handled bladed equipment responsibly to maintain good site safety.
- Levelled earth after excavation tasks ready for construction.
- Laid concrete and surface foundations with care for smooth results.
- Employed [Type] machinery to dig sewers and drainage pipelines.
- Compacted pavement and road foundations using pressure rollers.
- Flattened and prepped land using power roller machinery.
- Moved large quantities of earth and gravel using [Type] equipment.
- Used specialist excavation machinery to dig assigned site areas.
- Monitored machinery performance to perform excavation tasks safely and accurately.
- Exhibited adeptness in handling sophisticated gadgets like GPS systems enhancing precision during machine operation tasks.
- Played a significant role in preventing accidents at the worksite through regular monitoring and maintenance of operational safety measures for all heavy equipment under charge.
- Improved productivity levels by demonstrating a high level of expertise in operating different types of heavy-duty machines.
- Performed as a reliable member within multi-disciplinary teams leading to consistent achievement of project objectives ahead schedule.
- Contributed towards the successful construction of major infrastructural projects by operating heavy-duty machinery.
- Maintained all equipment ensuring optimal performance for daily operations.
Heavy plant operator
val whooley plant hire
Bantry, County Cork
2013.05 - 2014.09
- Adhered strictly to company policies whilst operating heavy plant machinery.
- Ensured safety by following standard operating procedures.
- Observed all legal load limits during transportation preventing penalties.
- Managed heavy plant operations to meet project deadlines.
- Maintained clean work area, fostering safer workplace conditions.
- Prepared daily logs of machine usage maintaining transparency.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and fixing equipment faults.
- Followed strict health and safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers, loaders to complete projects on time.
- Carried out daily plant and equipment maintenance.
- Carried out pre-operational checks, ensuring readiness for tasks ahead.
- Completed daily paperwork to document machinery output.
- Dug trenches and moved earth to assist groundwork preparation.
- Implemented appropriate environmental hazard procedures to best support staff safety.
self employed plant hire buisness
N,Minihane Plant Hire
Bantry, County Cork
2006.03 - 2013.04
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Heavy equipment operator
Bantry Plant Hire
Bantry, County Cork
1992.02 - 2006.03
- Contributed towards the successful construction of major infrastructural projects by operating heavy-duty machinery.
- Assisted in the smooth delivery of construction projects by promptly addressing any technical issues with the machinery used.
- Demonstrated exceptional skills whilst performing complex loading and unloading tasks to ensure minimal delay in operations.
- Operated various types of heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, leading to project completion ahead of schedule.
- Serviced heavy duty construction machinery and equipment.
- Used specialist excavation machinery to dig assigned site areas.
Education
Caheragh N.S
Drimoleague, County Cork 1973.07 - /1981
Skibbereen second level
Skibbereen, County Cork /1981 - /1986
Skills
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Wastewater management
- Sludge handling
- Filtration systems operation
- Risk assessment
- Plant operations
- Customer complaint resolution
- Tool operation
- Mechanics expertise
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Dump truck operation
- Forklift operation
- Health and safety compliance
- Physical fitness
- Welding skills
- Operational efficiency
- Digger operation
- Environmental hazard identification
- Shovel loading techniques
- Machinery operation
- Quality assurance checks
- Environmental responsibility
- Quality control analysis
- Metal processing skills
- Warehouse maintenance strategies
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Effective time management
- Chemical handling expertise
- Emergency response preparedness
- Pressure control management
- Public health awareness
Affiliations
- gardening, walking, DIY, reading vintage cars,
Timeline
Heavy equipment operator
Bill Enright plant hire
2014.09 - Current
Heavy plant operator
val whooley plant hire
2013.05 - 2014.09
self employed plant hire buisness
N,Minihane Plant Hire
2006.03 - 2013.04
Heavy equipment operator
Bantry Plant Hire
1992.02 - 2006.03
Caheragh N.S
1973.07 - /1981
Skibbereen second level
/1981 - /1986