Fatmata Kabia
Safety-focused Haul Truck Operator with over 10 years of experience in mining, oil and gas, pipeline, and construction industries
About
Safety-focused Haul Truck Operator with over 10 years of experience in the mining, oil and gas, pipeline, and construction industries. Three years of contract experience operating Caterpillar 785, 793, 797, and 777 haul trucks with North American Construction Group (NACG) at Suncor Base Mine. More than 2 years' experience as a Grader machine operator (cat 14H, 16H, 14M, or 16M series).
Extensive experience working in safety-sensitive environments while maintaining excellent production and safety standards. Skilled in pre- and post-operational inspections, hazard assessments, heavy equipment operation, equipment maintenance reporting, and following company safety procedures. Reliable, physically fit, and committed to safe, efficient, and productive operations.
Experience
Contract Haul Truck Operator - North American Construction Group (NACG) - Fort McMurray, AB
(2023-01 - 2025-12)
- Operated Caterpillar 785, 793, 797, and 777 haul trucks safely in a high-production oil sands mining environment.
- Hauled ore, overburden, and other mining materials while meeting production targets.
- Completed daily pre-operational and post-operational inspections.
- Reported mechanical defects and maintenance concerns immediately.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and completed required documentation.
- Followed all NACG and Suncor safety policies and environmental regulations.
- Participated in daily toolbox meetings and hazard assessments.
- Maintained constant radio communication with dispatch and supervisors.
- Worked safely around dozers, shovels, graders, excavators, and support equipment.
- Worked rotating 12-hour day and night shifts in a remote camp environment.
- Demonstrated excellent attendance, teamwork, and commitment to safety.
Haul truck operator - Kichton Construction Ltd - Forthills, AB
(2022-01 - 2023-06)
Grader/ Water truck operator - Lafarge Holcim - Calgary, AB
(2020-04 - 2022-04)
Haul truck operator - KMC Mining Corporation - Fort McMurray, AB
(2019-09 - 2020-03)
B-train tanker operator - Trimac Energy Services - Fort McMurray, AB
(2018-01 - 2019-11)
B-train tanker operator - Rick's Oilfield Hauling - Red water, AB
(2017-06 - 2017-12)
B-train flat deck operator - Canada Cartage Systems - Calgary, AB
(2015-02 - 2017-05)
Grader/ Articulated haul truck operator - Caldwell Contracting Ltd - Calgary, AB
(2013-08 - 2014-12)
Hydrovac Assistant - Clean Harbors - Edmonton, AB
(2017-01 - 2020-12)
- Assisted with hydrovac excavation to safely expose underground utilities.
- Conducted pre-use inspections of hydrovac equipment.
- Maintained company trucks and equipment.
- Worked safely around heavy equipment and underground infrastructure.
- Followed all company safety procedures and policies.
- Assisted operators while maintaining productivity and safe work practices.
General Labourer - Flatiron Construction - Edmonton, AB
(2016-01 - 2017-12)
- Assisted construction crews on major infrastructure projects.
- Performed traffic control and flagging duties.
- Worked safely around heavy equipment and construction vehicles.
- Completed Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Conducted equipment inspections.
- Maintained safe work zones.
- Participated in toolbox meetings and daily safety discussions.
- Assisted with loading and unloading equipment and materials.
General Labourer / Carpenter Helper - PCL Construction - University of Alberta Project, Edmonton, AB
(2015-01 - 2016-12)
- Assisted carpenters and construction crews.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials.
- Assisted with concrete placement and earthworks.
- Built and dismantled scaffolding.
- Used fall protection equipment.
- Worked safely around heavy equipment.
- Participated in daily safety meetings and completed hazard assessments.
General Labourer / Carpenter Helper - Bird Construction - CNRL Horizon Site, AB
(2014-01 - 2015-12)
- Worked as a heavy equipment spotter.
- Assisted with pipeline and construction activities.
- Loaded and unloaded materials.
- Completed FLHAs before work activities.
- Followed all company safety policies and procedures.
- Communicated with operators using proper hand signals.
- Maintained a safe work environment at all times.
Pipeline Labourer - Robert B. Somerville Company - Edmonton, AB
(2013-01 - 2014-12)
- Assisted with pipeline installation and maintenance.
- Coated and inspected pipelines.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment and materials.
- Worked around heavy equipment.
- Followed all safety procedures.
- Attended daily safety meetings.
- Completed hazard assessments.
- Assisted utility crews during pipeline operations.
Safety Watch - United Safety - Edmonton, AB
(2012-01 - 2013-12)
- Conducted atmospheric gas testing.
- Bump-tested gas monitors.
- Monitored confined space entries.
- Completed FLHAs and JSAs.
- Maintained communication with supervisors using two-way radios.
- Reported hazards immediately.
- Ensured worker safety during shutdown operations.
