Tyler Maclean

Heavy Equipment Operator with more than 15 years of experience in mining, construction, and heavy civil operations. Extensive experience operating CAT dozers, loaders, graders, excavators, haul trucks, and specialized mining equipment in high-production environments. Proven leader with Lead Hand experience supervising crews, training operators, coordinating mine utility operations, and maintaining an exceptional safety record.

Recognized for maximizing productivity while working safely in challenging conditions. Experienced with operating heavy machinery in construction settings. Utilizes efficient techniques for machinery control and site safety.

Track record of effective teamwork and punctual project completion.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR at EKATI Burgundy Diamond Mine (2022-08 – 2026-07)

• Operated D8 dozer, D10 dozer, 992 loader, 16M grader, 18M grader, 988 loader, 992 loader, all sizes of excavators and backhoes.
• Educated operators on proper techniques for operating 992 M, 992 H, and 988 loaders, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Performed excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation according to project specifications.
• Loaded primary processing plant with mine record efficiency.
• Contributed to special projects focused on improving mining conditions through dewatering, floor cutting, and material compaction.
• Oversaw maintenance of dump areas for haul trucks, facilitating safe loading operations for road trains and 777 dump trucks.
• Worked closely with ground crews, surveyors, and supervisors to complete projects on schedule.
• Worked closely with geologist to dig test sites for new diamond recoveries.
• Followed all company safety procedures and provincial/federal occupational health and safety regulations.
• Operated equipment safely in various weather conditions and on challenging terrain.
• Conducted daily pre and post equipment inspections and reported maintenance concerns.
• Maintained equipment through routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor preventative maintenance.
• Maintained accurate equipment logs and completed daily reports.
• Supported utility installation, road construction, and landscaping efforts, ensuring project completion as required.
• Demonstrated strong situational awareness to protect workers, utilities, and surrounding property.
• Consistently met production goals while minimizing downtime and material waste.
• Met production goals consistently while minimizing downtime and reducing material waste.
• Experienced mine closure resulting from receivership, halting all mining activities.
• Operated various heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers for site preparation and material handling.

OPERATOR / UTILITY WORKER at Cummings Construction Ltd. (2020-01 – 2022-08)

• Operated heavy equipment to support road construction and maintain infrastructure.
• Performed grading and road repairs.
• Completed preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Built decks, fences, cabinetry, tile installations, and handrails.
• Adapted to various work environments while collaborating with team members and working independently.

LEAD HAND - MINE UTILITY OPERATOR at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) (2007-01 – 2018-12)

• Lead and perform hoist rope change outs on P&H 4100 and 4900 Bucyrus Electric Shovels including crowd and retract ropes.
• Plan and perform complex electric shovel cable moves and cable re-routes.
• Perform all bucket and door maintenance including trip rope, shim work, teeth, adapters and latch bar lever change outs on electric shovels.
• Operate Heavy Equipment which includes: Cat 777D, Cat 777F, 35 Tonne Wiggle Wagon, Cat 988 Loader, Cat 992 Loader, Cat 988 Cable Reeler.
• Operate various sizes of excavators to perform tasks such as digging sumps and trenches.
• Drive and operate Peterbilt Knuckle Boom Truck.
• Operate Cat 777 Float Truck to move various sizes of dozers and excavators throughout the mine.
• Performed routine service and maintenance on heavy equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety.
• Perform daily shovel pit checks.
• Utility work to include dewatering the main pit and areas around the pit. Includes setting up pumps, fusing HDPE pipe, placing/removing pipe in and outside of the open pit.
• Work with management on drill pattern prep to be sure these are up to standard.
• Follow all company and OSSA policies and procedures for a safe work environment.
• Supervise and trained crew members on numerous pieces of equipment and mine utility operations.
• Operated mining equipment safely and efficiently, conducted pre-operational checks, and maintained equipment through cleaning, lubrication, and refilling.

High School Diploma – Strait Area Education Centre