Artur Bodnar
Crane/ Heavy Equipment Operator | Industrial & Construction Site Operations | 18+ Years Experience
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Heavy Equipment Operator with 18+ years of hands-on experience in refinery, industrial, and construction environments. Skilled operating backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, grade tractors, telehandlers, aerial lifts, and Hyster forklifts across earth moving, land clearing, excavation, and site preparation work. Comfortable operating machinery for extended shifts in all weather conditions and terrains, working safely in close proximity to crews and equipment.
Strong track record of equipment inspection, routine maintenance reporting, and safety compliance in high-hazard industrial sites. Reliable, safety-first operator looking for steady, long-term work in the Tampa–Lakeland corridor.
Experience
Crane Operator / Rigger at Phillips 66 (2014-01 – Present)
- Operated fuel trucks and heavy equipment in refinery and industrial environments — safe transport, loading, and delivery of petroleum products
- Performed crane and rigging operations supporting refinery maintenance and construction projects
- Conducted routine and preventative maintenance on refinery equipment and mechanical systems
- Supported multi-trade turnaround crews (mechanics, welders, crane operators, pipefitters, boilermakers), coordinating daily job packages and work assignments
- Maintained TWIC clearance for access to secure petroleum and port-adjacent facilities
- Maintained a clean safety record adhering to OSHA, DOT, and company standards in high-risk environments
- Regularly served as acting supervisor during management absences
Tank Maintenance Technician / Sandblaster at West Virginia Paint and Tank (2008-01 – 2014-12)
- Performed industrial tank maintenance, inspection, and repair on above-ground storage tanks (ASTs)
- Operated sandblasting equipment for surface preparation and corrosion removal on fuel and chemical storage tanks
- Applied industrial coatings and protective linings in compliance with environmental and safety regulations
- Worked in confined spaces and at heights following strict lockout/tagout and PPE protocols
- Supported maintenance crews on industrial and refinery job sites
Education
Firefighter Safety and Survival, Incident Safety Officer, Emergency Communications,
Incident Command, and Pump Operations. (Industrial Fire Brigade Training)
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | College Station, TX
2018 to 2027
High school diploma
Linden High School | Linden, NJ
2003
