Adam Boomgaarden
Lunenburg
Summary
Effective professional with experience inspecting, repairing and operating construction equipment to meet job-site demand. Team-oriented and reliable with patient and hardworking nature focused on completing work accurately every time. Good problem solving skills and spatial awareness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Engineer
Local 4
Boston
01.2015 - 01.2026
- Operated heavy machinery in compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex operational tasks efficiently.
- Monitored job site conditions to maintain safety and operational effectiveness.
- Assisted in training new engineers on proper machinery operation and safety measures.
- Coordinated with supervisors to address mechanical issues promptly and effectively.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime of equipment.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance activities for reporting purposes.
- Provided technical guidance to junior engineers regarding repair procedures.
- Trained personnel on proper operational techniques for various pieces of machinery.
- Performed grading and shaping land for building and finishing purposes.
- Oversaw field installations and guided projects to meet deadlines.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
Pipe Layer
Neuco
Lawrence
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Installed and aligned piping systems according to project specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery for trenching and pipe placement tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Monitored site conditions and reported any hazardous situations promptly.
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
- Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
- Verified that all safety protocols were followed while performing duties.
- Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Calculated volumes of materials used during jobs such as trench excavations and backfill operations.
Education
Goodrich Academy
Fitchburg, MASkills
- Equipment operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Site coordination
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Heavy equipment operation
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- 2a-1c hoisting license
- OSHA 30
- Drivers license
- R.O.W card Keolis, Amtrak and MBTA
Timeline
Operating Engineer
Local 4
01.2015 - 01.2026
Pipe Layer
Neuco
01.2013 - 12.2014
Goodrich Academy