ULYSSES AMPER
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in safe machinery operation, including excavators and dump trucks. Expertise in conducting safety inspections and collaborating on-site to streamline workflow. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality and safety while proactively addressing potential issues to support successful project completion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Earthtec Projects Ltd.
Auckland
11.2024 - Current
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded materials according to handling and storage procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Installed silt fence, dug building foundations, managed drainage and cesspit installations, and performed final trimming and leveling during road and curb construction.
Machine Operator
Contrax
Auckland, Auckland
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted safety checks on machinery, ensuring operational readiness and reducing downtime.
- Loaded rocks and concrete bricks into tipper trucks, adhering to weight specifications for safe transport.
- Prepared footpaths, sloped, trimmed, and landscaped to align with project specifications and improve overall site quality.
Mining Plant Operator
Ghella Abergeldie JV
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2020 - 06.2024
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Operated heavy machinery for digging, lifting, sloping, backfilling, leveling, finishing, compacting, concrete bricking, segregating, stockpiling, loading, and trenching to support installation of culverts and cesspit pipes and facilitate tunneling operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
Machine Operator
Hick Bros Civil Construction
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained and performed routine inspections on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored equipment performance for optimal functionality.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient earthmoving operations
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites.
- Conducted site cleanup to maintain organized and safe work environment.
Machine Operator
Fulton Hogan Ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Excavated subsoil and installed manholes, wastewater, concrete pipe for sewer, cesspit, and drain coil.
- Constructed formworks and poured concrete or asphalt for paving.
- Repaired roads, curbs, channels, footpaths and driveways.
- Restored bus stop pads and road islands.
- Controlled traffic flows and did the site traffic management supervision to ensure safety compliance on job sites.
- Maintained cleanliness in job site
Machine Operator
Turbo Staff
Christchurch, New Zealand
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Executed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the equipment to uphold operational safety and compliance with industry standards.
- Performed house demolition and excavated building foundations efficiently.
- Completed repairs on carpark while ensuring all projects adhered to established schedules.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Contour Earthmoving Ltd.
Calgary, Canada
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Performed routine inspections on heavy machinery, prioritizing operational safety and regulatory adherence.
- Maximized worksite efficiency by coordinating activities collaboratively with team members.
- Executed safe and efficient operation of various heavy equipment during land excavations.
- Ensured site cleanliness by effectively managing haul road dust control across all project stages.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Makati Development Corporation
Makati, Philippines
12.2012 - 04.2013
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Organized and maintained work area to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
Heavy Equipment Operator
National Prawn Company
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2009 - 10.2011
- Completed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, ensuring compliance with company policy through accurate reporting.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new equipment and attachments to fulfill job requirements.
- Led road construction projects that focused on widening and grading to improve traffic flow efficiency.
- Cleared vegetation, leveled terrain, and formed dikes to prepare land sites for construction.
Education
Certificate - Advance Workplace First Aid
New Zealand Mines Rescue Services
Ruranga, New Zealand02-2025
Certificate - Plan A Confined Space Entry
Act Safety
Auckland, New Zealand07-2021
Certificate - Knowledge of Slinging Regular Loads Safely
Axiom Training
Wiri, Auckland, New Zealand02-2021
Certificate - Level 1 Site Traffic Management Supervisor
NZ Transport Agency
Auckland, New Zealand08-2020
Certificate - Leve 1 Basic Traffic Controller
NZ Transport Agency
Auckland, New Zealand07-2020
Certificate - Conrete Handheld Operation
Fulton Hogan
Albany, Auckland, New Zealand07-2019
Certificate - Chainsaw Operation
Fulton Hogan
Albany, Auckland, New Zealand10-2018
Certificate - Locating And Protecting Underground Services
Fulton Hogan
Albany, Auckland, New Zealand06-2018
Certificate - Workplace Literacy Programme
Connexis
East Tamaki, New Zealand11-2017
Certificate - EnviroWise
Fulton Hogan
Albany, Auckland, New Zealand01-2017
Certificate - Spill Response
Fulton Hogan
Albany, Auckland, New Zealand01-2017
Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operation NC II
Technical Education & Skills Development Authority
Tagum City, Davao Del Norte, Philippines03-2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Univerty of Mindanao Tagum College
Tagum City, Davao Del Norte, Philippines05-1994
Skills
- Equipment inspection
- Machinery safety maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Dump truck driving
- Attachment mounting
- Site preparation techniques
- Operational efficiency methods
- Material handling
- Power and hand tools
- Pipe installation and drainage systems
- Concrete formwork and finishing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem-solving
- Computer skills
References
- Barry Lightfoot
Tunnel supervisor - Ghella Abergeldie JV
(+64)2102789874
bazznz@hotmail.co
- Johan de Jager
Opertion Manager - Earthtec Project Ltd.
0276430364
johan@earthtec.org.nz
- Douw Van Der Walt
Site supervisor - Contrax
+64224928598
- Junior Wong Ling
Supervisor - Contrax
0272550838
Timeline
Machine Operator
Earthtec Projects Ltd.
11.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Contrax
07.2024 - 10.2024
Mining Plant Operator
Ghella Abergeldie JV
07.2020 - 06.2024
Machine Operator
Hick Bros Civil Construction
11.2019 - 05.2020
Machine Operator
Fulton Hogan Ltd
01.2017 - 11.2019
Machine Operator
Turbo Staff
11.2015 - 01.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
Contour Earthmoving Ltd.
05.2013 - 02.2015
Heavy Equipment Operator
Makati Development Corporation
12.2012 - 04.2013
Heavy Equipment Operator
National Prawn Company
10.2009 - 10.2011
Certificate - Advance Workplace First Aid
New Zealand Mines Rescue Services
Certificate - Plan A Confined Space Entry
Act Safety
Certificate - Knowledge of Slinging Regular Loads Safely
Axiom Training
Certificate - Level 1 Site Traffic Management Supervisor
NZ Transport Agency
Certificate - Leve 1 Basic Traffic Controller
NZ Transport Agency
Certificate - Conrete Handheld Operation
Fulton Hogan
Certificate - Chainsaw Operation
Fulton Hogan
Certificate - Locating And Protecting Underground Services
Fulton Hogan
Certificate - Workplace Literacy Programme
Connexis
Certificate - EnviroWise
Fulton Hogan
Certificate - Spill Response
Fulton Hogan
Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operation NC II
Technical Education & Skills Development Authority
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Univerty of Mindanao Tagum College