1. CHRISTOPHER WARD
E8712 652nd Ave! Elk Mound, WI 54739 ! H: (715) 879-4488 ! C: (715) 271-6385
Christopher_421@hotmail.com ! http://www.linkedin.com/pub/christopher-ward/b4/2ab/427
PROFILE: CAREER OBJECTIVE
Over 8 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator, yard supervisor and foreman in a
fast-paced environment with a proven track record in meeting deadlines, resolving problems
independently, using initiative to improve processes and working hard to meet organizational
objectives.
" Career marked by demonstrating skills completing major improvement projects on time and within budget.
" Experienced and proven ability to train, evaluate, motivate, and lead large and successful teams of employees.
" Recognized as a creative and effective strategic planner and problem solver at all times.
Select Career Highlights Include:
# Prepared and administered programs, methods, systems, and practices for reducing costs and improving
employee and yard efficiency, safety, productivity, and reliability.
# Played an instrumental role in establishing processes to meet raw material needs/usage targets,
permissible inventory flexibility, production needs, and pipeline project targets/goals.
# Effectively grew the company by providing leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure and
maintain proper organizational controls, administration and reporting procedures, people systems, and
operating efficiency in place.
# Commended by several major superintendents for consistently providing sure-footed and thoughtful
guidance, preparing solutions for problems noticed and complexities of the future, and leveraging resources to
meet urgent demands required for successful competition of projects.
Demonstrated broad base of expertise and accomplishments in:
# Truck & Equipment Safety # Problem Solving # Advanced Leadership Skills
# Foreman Expertise # Attention to Detail # Equipment Maintenance
# Heavy Equipment Operations # Workplace Safety Requirements # Decision Making Skills
# Yard Supervision # Strategic Problem Solving # Mentoring & Development
# Operations Management # Client, Board & Public Relations # Public Interactions Skills
EXPERIENCE
Precision Pipeline, LLC! Washington, PA; New York, NY; Tomah, WI; Elko, NV
Yard Supervisor & Foreman (2007 – 2015)
Led and oversaw vehicle operators, laborers, helpers, and material movers. Sought out ways to integrate values in
business dealings and strategies; protects the company’s reputation. Administer all work yard operations and
ensured compliance to safety policies. Maintained a neat and clean yard at all times. Provided direct supervision
and leadership of assigned personnel. Conducted performance reviews of direct reports and provided coaching
and reinforcement to grow and develop high performing teams. Defined and communicated roles, responsibilities,
and authorities to project team members and the customer to ensure project completion in a safe manner, within
budget, on schedule, and in conformance with the appropriate standards, specifications, and applicable regulatory
requirements. Collaborated with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational
infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to achieve objectives of the company.

2. Allocated people, equipment, assets to optimize project completion. Ensures scope, design basis and objectives are
defined, best practices learned/reviewed, detailed work plans, schedules, budgets, and procedures are established.
Monitored and controlled all contractual commitments to ensure that all work is being performed in accordance
with project specifications. Collaborated with the Safety Director regarding programs, procedures, and incidents;
ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
! Responsible for driving assigned areas of the company to achieve and surpass fiscal integrity, business
goals and objectives.
! Demonstrated knowledge of utility regulation, natural gas providers and other related agencies, contracts,
finances and legislative activities. Effective in establishing relationships with corporate management,
employees, customers and local leaders.
! Ability to analyze technical data and information relative to natural gas pipeline construction, operations,
and maintenance in order to determine the safety, adequacy, and reliability of such systems and facilities.
! Spearheaded the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies for
assigned areas of the company.
! Familiar with natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline facilities to determine compliance with
pipeline safety regulations and to ensure compliance with federal regulations under the Natural Gas Pipeline
Safety Act.
! Ensured compliance with all applicable OSHA, workplace safety and training policy, procedures and
practice.
! Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of internal and external processes.
! Provided day-to-day multiple team leadership and management that mirror the adopted mission and core
values of the company.
! Commended for exceptional attendance, leadership strengths, communication skills, flexibility in career
role and attention to detail.
Additional experience as Foreman/Yard Supervisor/Heavy Equipment Operator (2011-2015).
EDUCATION
OSHA 30 Certified
Operating Engineers Union – Local 139
References
Jimmie McCormick – (715) 491-1882
Tom Cudo – (715) 495-1240
Dave Mallon – (320) 761-8699