Ricky Ossler
Lincoln
Summary
Seasoned Drill Operator with background in active drilling operations and maintenance of drilling machinery. Skills include interpreting blueprints, maintaining safety protocols, and troubleshooting technical issues. Proven track record of improving efficiency while ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance standards in previous roles. Known for strong mechanical aptitude. Skilled in operating various drill types, performing routine maintenance. Possess strong problem-solving abilities
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Horizontal drill operator and locator
Down Below Underground
Lincoln
09.2024 - Current
- Set up fixtures for holding components during drilling operations.
- Managed inventory of drill bits, coolant fluids, cutting oils.
- Monitored the drilling process to ensure accuracy of hole size, depth, and alignment.
- Assisted in training new employees in safe operation of drills.
- Performed daily maintenance on drills including lubrication, checking fluid levels, and changing bits.
- Collaborated with other departments on special projects requiring multiple machining processes.
- Maintained a clean work area in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Adhered to corporate and job site safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Operated vacuum excavation equipment when necessary to uncover shallowly buried lines.
- Determined appropriate methods for excavating around existing underground utilities.
Operator and laborer
Cyclone Ariel and Directional
DesMoines
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Dig spot holes and vac cores .
- Operate drill
- Set vaults
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Laborer and operator
Affordable Underground
Lincoln
08.2015 - 02.2020
- Operate drill
- Set vaults and pedestals
- Dig trenches and spot holes
- Restoration
- Locate for drill
- Calculated angles for beveling edges of components as required by job specifications.
- Examined site plans, aerial photographs, and other documents prior to beginning a job.
- Located underground utilities prior to work being completed.
- Used tools, equipment and vehicles to avoid injuries and mishaps.
Education
G.e.d.
Lincoln, NESkills
- Drilling operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Underground utility locating
- Problem solving
- Heavy machinery handling
- Hydraulic systems
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety procedures
- Mechanical aptitude
- Preventive Maintenance
- Adaptability and flexibility
Machinery Handled
- Horizontal directional drill
- Mini excavator
- Vac truck
- Back hoe
- Skid loader
- Telehandler
- Dozer
Timeline
Horizontal drill operator and locator
Down Below Underground
09.2024 - Current
Operator and laborer
Cyclone Ariel and Directional
05.2022 - 05.2024
Laborer and operator
Affordable Underground
08.2015 - 02.2020
G.e.d.