1. Christopher J. Kinnon
30350Fox Ridge Ct. | Tehachapi, CA 93561 | (805) 369-9036 | cjkinnon@yahoo.com
I.U.O.E Local 12 Heavy Equipment Operator | Mechanic
Civil Superintendent | Logistics | Foreman | Master Plumber
Deadline-driven and quality focused team leader with 15 years experience in construction and operating heavy
equipment. Skilled interpersonal communicator able to successfully manage subcontractors and coordinate
project management. Trained in safe operation and posses outstanding hand-eye coordination. Able to work in
numerous environments. Adept in verbal and written communication, hard-working mind-set and proven
reliability.
Construction Background
Heavy Equipment Operator | California Compaction Corporation | Lancaster, CA
McCoy Solar Energy Project 250 MW - Blythe, CA
December 2014-Present
Union contracted to operate a Case 350 with a roam disc providing site prep, roadways, permitter, and excavation
of vaults at McCoy Solar Energy Project.
Topaz Solar Farm 550MW - Santa Margarita, CA
August 2013 – December 2014
Union contracted to operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to 930 Loader, 210 Skip Loader, 304
Mini Excavator, and 314 Excavator. Providing precision tolerance grading for solar panels, compaction of over
6,000 acres, PVCS & PCS vault excavations and placement, roadway improvements, excavation and trenching
for underground cable installation of AC & DC feeders, DC Whips, ground conductors, cad welds and fiber optic
cables. All while adhering to strict design specifications outlined by engineered drawings and county permits at
Topaz Solar Farm.
Project Highlights
• Completion of all contracted assignments with unsurpassed precision, accuracy, and according to
specifications.
• Adhered to timely deadlines and managed to prevail ahead of schedule without incident.
Civil – Site Prep | Logistics | Civil – Electrical Balance Of Systems
CLP | First Solar | Topaz Solar Farm – 550MW | Santa Margarita, CA
December 2011 – August 2013
On-site Construction Management of a $2.2 billion solar power plant involving oversight management of multiple
subcontractors with personnel on excess of 1,000 employees and a combined total of 1.8 million hours, oversight
of design and specifications, solicitation for bids and contract negotiation, project award, contracting, project
start-up and close out for turnover.
Project Highlights
Civil – Site Prep
• Coordinate, monitor and inspect site prep contractors daily activities including grading and compaction of
over 6,000 acres, hydro-seeding, PVCS & PCS vault excavations and placement, roadway improvements
and security fence installation.

2. • Update, maintain and distribute Daily Install Maps for progressive tracking.
• Perform daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) monitoring of all sub-contractors daily specific activities.
• Draft RFP's for additional scopes of work. Negotiate with sub-contractor regarding Change Order
Request's. Prepare cost breakdown analysis and present to Construction Manager for approval. Coordinate
with FS Sub-Contracts for final issuance of Change Order.
• Review and edit future upcoming phases Scope of Work's prior to sub-contractor bidding for additions,
errors and/or omissions.
Logistics
• Innovated, designed and implemented new procedures on deliveries of material for he site.
• Trained and supervised personnel ranging up to 20 employees to accurately and efficiently operate
equipment while loading and unloading material.
• Performed safety topics, JHA, crew organized.
• Received 15-25 semi trucks every day with a 100% safety record and a 100% no damage to material.
• Over saw employees to be Cal OSHA compliant for a safe work environment.
Civil / Electrical – Balance of Systems (BOS)
• Oversee BOS Electrical contractor's daily operations while coordinating with FS structural teams to ensure
daily goals are achieved.
• Designed and implemented tracking maps for field use to ensure accurate and on time Daily Production
reporting while adhering to the Rules of Installation.
• Perform Daily Production Counts of BOS Contractor including all daily installations of modules, harness,
AC & DC cables, combiner boxes resistors and PCS shelters.
• Participate in daily sub-contractors meeting to compare daily goals versus actuals to help facilitate options
to meet or exceed goals.
• Inspect underground electrical in excess of 100 miles prior to covering including all AC & DC Feeders,
DC Whips, ground conductors, cad welds and fiber optic cables while adhering to strict design
specifications outlined by engineered drawings and county permits.
• Ensure sun-contractor performs all work listed in Scope of Work while maintaining highest quality and
adhering to the specifications, building codes and conditions of approval.
Foreman | Master Plumber | JR Hubbard Construction | Simi Valley, CA
March 2003 – April 2011
General contractor foreman for residential and commercial remodels with a specialty in plumbing systems.
Specific duties included but not limited to development of preventive maintenance inspection schedule for all
plumbing systems, plumbing piping, infrastructure drainage systems to include all potable water production,
storage and distribution systems and components. To maintain database of all plumbing activities. To provide
safety training to crews and supervise job assignments to skilled and semi-skilled employees, laborers, and
helpers. Responsible for the correct and efficient execution of assigned work project involving installation
removal, maintenance and repair of all plumbing equipment and plumbing systems. To ensure all permits are
obtained for projects requiring dig permits, confined space entry, etc. To manage records of materials and supplies
received, used and held in stock. Estimated work hours, materials, and suppliers needed. Working knowledge of
the plumbing trade, blueprints, diagrams, and engineering specifics.
Project Highlights
• Effectively managed and maintained high quality control of multiple on site sub-contractors with
personnel ranging up to 20 employees.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with designers, engineers, sub-contractors and clients.
• Coordinated and conducted inspections with city, state, and college inspectors for all phases.
• Conducted all personnel hiring, training, foreman's meetings, safety training and safety meetings while
enforcing all safety rules and regulations.
• Oversee and manage with direct supervision the plan, design and development of residential and

3. commercial projects.
• Cal OSHA compliant for a safe work environment.
• Extensive knowledge of permit processes that include establishing close working relationships with
architect, engineers and property owners coupled with 20 years of in the field experience which leads a
minimal stress free project.
Heavy Equipment Operator | Mechanic | Burnham Construction | Palmdale, CA
September 1999 – October 2006
Union contracted to operate a variety of heavy equipment including water trucks, scrapers, backhoes, and dossers.
Provided precision grading, excavating, and compaction for custom housing pads in the antelope valley. Oversaw
the operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy construction equipment. Tracked and maintained maintenance
records of on-site equipment to ensure completion of required preventative and remedial maintenance in a timely
and efficient manner.
Project Highlights
• Operating a wide variety of equipment on a large scale grading site for custom house pads. Equipment
included scrapers, backhoes, and dossers.
• Maintained all heavy equipment and was able to step in to a mechanic position on an as needed basis.
• Provided labor, operated water trucks and fire hoses, oiled and maintained all heavy equipment.
Summary
15 years of construction experience has led to vast expertise in cost estimating, renovation and construction for
residential and commercial projects with an emphasis on managing conquering projects. Charismatic, self-
motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with clients
needs on a daily basis. Heavy equipment operations are unsurpassed with diverse knowledge and experience
operating 623 paddle wheel, scrapers, 637, 651, 657, skid steers, backhoes, loaders, excavators, dossers, skip n
drags, water trucks ETC.