Hemant Chingunde
About Hemant Chingunde
Hemant Chingunde is a Heavy Equipment Technician with a diverse background in both heavy equipment repair and aviation. He has worked for several companies in Canada, including Canfor, Emcon Services Inc., and Crawford Truck & Equipment, and holds a diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair from Grande Prairie Regional College.
Work at Canfor
Hemant Chingunde has been employed at Canfor as a Heavy Equipment Technician since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the maintenance and repair of heavy machinery used in forestry operations. His experience in this position contributes to the efficiency and safety of Canfor's equipment fleet.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role at Canfor, Hemant Chingunde worked at several organizations in the capacity of Heavy Equipment Technician. He was employed at Crawford Truck & Equipment for five months in 2017, and at Emcon Services Inc. from 2020 to 2021 for eleven months. Additionally, he worked at Finning for two years from 2013 to 2015. His diverse experience includes servicing and repairing various types of heavy equipment.
Education and Expertise
Hemant Chingunde studied at Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) from 2013 to 2015, where he completed a diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair as part of the Caterpillar ThinkBig program. He also received aviation training at the Edmonton Flying Club. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both heavy equipment repair and aviation.
Background in Aviation
In addition to his expertise in heavy equipment repair, Hemant Chingunde has a background in aviation. He worked as a pilot at Buffalo Airways for one year from 2011 to 2012 in Yellowknife. This experience adds to his diverse skill set, combining knowledge of aviation with heavy machinery.
Technical Skills and Equipment Proficiency
Hemant Chingunde possesses extensive technical skills in servicing and repairing a variety of equipment. His expertise includes working with forklifts, log yard equipment, dump trucks, and specific models of Caterpillar log loaders and skid steers. This proficiency is critical in ensuring the operational readiness of heavy machinery in various settings.