MATT THOMPSON

WHAT’S YOUR NAME AND ROLE, AND WHAT DIVISION DO YOU WORK UNDER AT THE CROSSING GROUP?

My name is Matt Thompson, and I am the Equipment Manager at The HDD Company.

WHERE DID YOU START AND WHAT HAS YOUR CAREER PATH BEEN LIKE AT THE CROSSING GROUP?

I was initially hired as a mechanic at The HDD company, where I helped maintain their fleet of equipment. After some time, I was given the opportunity to take the next step in my career by moving into my current role of Equipment Manager.

WHAT’S THE MOST REWARDING (OR FAVOURITE) PART OF YOUR ROLE?

I really enjoy working with my team in the shop to keep rigs and equipment in good shape. It’s a great feeling when we are able to keep everything running smoothly and functioning properly, which helps minimize equipment downtime for crews in the field.

For example, when recently preparing for a large-scale project in New York, we had over 25 field workers come to the shop to help repair, rebuild, and load several rigs and support equipment.  It felt awesome to have such a great team working together to make sure the job started on time, with all of the equipment working at its absolute best.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT THE CROSSING GROUP?

In my experience, The Crossing Group’s focus on camaraderie and team building is unmatched.

I always feel at home on every job site I visit. Whether it's an invitation to a BBQ, a going away party, or team dinner with my wife and the rest of the crew, my coworkers go out of their way to make me feel like part of the group.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CULTURE AT THE CROSSING GROUP?

The culture has always felt like family to me. From day one at The Crossing Group, I’ve never felt like an outsider — everyone at the company works hard to make their coworkers feel welcome, and to treat each other as an important part of the team.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE LOOKING TO WORK IN A ROLE SUCH AS YOURS AT THE CROSSING GROUP?

Don't feel intimidated by tasks that might feel daunting. If there is something you don't understand, you can always find someone at The Crossing Group to reach out to who will be happy to help. We have a broad range of team members with ample experience, so you won't have a problem finding people to bounce ideas off of, or help address a challenge you’re facing. Everyone here is willing to support you and help you be successful in your role.

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