Michael Skeens
Peyton,WV
Summary
3049322962 Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Alpha Natural Resources
07.2016 - Current
- To work with state and federal employees to stay in compliance within state laws
- Manage the work force in a safe and productive manner
- Communicate with employees giving safety meetings and there daily tasks., doing upgrade for city water lines to the mines, putting in aerator systems small construction of mine offices
- Oversee projects, such as road building and upkeep, reclamation and volume and flows of ditches and discharge of ponds
- Oversee refuse areas, building barriers to construction of Pe lines for slurry lines and compliance around prep plant
- Maintain service records of plant operations, maintenance of equipment and equipment hours., availiablty of equipment tracking maintenance records..
Reclamation Foreman
Blackhawk Mining. Samples mine complex
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
Equipment Operator
Black Hawk Mining
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Building and maintaining roads, reclamation, building head wall ditches, outlet checks
- Operated various equipment
- 992g loading overburden
- 10T building roads, reclamation
- D11 Carry Dozer shoving overburden
- 495 Shovel loading overburden
- 1350 Laternau loading overburden
- PC 4000 loading overburden
Heavy Equipment Operator
Massey Energy
07.2002 - 05.2013
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Prep Plant
Massey Energy
06.2002 - 05.2013
- Worked in the preparation plant doing various work
- Welding, grease and repair top and bottom rollers on the belts,, laborer work to keep a clean and productive work place
- Operated D10 dozer on the coal pile loading trains...
Maintenance Worker
Precision Pump And Valve
02.2001 - 03.2002
- Replaced worn out parts, lubricated moving parts, and tightened connections to restore functionality.
- Worked gate and safety valve department
Prep Plant
Elk Run Coal
03.1999 - 04.2001
- Worked in the preparation plant doing various work
- Laborer work to keep a clean and productive work place
Education
Diploma -
Sherman High School
Seth, WV05.1999
Skills
- EMT Experience
- Backhoe Operation
- Tractor-Trailer
- Loader Operation
- Mechanic Experience
- Construction
- Welding
- Plumbing
- Construction Management
- Carpentry
- Snow Plowing
- Box Truck
- Flatbed
Certification
Ran various surface equipment, from large scale to small ..Class A CDL (10+ years) Heavy Equipment Operation
- Certified Surface Foreman -2010
- Certified belt examiner -2010
- EMT -2007
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Alpha Natural Resources
07.2016 - Current
Reclamation Foreman
Blackhawk Mining. Samples mine complex
01.2013 - 07.2016
Equipment Operator
Black Hawk Mining
01.2013 - 06.2016
Heavy Equipment Operator
Massey Energy
07.2002 - 05.2013
Prep Plant
Massey Energy
06.2002 - 05.2013
Maintenance Worker
Precision Pump And Valve
02.2001 - 03.2002
Prep Plant
Elk Run Coal
03.1999 - 04.2001
Diploma -
Sherman High School