Aaron Watkins
Kingwood,WV
Summary
Adaptable underground coal miner with expertise in troubleshooting mechanical systems and maintaining safety compliance. Known for strong analytical skills and effective communication, contributing to streamlined operations and reduced downtime.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Coal Miner
GMS Maintenance and Mine repair
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
05.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy equipment for coal extraction and material transport.
- Managed setup of longwall miners to prepare for efficient operation. and teardown of longwall miners.
- Performed routine safety checks on mining equipment and tools.
- Executed maintenance on various equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Assisted with repairs and upkeep of mining equipment to reduce downtime.
- Monitored air quality and ventilation systems for worker safety compliance.
- Recorded gas levels to prevent hazardous conditions and protect workers. in mine using specialized detection equipment.
- Installed timber supports in underground tunnels to improve stability.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and efficient task completion.
General Manager/ Chief Operator
Preston County Psd #1
Arthurdale, West Virginia
06.2013 - 05.2023
- Coordinated staff scheduling and resource allocation to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Managed daily business operations encompassing budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service, and sales to ensure operational success.
- Directed daily utility operations across Preston County.
- Applied safety protocols to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Evaluated water quality parameters to ensure compliance with safety standards. to support regulatory compliance and safety.
- Oversaw chemical feed pumps to ensure accurate chemical dosage in treated water.
- Adjusted pumps and valves to control chemical flow into the water supply system.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues affecting plant systems.
- Repaired and maintained pumps, motors, blowers, and other mechanical equipment used in plant operations.
- Utilized SCADA system to monitor and control plant operations effectively. to maintain proper levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Preston High School
Kingwood, WV05-2013
Skills
- Operation and maintenance of machinery
- Expertise in hazardous materials handling
- Management of chemical levels
- Oversight of chlorination systems
- Adherence to safety standards
- Execution of disinfection protocols
- Troubleshooting mechanical problems
- Effective monitoring systems
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Adaptability in operational tasks
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Budgetary management strategies
- Attention to detail in processes
- Calibration of instruments and tools
- Decision-making capabilities
- Employee relations strategies
- Recordkeeping methodologies
- Succession planning frameworks
- Management of staff operations
- Succession planning
- Staff management
Certification
- Business and Marketing Interactive Media - Preston High School Issued May 2013
- E- Business Publishing- Preston High School Issued May 2013
- Water Distribution- Office of Environmental Health Services Issued December 2014
- Class 2 Water Operator - Office of Environmental Health Services Issued August 2015
- Chief Operating Officer- WV Bureau For Public Health Issued June 2018
- WV Board Member - WV Bureau For Public Health Issued September 2021
- Cubic Comprehensive Utility Billing System- Frey Municipal Software Issued June 2022
- Bituminous Miner Certificate - Department of Environmental Health Issued May 2024
- Bituminous Mine Machine Operator Certificate- PA Department of Environmental Health Issued May 2024
- Mine Gas Detection and Mine Ventilation Certificate-Pa Department of Environmental Health Issued August 2026
Timeline
Underground Coal Miner
GMS Maintenance and Mine repair
05.2023 - Current
General Manager/ Chief Operator
Preston County Psd #1
06.2013 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Preston High School