ALANA CRUTCHER
Elko
Summary
Skilled surface/underground miner with 20+ years, experience in the mining industry. Familiar with safe mining operations. Experienced Equipment Operator with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Excellent multi-tasking ability Dependable and reliable CPR/First Aid certified, Strong team player, hazard awarenss surface/underground. Knowledgeable documentation/Compelling and completing reports, applying data-driven approaches and promoting community-oriented mentality. Exceptional skills in conflict deescalation, crowd control and criminal law investigation/interrogation, group presentations. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MSHA INSPECTOR
Department of Labor
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
Underground Equipment Operator
Nevada Gold Mines
02.2022 - Current
- Observe hand signals, grade stakes and other stope and portal markings when operating machines.
- Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully conducted heading checks, rib inspections, electrical, water lines,visually inspects the quality of the backfill and shotcrete
- Operates Sandvick TH 663, TH545i haul truck, Maclean Transmixer,TM3 water truck,CAT930M grader,Batch plant operations
- Hazard recognition, falling material, scaling,congested areas, Portals, mucking portals, cap light signals, evacuation protocols, ventilations& escape routes, confined spaces, safety harness, ground control hazard awareness.
- Time management skills, taking intuitive communicating with leadership channels following chain of command.
Cross Utilized Agent
SkyWest Airlines
10.2021 - Current
- Informed clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, medical and visa requirements to facilitate quality service.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
- Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
- Performed comprehensive checklists, Air plane inspections prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Checked and verified photo identifications Visa, Passport, Real ID
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
Lab Technician
Bureau Of Verirtas
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory and safe and productive .
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Prepared core samples for shipping
- other duties involved crushing , splitting, operate Pulverizer, weighing samples. Properly labeled and stacked samples in dryer ovens.
- weighed and did composite for fire assay samples.
- Serviced earth moving systems to promote safe and proper functioning.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kinross Gold
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed all equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to all heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on any project requirement and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Core Rochester
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Completed diligent daily inspections, reported/ documented repairs and maintenance, pretrip/post trip, Lock out Tag out
- Moved equipment between job locations using 785haul truck .
- Observed all safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during each shift. Training New hires on haul trucks. Sharing knowledge abiding enforcing 30 CFR prepexams, and work place exams
- Conducted new hire orientations and training sessions, and trained current employees on new equipment and procedures, SOP, 30 CFR sec. 48
- Maintained updated training records for new employees/5023/ certificate of trainings.
Haul Truck Operator
Newmont Gold
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Completed diligent equipment inspections,reported and documented repairs and maintenance
- Moved materials to designated locations crusher, mill, ore pad, waste dump
- Observed all safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during each shift enforcing 30 CFR standard for prep exams and work place exams
- Operated Mine equipment safely and efficiently reporting malfunctioning parts or hazards
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing conditions hazard awareness.
- Followed SOP to ensure safe work environment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hycroft Gold
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines. Training in accordance with30 CFR part 48
- Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks to Crusher
- Hauled waste and to designated areas and ore to Leach pads
- Moved equipment between job locations using 730 haul truck .
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Moved materials around mine site to specific locations.
- Adhered to all heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Corrected employee behavior that did not reach accepted standards, and recognized performance that met or exceeded those criteria.
Haul Truck Driver/Trainer
Barrick Gold Strike
11.2008 - 11.2018
- Operated 930 Haul trucks from shovel to proper dump locations hauling ore and waste Performed regular job site safety observations reported any safety concerns to immediate supervisor Extensively trained new and existing employees on 930,785,777 haul trucks. Conducted one-on-one driving training, for new hire employees.
- Operated heavy equipment machinery safely
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines
- Conducted safety inspections, walk around and followed safety rules and procedures
- Handled preventive maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure mine operation safety
- Promoted mine safety by working in a safe manner
- Checked trucks to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order Verified all dispatch instructions
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Recommended changes to company culture in order to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Coach Driver
Coach America
09.2007 - 01.2008
- Inspected the Coach buses for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
- Submitted all driver documentation in a timely manner
- Transported passengers locally and over the road various mine sites Attended and participated in all driver safety meetings
- Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management
- Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels
Correctional Officer
Dakota County Sheriff's Dept
02.2007 - 01.2008
- Maintained the custody and control of 200 inmates housed
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs
- Security by inspecting outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards
- Responded to inquiries from the public, other staff, inmates and visitors
- Created and maintained arrest files on all inmates processed
- Made sure holding areas were cleaned and that prisoners were served meals on time
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Federal Correctional Officer
Dept.Justice
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Guaranteed safe and on-time passenger arrival by closely monitoring passenger and route safety and enforcing regulations.
- Created and filed reports on investigative activities.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
Program Manager
Boys & Girls Club of America
04.1998 - 05.2002
- Implemented strategies to increase program effectiveness team building
- Coordinated work between multiple departments,
- Oversaw staffing of new program with 28 employees, 100+ students
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method
- Engaged with children/families on a individual basis
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff,scheduling events, completing reports in a efficient timely manner.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly and professional communication
- using MS word/PDF/ Office/Adobe/Excel
Education
Associate of Arts - CDL / Truck DRiving
Norther Eastern Nebraska Community College
South Sioux City, NE09.2007
Associate of Arts - Emergency Medical Tech
United Methodist College
Omaha, South Sioux City, Nebraska2007
Associate of Arts - Corrections
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Artesia, NM12.2006
Law Enforcement
Indian Police Academy
2004
Real Estate Development
Randell School Real Estate
Omaha, NE2003
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
Little Priest Tribal College
Macy, Nebraska05.1996
Associate of Arts - Liberal arts
Nebraska Indian Community college
Winnebago, Nebraska1996
Associate of Arts - Indian Constitutional Law/ Child Psychology
Haskell Indian Nations University
Lawerence, Kansas1993
Real Estate
Iowa Schhool of Real Estate
Sioux City, IA05.2003
Skills
- Documentation/PDF/MS word/Excel/
- New Hire Heavy Equipment trainer
- Safety/30CFR part48
- Law Enforcement/Investigation/Reports
- Supervisor/Teamwork/Team Building
- Native American Cultural monitoring/ field tech
- Hazard/Safety recognition
- Incident Investigation
- Accident investigation
- Safety program development
Accomplishments
- Conducting inspections, including mandatory quarterlyand semiannual inspections ofmines and facilities.
- Issuing citations and orders for any observed violations.
- Issuing a withdrawal order, removing equipment from service, and/or withdrawing miners in cases of imminent danger.
- Conducting health sampling of respirable dust and noise exposure at mines, as well as monitoring toxic materials and harmful physical agents.
- Investigating fatal and serious nonfatal accidents.
- Investigating complaints of hazardous conditions reported by miners.
- Investigating criminal violations.
- Examining complaints of discrimination reported by miners.
- Conducting safety and health conferences with mine operators on violations.
- Approving required roof control, ventilation, emergency response, and training plans.
- Reviewing mine operators’ mining plans and education and training programs for miners
- Directing various mine safety and health assistance programs.
- Training and certifying
- Developing improved safety and health standards.
Certification
Mine Safety & Health Academy
Mine Accident Investigation & Report Writing
Timeline
MSHA INSPECTOR
Department of Labor
10.2022 - Current
Underground Equipment Operator
Nevada Gold Mines
02.2022 - Current
Cross Utilized Agent
SkyWest Airlines
10.2021 - Current
Lab Technician
Bureau Of Verirtas
07.2021 - 02.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Core Rochester
01.2021 - 06.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kinross Gold
06.2020 - 07.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hycroft Gold
03.2019 - 10.2019
Haul Truck Operator
Newmont Gold
11.2018 - 01.2020
Haul Truck Driver/Trainer
Barrick Gold Strike
11.2008 - 11.2018
Coach Driver
Coach America
09.2007 - 01.2008
Correctional Officer
Dakota County Sheriff's Dept
02.2007 - 01.2008
Federal Correctional Officer
Dept.Justice
01.2004 - 06.2005
Program Manager
Boys & Girls Club of America
04.1998 - 05.2002
Mine Safety & Health Academy
Mine Accident Investigation & Report Writing
Associate of Arts - CDL / Truck DRiving
Norther Eastern Nebraska Community College
Associate of Arts - Emergency Medical Tech
United Methodist College
Associate of Arts - Corrections
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Law Enforcement
Indian Police Academy
Real Estate Development
Randell School Real Estate
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
Little Priest Tribal College
Associate of Arts - Liberal arts
Nebraska Indian Community college
Associate of Arts - Indian Constitutional Law/ Child Psychology
Haskell Indian Nations University
Real Estate
Iowa Schhool of Real Estate
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