Alex Apodaca
Elko,NV
Summary
I am a dedicated safe hard working individual with great work ethic very observant and pay attention to detail. I am very safe with 14 years in the mining industry. I am committed to safety and the well being of the people and myself all while looking out for the best interest and needs of the company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Open Pit Supervisor
Nevada Gold Mines
Crescent Valley, NV
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Promote and maintain safety to the workforce by putting on monthly and daily safety meetings,conducting work area inspections and have daily safety interactions with individuals.
- Built daily line outs assigning crew to all equipment.
- Collaborated with management team to identify and procure equipment and tools to increase safety and productivity.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset and company needs to successfully meet and exceed daily,weekly and monthly targets and business needs.
- Worked with Maintenance,Drill and blast,dewatering,Exploration,Environmental and Tech services to accomplish goals and address any issues related to business needs.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated workers.
- Maintained payroll for 85+ employees
- Demonstrate leadership skills by making improvements to work process and utilization.
Drill Support
Nevada Gold Mines
Crescent Valley, NV
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Built line outs and conducted daily safety meetings for drillers.
- Strategically placed drills in different areas of the mine to meet daily ,weekly and monthly business needs to make sure blast patterns were ready for shot.
- Measured steel for wear,Rotated steel for even wear,Changed out steel,bits and hammers,Operate boom truck loading and unloading steel and supplies.
- Weekly and monthly inventory on all drill steel,Bits and all other supplies associated with drilling.
- Worked with and assisted maintenance to keep all drills turning.
- Operated drills when short handed,Helped drillers with problems outside of their skillset.
Driller
Nevada Gold Mines
Crescent Valley, NV
05.2012 - 09.2016
- Safely and efficiently operated blast hole drills,Pre-split drills Atlas Copco Pit Viper 271,Sandvik DK55,Sandvik DK75,DR-560 Pre-Split and RC.
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling.
- Properly pull samples.
- Trained new operators.
- Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
- Drilled RC drain holes in high wall to relieve pressure.
- Worked on DR-560 drilling RC holes at Cortez and Goldstrike
Utility Tech
Nevada Gold Mines
Crescent Valley, NV
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Performed daily Group Field level risk assessments.
- Daily shovel cable inspections.
- Planned and executed shovel moves and placement of cable.
- Attended planning meetings.
- Operated cable handler.
Haul Truck Driver
Nevada Gold Mines
Crescent Valley, NV
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Performed Pre-Shift inspections.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Trained new operators
Haul Truck Driver/Metal Picker/Lube Truck/Loader Operator
Ledcor Group
Carlin, NV
02.2008 - 05.2010
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed Pre-Shift inspections.
- Trained new Drivers
- Cleaned Underground ore.
- Ran lube truck.
- Operated 992 and 980 loaders feeding mill.
Education
GED -
Superior Senior High School
Superior, AZ05.1998
Skills
- Job Planning
- Documentation skills
- Equipment operation
- Hardworking
- Worksite safety
- PPE Compliance
- Training and Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Multi tasking
- Time Management
- Work Ethic
- Reliable and works with a sense of urgency
Timeline
Open Pit Supervisor
Nevada Gold Mines
01.2019 - 05.2022
Drill Support
Nevada Gold Mines
09.2016 - 01.2019
Driller
Nevada Gold Mines
05.2012 - 09.2016
Utility Tech
Nevada Gold Mines
05.2011 - 05.2012
Haul Truck Driver
Nevada Gold Mines
05.2010 - 05.2011
Haul Truck Driver/Metal Picker/Lube Truck/Loader Operator
Ledcor Group
02.2008 - 05.2010
GED -
Superior Senior High School