Highly motivated, experienced process operator, Underground Core Driller, Alimak Raise miner and Journeyman Carpenter seeking long term employment. Familiar with process plant operations, pad crew operations Surface and Underground core drilling and Alimak raise mining. Knowledgeable in lead man position and heavy equipment operations. Hard working, Reliable, trustworthy and loyal. Works well as a team member and possess excellent communication skills. 16 years mining experience in surface and underground mines in Northern Nevada,Colorado, Idaho and Montana. Over 5 years experience as a Commercial / Custom home builder in California with the Northern California carpenters union.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Raise miner
Moran mining group
Nye, Montana
11.2025 - Current
Operated heavy machinery for excavation and material transport.
Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance.
Collaborated with team members to coordinate mining operations efficiently.
Bolt raise to ground conditions
Drill and blast heading to specifications
Muck out round
Driller 3
Timberline Drilling Inc.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
12.2024 - 10.2025
Operated drilling rigs to extract minerals efficiently and safely.
Maintained drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Monitored drilling parameters to adhere to safety protocols and operational standards.
Responsible for hole completion and recovery
Survey all holes
Grout and abandonment of holes
Work closely with geologist
Troubleshooting problems with drill
Driller 1
Sibayne stillwater
Nye, Montana
01.2021 - 11.2024
Set ups and moves
Survey holes
Drill alone no helper
Hole completion and recovery
Trouble shoot , Identify and fix problems with drill.
Communicate and work closely with geologist
Process Operator
Kinross
Elko, NV
01.2017 - 12.2020
Maintained the equipment used in the department and contacted the process maintenance department when it needed to be serviced.
Maintained inspection-ready facility by monitoring operations and performing housekeeping functions.
Handled all pre-commissioning and commissioning requirements.
Performed standard work processes as directed by the department supervisor.
Identified and set aside equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
Interacted with other personnel, including the process maintenance department to discuss technical details.
Optimized process procedures to maximize safety and performance.
Operated all equipment in accordance to company directions.
Removed oil spills and performed general cleaning duties to keep units tidy and safe.
Collected product samples to conduct RXRF samples and titrations tests.
Synchronized activities across pumphouses to achieve continuous product flow and minimize contamination.
Monitored process indicators, instruments, gauges and meters to identify problems and reported findings to area supervisors.
Cleaned interiors of processing units every shift by circulating chemicals and solvents.
Updated daily logs with I auditor and trello data to meet internal standards and regulatory demands.
Communicated with other workers by telephone and radio to coordinate pump operations.
Documented results of each inspection and reported non-conforming parts.
Operated automated measuring machines to check part specifications.
Completed inspections and quality checks on parts every shift.
Loaded, unloaded and transported parts with reach fork lifts, semi tractor trailers and heavy equipment.
Performed basic maintenance and repairs to maintain optimal well performance.
Used diagnostic tools to measure different aspects of each part and removed faulty items.
Completed daily well checks, including measuring tanks, checking plant flows and recording pressures.
Maintained team safety with through diligent observation and timely action on concerns.
Carbon handling , loading and offloading carbon trailers .
Heavy equipment operations dozer, forklift , excavator, skid steer, ect.
Driller
American Drilling
Elko, NV
10.2010 - 01.2017
Inspected and maintained drill for safe and efficient use.
Assessed and inspected drill equipment to keep properly maintained and in service.
Selected appropriate bits and other tools based upon job requirements and drill supervisors expectations.
Provided training and supervision to driller/helper site personnel.
Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
Operated and stabilized machines and drills.
Supervised all rig personnel, including sub-contractors.
Supervised and documented all drilling operations.
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