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Branden Dunsmore

Branden Dunsmore

Harrison,ID

Summary

Underground Mining professional with 26 years in scoop operation, belt examination and utilities. Experienced Underground Miner specializing in erecting steel props to support mine roofs and walls. Highly effective at installing vertical shafts and ventilation rises. Offering 26 years of industry experience and excellent history of safe and efficient performance. Safety-minded mining professional skilled in equipment operation and maintenance. Understands mining requirements and works great with diverse crew members. Reliable and punctual team player. Dependable Underground Miner with 26 years of experience and commitment to productivity and safety. Practiced in operating industry standard machinery and competent in employee training. Offering proven history of technical proficiency and procedure and policy adherence. Dependable enthusiastic about underground work. Talents include machine operation, maintenance and repair. Stays ahead of schedule and looks for ways to improve operations. Skilled in conducting safety inspections and generating follow-up reports. Proficient in technical document analysis. Desire to apply knowledge and abilities toward any position. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Underground Miner

Hecla Lucky Friday
09.2021 - Current
  • Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
  • Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
  • Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
  • Serviced earth moving systems to promote safe and proper functioning.
  • Worked in mines up to Number feet underground and mined over Number pounds of Product.
  • Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
  • Stayed alert to hand signals, markings and grade stakes while operating machinery to prevent incidents.
  • Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
  • Replaced worn or broken cutting tools on machinery.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
  • Checked machinery for safety, protecting personnel and equipment from harm.
  • Operated hydraulic or electric shovels to pick up loose rock.
  • Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
  • Onboarded new employees by instructing in use of equipment, as well as company policies and procedures, to enhance performance.
  • Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
  • Cleaned off build-up or excess materials blocking pathways and machinery operation.
  • Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
  • Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
  • Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks.

Mine Foreman

Higher Ground
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • Mine Foreman duties include machanicing, fabricator welder, equipment operator, set up and inspect equipment , load and unload materials, reclamation, gold clean up, train men, in charge of company checkbook and any other duties required.

Grader Operator

Lucky Friday, Mullan ID
01.2017 - 03.2017

Underground Miner, grader operator, Logistic Engineer

Mullan
01.2014 - 01.2017

Underground Miner, boom truck operator

Interstate Power
03.2014 - 08.2014
  • Forklift, one yard, two yard, tree yard, marcot underground concrete trucks, tella handlers, silver shaft, number four shaft, bells and signals, loading and unloading shaft materials, slickline operator
  • North Dakota — Mine Foreman, I worked at Falkirk Mine, worked at the Coteau Properties, worked at
  • BNI Coal Mine and worked at Coyote Station Power Plant
  • I ran teams at all locations and Did some ice blasting.

Underground Miner

Galena
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Underground Miner, , Started
  • As muck haul, then nipper, bull gang, rail repair, drift repair, set MSHA standard for drift repair, timber raised repair, shot I drifts, shot back stopes, breast downs, underhand mining, ran cobcos, run 12b, run 21b, run 22b, ran train, ran trucks, ran jackleg and so much more.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Kellogg High
Kellogg, ID
1998

Skills

  • Basic Skills
  • NDSC, North Dakota — Mine Foreman License
  • April 2014- April 2014
  • Received Mine Foreman License
  • SKILLS
  • Operate all Equipment
  • Mechanic all Equipment
  • Fabric and Weld Gold Plants
  • Trommels, shaker screens and
  • Ect
  • Manage a team
  • Drive any vehicle or piece of
  • Equipment
  • Shot I drifts
  • Backstopes
  • Breast Downs
  • Underhand Mining
  • Drift Repair
  • Track Jumbos
  • Rubber Tire Jumbos
  • Rail Repair
  • Timber Repair
  • Underground Miner
  • Shaft Bells and Signals
  • Cutting Torch
  • One Yard Mucker
  • Two Yard Mucker
  • Three Yard Mucker
  • Boom Truck Operator
  • Kent Rock Breaker
  • Kubota RTV
  • Overhead Crane
  • Scaling
  • Scissor Deck
  • Slickline Operator
  • Water Truck
  • Young Buggy
  • Mine Inspector
  • PROJECTS
  • Reclamation Of Butte Gulch — Reclamation
  • Dozed and Ran Track Hoe to reclaim land
  • Ran Jackleg
  • Genie Tella Handler
  • Ran 12 b, 21b and 22b tack
  • Muckers
  • Fully Vaccinated to change
  • Underground bathrooms
  • Operated Ice Blaster
  • Wrote Standards operating
  • Procedures of fire up and shut
  • Down
  • Mine Foreman
  • Training
  • Detonation Functions
  • Active Learning
  • Project Deadlines
  • Equipment Speed Determination
  • Ventilation Equipment
  • Operational Safety
  • Hand Trucks
  • Schematic Diagrams
  • Project Specifications
  • Car Positioning
  • Testing Devices
  • Vertical Shaft Installation
  • Truss Installation
  • Surface Mining
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Excavation and Loading
  • Heavy Labor
  • Mining Support
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Critical Thinking
  • Accurate Measurements
  • Signaling and Positioning
  • Belt Maintenance
  • Protective Equipment Knowledge
  • Machine Positioning
  • Splice Cable
  • Extraction Equipment Operation
  • Handheld Devices
  • Gold Mining

Additional Information

  • OSHA 10 Passed with a 90.14% Hazmat License First Aid 5 years advanced Training and 20 years basic, Training Awards , Reclamation Reward for Butte Gulch in 2004

Certification

Mine foreman’s license

Timeline

Underground Miner

Hecla Lucky Friday
09.2021 - Current

Mine Foreman

Higher Ground
04.2017 - 09.2021

Grader Operator

Lucky Friday, Mullan ID
01.2017 - 03.2017

Underground Miner, boom truck operator

Interstate Power
03.2014 - 08.2014

Underground Miner, grader operator, Logistic Engineer

Mullan
01.2014 - 01.2017

Underground Miner

Galena
01.2007 - 01.2012

High School Diploma - undefined

Kellogg High
Branden Dunsmore