Brandon Rowe
Cedar Bluff,VA
Summary
Skilled Underground Coal Miner with terrific attendance record coupled with pleasant demeanor. Expert in all mine safety protocols with dedication to both personal and coworker safety. Reliable individual with excellent work ethic and training in related tool and equipment use.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Coal Miner
Ramaco Resources
Berwind, WV, WV
01.2020 - 09.2025
- Operated mining machines such as continuous miners, shuttle cars and roof bolters.
- Performed maintenance on machinery used in underground operations.
- Installed timber supports in underground tunnels to provide stability.
- Repaired or replaced damaged parts on mining vehicles and other equipment.
- Performed methane gas checks and visually inspected work areas for hazardous conditions.
driller/helper
Noah Horn Well Drilling
Vansant, Virginia
02.2014 - 12.2019
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas after every job was completed.
- Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment, such as pumps, compressors, top drives, swivels, tongs and hoists.
- Set up rigs for various types of drills including directional, horizontal and vertical wells.
machine operator
Minova USA
Rock House, VA
10.2009 - 12.2013
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iaeger High School
Iaeger, WV05-2009
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Continuous miner operation
- Methane gas detection
- Timber support installation
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Mining operations
Timeline
Underground Coal Miner
Ramaco Resources
01.2020 - 09.2025
driller/helper
Noah Horn Well Drilling
02.2014 - 12.2019
machine operator
Minova USA
10.2009 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Iaeger High School
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