Bret Pope
Fernley,NV
Summary
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with 8 years of maintenance experience and 18+ in operating crushing and processing equipment. Safety compliance, preventive Maintenance, (LOTOTO)
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Maintenance Mechanic
Nevada Gold Mines
Battle Mtn., Nv
06.2026 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance on mining equipment to ensure reliability.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and machinery for optimal performance.
Millwright/Industrial Maintenance
Nevada Cement
Fernley, USA
03.2020 - Current
- Diagnosis, troubleshoot and safely repair mechanical equipment
- Built and repaired couplings, bearings, gear reducers, elevators, conveyors, and performed mechanical alignments to ensure operational efficiency
- Daily preventive maintenance work orders
- Repaired or replaced worn out equipment through fabrication, welding, torching, air arcing, or sourcing replacement parts to maintain equipment reliability
- Ability to work from drawings and blueprints
Process Operator
Nevada Copper
Yerington, USA
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with startup of mining operations, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Conducted daily pre-work safety inspections to maintain compliance and promote workplace safety
- Operated mobile equipment to support efficient material transport and processing
- Assisted with mine start up and safety job task analyses (JTA) to ensure operational readiness
- Daily site cleanup
Millwright/Industrial Maintenance
Nevada Cement
Fernley, USA
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Diagnosis, troubleshoot and safely repair mechanical equipment
- Built and repaired couplings, bearings, gear reducers, elevators, conveyors, and mechanical alignments to maintain operational efficiency
- Daily preventive maintenance work orders
- Repaired or replaced worn equipment through fabrication, welding, torching, air arcing, and sourcing replacement parts
- Ability to work from drawings and blueprints
Crusher Operator
Coeur Rochester Nevada
Lovelock, USA
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Conducted daily safety inspections of equipment and plant to ensure compliance and safe operations
- Operated crusher at optimal capacity while adhering to safety protocols
- Provided support during crusher repair tasks
- Operate equipment including skid steers, back hoes, excavators, and vac truck
Mill Operator
Coeur Alaska Kensington
, USA
12.2013 - 06.2016
- Conducted daily mill safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Operate surface crusher as well as loader, excavator, and skid steers
- Mixed and checked reagents to maintain optimal processing conditions
- Mixed and checked chemical reagents for processing
Education
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Selkirk High School
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Battle Mountain High School
Battle Mtn., NVSkills
- Hydraulics
- Predictive Maintenance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Bearing Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Equipment operator
- Bearing Maintenance
Timeline
Process Maintenance Mechanic
Nevada Gold Mines
06.2026 - Current
Millwright/Industrial Maintenance
Nevada Cement
03.2020 - Current
Process Operator
Nevada Copper
10.2019 - 03.2020
Millwright/Industrial Maintenance
Nevada Cement
12.2017 - 10.2019
Crusher Operator
Coeur Rochester Nevada
09.2016 - 12.2017
Mill Operator
Coeur Alaska Kensington
12.2013 - 06.2016
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Selkirk High School
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Battle Mountain High School