BRYAN SCOTT SMITH
Elkmont,AL
Summary
Highly self-motivated and results-driven mining professional with more than 34 years providing high-performance technical service as an electrician/journeyman, machinist/welder and draftsman in the mining and heavy industries. Detail-oriented, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to resolve work issues even under stress. Flexible with quick learning abilities to reach high productivity levels in fast-paced work environments. Strong people management and interpersonal communication skills that inspire confidence while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance/Mechanic
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CPP
01.2018 - Current
- As a member of maintenance crew, we perform all the duties to keep plant running efficiently.
Maintenance/Machinist
POLARIS INDUSTRIES
01.2016 - 01.2018
- As a member of the maintenance crew, we perform all the duties keeping the plant performing successfully. From preventive maintenance to breakdown situations.
- My main role is the machinist. I run all job shop related machinery. From machining parts from break/repair parts to design/draw/machine or fabricate new fixtures and jigs for robotic weld cells, manual weld tables, automated benders and lasers to assembly fixtures to aid in safer, more productive procedures.
Longwall Electrical Foreman
WALTER ENERGY (FORMERLY CHEVRON MINING)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Transferred to Walter Energy's #4 mine after acquiring Chevron Mining.
- Conducted all preventive maintenance routines and on demand corrective maintenance on the Longwall, from trouble shooting electrical, programming PLC's, mechanical repair, and installation of new equipment.
- Ensure all installations and maintenance works were completed in compliance with state and federal laws.
Electrical Foreman / Mechanic 1st Class
CHEVRON MINING
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Promoted through the ranks starting as a Utility Man through on-the-job training covering hydraulic & mechanical systems operation and maintenance, installation of new equipment, laser and manual alignment of new equipment.
- Ensured that all equipment were fully serviceable at all times, completing maintenance work on time, within budgets, and in accordance with federal law.
- Served as Mechanic 1st Class working on heavy equipment, shut downs, and all welding, fabrication, and operation of all heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, mobile and stationary cranes, skid steers, etc.
- Promoted to Electrical Foreman in 2012 tasked with scheduling all aspects of maintenance, including parts inventory ordering, and training new employees.
Machinist/Gear Cutter/Draftsman
BIRMINGHAM GEAR & MACHINE
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Operated all job shop related machining equipment such as gear cutters, manual hobbers, shapers, herringbone generators, bevel gear generators, cutting internal and external spurs, internal and external splines, helical gears, herringbone gears, bevel gears, worms, worm gears, and CNC hobbers.
- Reverse-engineered gear sets for reproduction, making prints of all gear sets and gear boxes to be repaired.
- Provided support for inventory control, ordering of special cutters, and keeping all tools sharpened with in house surface grinders and specialty hob and shaper grinders.
Machinist/Draftsman
B&D INDUSTRIAL & MINING MACHINERY
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Operated and maintained all job shop related equipment such as lathes, milling machines, VTL's, horizontal bars, key seaters, etc. Operated all portable align boring equipment and welding, re-surfacing, re-machining, welding and fabrication of new equipment.
- Served as a Draftsman making all prints on new equipment being manufactured to making prints of OEM parts being repaired for strip and underground mining equipment.
- Conducted laser alignment, from aligning pumps, gear reducers, and motors to portable align boring equipment.
Machinist Apprentice
BARRON INDUSTRIES
01.1992 - 01.1994
Education
Electrician -
BEVEL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sumiton, AL01.2004
Machinist - undefined
BEVEL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sumiton, AL01.1992
Certificate in Drafting - undefined
WALKER TECH
Jasper, AL01.1990
Skills
- Electrical and Mechanical Operations & Maintenance
- Boring, Cutting, & Welding Technologies
- Mining & Heavy Equipment Maintenance
- Engineering Drafting Support
- Spare Parts Inventory Support
- Process/Workflow Improvement
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Relationship Management (Customers, Public, & Suppliers)
- Policies & Regulatory Compliance (ie OSHA, etc)
- Project Management Support
- Staff Supervision & Training
Certification
- Mining Electrical Certification
- Alabama Mine Forman Papers
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Tech. Certification
- Mine Rescue BG4 Bench Certification
- First Responder Certification
Timeline
Maintenance/Mechanic
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CPP
01.2018 - Current
Maintenance/Machinist
POLARIS INDUSTRIES
01.2016 - 01.2018
Longwall Electrical Foreman
WALTER ENERGY (FORMERLY CHEVRON MINING)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Electrical Foreman / Mechanic 1st Class
CHEVRON MINING
01.2002 - 01.2013
Machinist/Gear Cutter/Draftsman
BIRMINGHAM GEAR & MACHINE
01.1997 - 01.2002
Machinist/Draftsman
B&D INDUSTRIAL & MINING MACHINERY
01.1994 - 01.1997
Machinist Apprentice
BARRON INDUSTRIES
01.1992 - 01.1994
Machinist - undefined
BEVEL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certificate in Drafting - undefined
WALKER TECH
Electrician -
BEVEL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Section name
- Dear Hiring Manager
- Please accept my application to become part of your team. My resumé is attached for your review and consideration.
- What I offer is my technical training and more than 34 years providing high-performance technical service as an electrician/journeyman, machinist/welder, and draftsman in the mining and heavy industries. For more details, please take a moment to go through my resumé.
- In leveraging my competencies as an electrician and machinist, I also bring to the table my personal strengths that include a productive work ethic and a passion for achieving group missions and objectives through sustained customer-focused and results-driven work excellence. Along the way, I have also proven my interpersonal communication skills that help build relationships with colleagues and industry professionals in attaining shared commitments.
- I am confident that my training, experience, and personal strengths offer the right mix of qualifications with which I bring a mutually rewarding career as part of your team. Should you need further clarification, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through my phone or email address indicated in the heading. Thank you so much for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
- Sincerely
- BRYAN SCOTT SMITH
- Attachment: Resumé