Chad Hixenbaugh
Triadelphia,WV
Summary
Dedicated Underground Coal Miner with extensive experience at Consol Energy, skilled in safety compliance and effective team collaboration. Proven ability to mitigate hazards and enhance operational efficiency through proactive problem-solving and strong communication. Committed to maintaining a safe work environment while operating complex conveyor systems and supporting new hire training initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Coal Miner
General Mine Service
12.2024 - Current
- Adheres to safety protocols and regulations in underground mining environments.
- Learns operational procedures for safe extraction of coal from underground seams.
- Collaborates with team members to maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Participates in safety training sessions to reinforce compliance with industry standards.
- Strengthened teamwork among crew members through effective communication and collaboration during mining tasks.
- Mitigated potential hazards with preemptive identification and rectification of unsafe conditions within the mine environment.
Underground Coal Miner
Consol Energy
08.2013 - 08.2024
- Operates mining equipment under supervision, ensuring proper handling and maintenance.
- Assists in transporting materials and equipment within the mining site efficiently.
- Fostered a culture of safety awareness through regular participation in safety meetings and training sessions with fellow miners.
- Conducted regular maintenance on personal protective equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and reliability in hazardous conditions.
- Supported training initiatives for new hires, sharing industry knowledge and best practices to promote a skilled workforce.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in various roles within the mine, including face worker, haulage operator, and belt mechanic duties.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed over Number methane gas checks.
- Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
- Onboarded new employees by instructing in use of equipment, as well as company policies and procedures, to enhance performance.
- Moved mine cars into position for loading and unloading.
- Strengthened teamwork among crew members through effective communication and collaboration during mining tasks.
- Mitigated potential hazards with preemptive identification and rectification of unsafe conditions within the mine environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wheeling Park High School
Wheeling, WVSkills
- Heavy lifting
- Safety processes and procedures
- Safety compliance
- Underground navigation
- Written and verbal communication
- Conveyor systems
- Problem-solving skills
- Worksite safety
- Conveyor operation
- Following supervisor instructions
- Strong work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Two-way radio operation
- Safety procedures
- Safety protocols
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Underground Coal Miner
General Mine Service
12.2024 - Current
Underground Coal Miner
Consol Energy
08.2013 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Wheeling Park High School
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