Chance W. Potts
Caldwell,ID
Summary
Hardworking underground miner capable of safely using heavy equipment and machinery in busy settings. Determined employee offering terrific coordination and dexterity to handle various job duties. Ready to take on new challenges in new positions dedicated to teamwork and productivity. Excellent at keeping working headings to set dimensions while having housekeeping and safety a top priority.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Miner
Cementation
Elko, NV
06.2024 - Current
- Operate Epiroc RSC 5 Jumbo, RCS 4 MC Bolter/Jumbo, M10 Bolter.
- Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Serviced equipment and repaired and replaced parts as necessary.
- Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
Lead Underground Miner/ Shifter
Small Mine Development
Yerington, NV
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Operate RSC 5 Epiroc jumbos and bolters, and 3 series Sandvik jumbos and bolters.
- Train employees on underground mining equipment.
- Assist the shifter in daily mining activities and planning.
- Fill the shifter position while on leave, attend meetings with clients, complete daily and weekly plans, complete daily shifts, and safety reports.
- Developed plans for production activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress towards completion.
Underground Miner
Dumas Contracting
Yerington, NV
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Operate jackleg, plugger, Alimak climber, mechanized air drill.
- Conventionally widen the ore pass, and complete large-scale excavations for the underground crusher and belt system installation.
Underground Miner (Lead Miner)
Moran Mining
Stillwater, MT
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Mechanized waste development, horizontal incline/decline.
- Operate Copco/Epiroc Jumbo, Sandvik/Komatsu bolter, jackleg, 6, 4, 3, 2, yd muckers, etc.
- Direct and train the crew in mining and construction tasks.
- Assist the shift supervisor in venting, refuge, and all other safety checks daily.
- Keep heading to dimensions. All utilities are caught up, supplies are stocked, and safety features are in place and operational at all times.
Underground Miner
Hecla Nevada
Winnemucca, NV
12.2021 - 04.2022
- DECLINE WASTE DEVELOPMENT MINING
- Assist in water inclusion remedies such as grout curtains, probing, installing packers, sumps, etc.
- Operate jumbo, bolter, forklift, scissor deck, water truck, haul truck, etc.
- Install numerous types of long support, such as cable bolts, Super Swellex, MTI, and CTI bolts.
Shift Supervisor (Shifter)
Provo Mining and Construction
Provo, UT
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Complete Heading/Mine Inspections.
- Facilitate crew on mining tasks and activities throughout the shift.
- Communicate with management on mining activities and performance.
- Ensure all employees understand tasks and can complete them safely.
- Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
Underground Miner/Lead Miner
Hecla/Klondex
Winnemucca, NV
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Sill mining, timber raise mining, shrink stope mining, waste development mining, and ore development mining.
- Operate haul truck, muckers (two-yard, four-yard, and six-yard), fork lift, Sandvik 3 Series Jumbo, Sandvik 3 Series Bolter, jack leg, etc.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on mining machinery.
Underground Miner
American Mining And Tunneling
Winnemucca, NV
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Sill mining, shrink stope mining, and timber raise mining.
- Operate haul truck, muckers (two-yard and four-yard), fork lift, jack leg, etc.
- Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Serviced equipment and repaired and replaced parts as necessary.
On-site Supervisor
Dirt Pro Excavation
Caldwell, ID
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Operate heavy equipment in a residential setting.
- Oversee the job site, employees, and contractors.
- Replace sewer lines, septic tanks, foundations, etc.
- Ensured proper use of equipment and tools, while adhering to safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albert M Lowry High School
Winnemucca, NV06.2011
Skills
- Operate heavy equipment
- Transfer and handle explosives
- Follow the line and grade
- Ability to keep heading on desired dimensions
- Strong work ethic
- Communication
- Leadership and facilitation
- Use good time management
- Work safely and productively
- Leadership skills
- Positive attitude
- Rock bolting proficiency
Certification
MSHA certified
Additional Information - References
- Zachary Wallace, Osisco Mine Manager (775) 304 8240
- (PJ) Paul Joggerst, S.M.D Area manager (775) 934-1551
- Jimmy Inskeep, S.M.D superintendant (775) 397-0263
Affiliations
- Outdoorsman, sportsman, family man.
Timeline
Underground Miner
Cementation
06.2024 - Current
Lead Underground Miner/ Shifter
Small Mine Development
11.2023 - 06.2024
Underground Miner
Dumas Contracting
02.2023 - 11.2023
Underground Miner (Lead Miner)
Moran Mining
04.2022 - 02.2023
Underground Miner
Hecla Nevada
12.2021 - 04.2022
Shift Supervisor (Shifter)
Provo Mining and Construction
12.2020 - 11.2021
Underground Miner/Lead Miner
Hecla/Klondex
07.2017 - 12.2020
Underground Miner
American Mining And Tunneling
03.2015 - 07.2017
On-site Supervisor
Dirt Pro Excavation
06.2013 - 03.2015
MSHA certified
High School Diploma -
Albert M Lowry High School
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