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Derek Nelson
Nevada Gold Mines
Spring Creek,NV
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Desired Job Title
Underground Miner
1
Certification
30
years of professional experience
Dedicated underground miner with expertise in tunnel excavation and mucking operations. Committed to promoting safety and quality control, ensuring efficient workflow to consistently meet production quotas.
Work History
Underground Miner
10 Years 2 Months- Operated 6 and 11 yard CAT muckers to ensure efficient mucking techniques to meet daily quotas.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in safety meetings, providing feedback on workplace hazards, and suggesting potential solutions.
- Experience in all aspects of underground mucking including: mucking up and downhole stopes, floor pulls, headings and sumps. From the cab, remoting the loader and running it autonomously.
Closed Loop Solids Control Technician.
4 Years 4 Months- Operated and maintained solids control equipment to ensure optimal performance in drilling operations.
- Ensured smooth operations on the rig site by collaborating with the drilling team, including the mud engineer and rig supervisor and company man.
- Improved mud properties for optimal drilling performance by conducting regular fluid tests and adjusting mud weight accordingly.
- Ran a centrifuge to collect all the solids out of the drilling fluid. Mixed solids with drying agent and dumped in a pit with a loader.
Roughneck
1 Year 1 Month- Operated drilling rig equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in rig maintenance and troubleshooting, contributing to minimized downtime and enhanced productivity.
- Collaborated with crew members for effective drilling operations and problem resolution on-site.
- Trained junior roughnecks on equipment handling and safety procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
Construction Foreman
6 Years 5 Months- Supervised daily operations to ensure project timelines and safety standards were met.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on construction best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance construction processes and minimize waste.
Carpenter
1 Year 11 Months- Constructed and installed frameworks for residential and commercial structures, ensuring compliance with building codes.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance, making adjustments to meet project specifications.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
Concrete Finisher
2 Years 7 Months- Finished concrete surfaces to meet project specifications and aesthetic standards.
- Operated various tools and equipment for mixing, pouring, and smoothing concrete.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
Choker Setter
3 Years- Set chokers ran off of a linkbelt line machine where the terrain was too steep for skidders to drag.
- Operated chainsaws and logging equipment, bucked logs on the landing before loading them on trucks.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Tunnel excavation
Tunnel excavation expertise
Pipefitting
Quality control procedures
Physical strength and stamina
Mucking techniques
Time management
Problem-solving
Communication and teamwork
Quality control
Mining operations
Machine operation
Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved ton quotas through effectively helping with muck/haul opertions.
Certification
MSHA Training
Timeline
Underground Miner
Nevada Gold Mines
06.2016 - CurrentRead More
Closed Loop Solids Control Technician.
Capex
02.2012 - 06.2016Read More
Roughneck
Nabors Drilling
12.2010 - 01.2012Read More
Construction Foreman
Stanek Constructors
07.2004 - 12.2010Read More
Carpenter
Usher Construction
07.2002 - 06.2004Read More
Concrete Finisher
Cowboy Concrete
10.1999 - 05.2002Read More
Choker Setter
Kelly Logging
06.1996 - 06.1999Read More
Salmon High School
High School Diploma
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