Dustin Brown
Billings,MT
Summary
Dedicated mining professional with a strong focus on safety compliance and operational excellence. Expertise in optimizing mining cycle times while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Recognized for effective collaboration and communication within diverse teams, contributing to a culture of safety and efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT MINER
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
Nye, MT
10.2007 - Current
- Optimized mining cycle time by executing drilling, blasting, mucking, and bolting operations.
- Ensured safe operation of underground mining equipment in dynamic environments.
- Utilized Epiroc and Sandvik bolters, drills, loaders, and lifting equipment for operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain effective communication underground.
- Conducted routine checks on equipment to promptly identify malfunctions and reduce downtime.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on equipment to uphold functionality.
MSHA Miners Representative
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
Nye, MT
11.2020 - Current
- Facilitated adherence to mandatory health and safety standards for mine operators.
- Promptly reported accidents, health hazards, and unsafe conditions to ensure immediate action.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company safety regulations.
- Delivered precise oral and written statements during inspections or investigations.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding MSHA inspection schedules to protect team interests.
- Actively represented team interests in health and safety enforcement processes at mine.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC
Eagle Ambulance
Billings, MT
11.2006 - 10.2007
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene en route to hospital and prehospital settings.
- Kept up to date with current standards of care equipment functions, certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and complied with safety regulations and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals during patient assessments and transfers.
- Maintained medical equipment and ensured readiness for emergency response.
CONCRETE LABORER
Fleury Concrete
Billings, MT
06.2002 - 08.2006
- Prepared concrete pours by setting wood and other forming materials.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints for concrete projects.
- Maintained clean, safe work site to enhance team productivity and project timelines.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction accuracy.
- Assisted crew with truck positioning and guided concrete discharge into forms.
- Measured concrete quantities and verified levelness to ensure quality outcomes.
- Trained new laborers on processes and safety protocols.
- Wore appropriate protective equipment to adhere to safety standards.
Education
EMT Certification -
Helena College University of Montana
Helena, MT01-2006
Skills
- Epiroc and Sandvik bolters
- Single and double boom drills
- Sandvik loader operation
- Caterpillar loader operation
- Underground equipment operation
- Lifting gear expertise
- MSHA certification
- MSHA representative
- Operational safety practices
- Work area maintenance
- Drill operation expertise
- Critical thinking
- Personal protective measures
Military Experience
- NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL SPECIALIST
- June 2000 – June 2008
- OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM DEPLOYMENT
- August 2004 – August 2006
- United States Army Reserve | Billings, MT | Helena, MT | Fort Bliss, TX
- Combat medic certified.
- Ulls-G (Unit Level Logistics System-Ground) certified.
- Maintained N.B.C. equipment and training for 125th ORD BN.
Timeline
MSHA Miners Representative
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
11.2020 - Current
UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT MINER
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
10.2007 - Current
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC
Eagle Ambulance
11.2006 - 10.2007
CONCRETE LABORER
Fleury Concrete
06.2002 - 08.2006
EMT Certification -
Helena College University of Montana