Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Crew Bull Gang
NSMS POGO
Delta Junction, AK
12.2023 - Current
Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and guidelines in the mine.
Loaded mined ore onto trucks for transport to processing facilities.
Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
Monitored air quality levels in the mine using gas detection devices.
Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding job tasks and safety procedures.
Set up ventilation systems to control dust levels in the mine.
Installed ground support systems including bolts, mesh, cribbing.
Participated in emergency response drills as part of mine safety protocols.
Weilder/Mechanic
Hecla Mining
Juneau, AK
06.2020 - 11.2022
Performed preventive maintenance on underground machinery and equipment, including lubrication, filter changes, and belt adjustments.
Maintained records of all repairs and services completed on underground machines and equipment.
Diagnosed mechanical issues in an efficient manner utilizing specialized tools and diagnostic software.
Responded to emergency breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime for the mine operations.
Repaired or replaced defective parts using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, welding torches, and grinders.
Rebuilt worn out components such as shafts, bearings, sprockets, chains to extend their life expectancy.
Inspected mining equipment regularly for safety compliance with company policies and governmental regulations.
Installed new systems or upgraded existing ones according to blueprints or engineering specifications.
Assisted in training other mechanics in the safe operation of underground mining equipment.
Troubleshot complex electrical problems related to motor control centers and variable frequency drives.
Replaced faulty hydraulic lines and tested system performance after completing repairs or replacements.
Fabricated custom parts as needed when off-the-shelf items were not available.
Performed routine maintenance on HVAC systems used in underground mines ensuring proper air circulation at all times.
Cleaned up hazardous materials spills promptly following established safety protocols.
Ensured that all work areas were kept clean by disposing of waste materials properly according to company policy.
Reviewed technical manuals before beginning any repair job to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and repair procedure.
Operated a variety of heavy duty mobile equipment such as haul trucks, loaders and dozers safely while adhering to all safety procedures.
Underground Coal Miner
New Elk Coal
Trinidad, CO
01.2018 - 06.2020
Inspected underground electrical systems to identify and diagnose malfunctions or problems.
Installed, maintained, and repaired underground electrical cables, conduits, and related equipment.
Tested underground electrical systems for proper functioning using meters and other testing devices.
Assisted in installing transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, voltage regulators and other electrical components.
Dressed cable into junction boxes and terminated connections according to specifications.
Connected power cables to equipment such as motors and controllers with hand tools.
Performed preventive maintenance on underground electrical systems including cleaning of contacts, connectors, terminals.
Verified the correctness of all wiring connections prior to energizing circuits.
Programmed motor controls including variable frequency drives.
Provided technical support during commissioning activities of new installations.
Ensured compliance with applicable codes when performing installation activities.
Repaired damaged control panels by replacing defective parts or rewiring circuits as necessary.
Operated heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, trenchers. for trenching purposes.
Worked closely with local utility companies for coordination of service requests.
Conducted regular inspections to ensure that all components are properly installed and operational.
Traced out shorts or grounds in an underground system using specialized test equipment such as meggers.
Adjusted settings on various types of protective relays used in power distribution systems.
Identified potential causes of failure within an underground system through visual inspection or diagnostic tests.
Installed various electrical systems and components.
Maintained electrical prints and documentation.
Inspected electrical components and cabling.
Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.