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Eric Lopez

Billings,MT

Summary

Developed skills in high-stress, team-oriented environments with focus on safety and efficiency. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging abilities in equipment operation and hazard management. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and achieving operational goals in any new role.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Underground Coal Miner

Zooks Solutions
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
  • Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
  • Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
  • Fostered a culture of safety awareness through regular participation in safety meetings and training sessions with fellow miners.
  • Strengthened teamwork among crew members through effective communication and collaboration during mining tasks.
  • Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.

Underground Coal Miner

New elk coal llc
02.2021 - 05.2023
  • Worked regularly at advanced heights and followed all MSHA safety protocols and procedures for fall prevention.
  • Opperated the Joy 1415-CM Continuous Miner (room and pillar section, cut 20ft cuts on sites, efficiently moved the miner to new faces.)
  • Roof bolted (walk through bolter, efficiently put blots up correctly according MSHA law, made sure bolts secured to the roof safe and secure with 6ft and 8ft bolts, put up rib pins, also cable bolts in all the intersections with a 100% mesh on roof.)
  • Shuttle car/ Ram car ( Easily maintained and ran car hauling coal from face to the feeder with no problem)
  • I was also on the mine rescue team for 2 years (i was the gas man for the first year, just put me in captain from second year to now)
  • I took 3rd in Benching (BIo240R) at the Colorado Regional MIne Rescue contest in Loveland, CO
  • Adhered to safety protocols by maintaining awareness of markings, and hand signals while operating equipment.

Pipeline Laborer

Crossfire
2018 - 2019
  • Arranged construction materials according to project needs.
  • Preserved integrity of pipelines by digging trenches for new installation or repairing existing lines.
  • Utilized pressure gauges and leak detectors to inspect pipelines for leaks.

Equipment Operator

Walsenburg sand and gravel
2016 - 2017
  • Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
  • Ran the front end loader, skidster, and the backhoe
  • moved material from stock pile to the trucks
  • spread material evenly and according to the plan

Education

Welding / Heavy Equipment

Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, CO

High School Diploma -

Trinidad High School
Trinidad, CO
01-2014

Skills

  • Project and Time Management
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Detail Oriented
  • Willingness to learn
  • Safety awareness

Certification

  • certifications in welding and heavy equipment

Timeline

Underground Coal Miner

Zooks Solutions
09.2023 - 11.2024

Underground Coal Miner

New elk coal llc
02.2021 - 05.2023

Pipeline Laborer

Crossfire
2018 - 2019

Equipment Operator

Walsenburg sand and gravel
2016 - 2017

Welding / Heavy Equipment

Trinidad State Junior College

High School Diploma -

Trinidad High School

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