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Howard Ceballos

Howard Ceballos

Winnemucca,NV

Summary

Results-driven Front Line Supervisor with extensive experience in managing and coordinating operations across industry projects. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering team synergy. Proven leadership skills complemented by strong decision-making abilities and effective communication techniques. Committed to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in future endeavors.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Line Supervisor

Nevada Gold Mines
Winnemucca, NV
02.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated employee performance against established targets and objectives.
  • Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
  • Monitored air quality levels in the mine using gas detection devices.
  • Identified potential problems before they impacted production schedules or budgets.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors and other personnel to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
  • Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
  • Developed plans for production activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress towards completion.
  • Documented all accidents or injuries occurring during shifts and reported them immediately to supervisors.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to discuss potential hazards or changes in policy or procedure.
  • Managed underground mining operations, including personnel scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Reviewed plans for new projects with engineers to confirm feasibility based on existing conditions.

Field service supervisor

Carwil LLC
08.2022 - Current
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Inspected customer sites to identify potential safety risks or hazards and took corrective action as necessary.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Coordinated work between team, other departments, subcontractors and customers.
  • Explained and recommended service options to customers and detailed costs.
  • Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
  • Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.

Development Miner

Small Mining Development Company
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
  • Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
  • Installed ground support systems including bolts, mesh,
  • Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
  • Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
  • Operated hydraulic jumbos for drilling and bolting operations.

Leadman Relief Supervisor Development Miner

Nevada Gold Mines
06.2018 - 02.2022
  • Evaluated employee performance against established targets and objectives.
  • Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
  • Monitored air quality levels in the mine using gas detection devices.
  • Identified potential problems before they impacted production schedules or budgets.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors and other personnel to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
  • Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
  • Developed plans for production activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress towards completion.
  • Documented all accidents or injuries occurring during shifts and reported them immediately to supervisors.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to discuss potential hazards or changes in policy or procedure.
  • Managed underground mining operations, including personnel scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Reviewed plans for new projects with engineers to confirm feasibility based on existing conditions.
  • Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
  • Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
  • Installed ground support systems including bolts, mesh,
  • Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
  • Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
  • Operated hydraulic jumbos for drilling and bolting operations.

Leadman Relief Supervisor Development Miner

Klondex Mining
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Evaluated employee performance against established targets and objectives.
  • Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
  • Monitored air quality levels in the mine using gas detection devices.
  • Identified potential problems before they impacted production schedules or budgets.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors and other personnel to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
  • Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
  • Developed plans for production activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress towards completion.
  • Documented all accidents or injuries occurring during shifts and reported them immediately to supervisors.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to discuss potential hazards or changes in policy or procedure.
  • Managed underground mining operations, including personnel scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Reviewed plans for new projects with engineers to confirm feasibility based on existing conditions.
  • Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
  • Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
  • Installed ground support systems including bolts, mesh,
  • Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
  • Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
  • Operated hydraulic jumbos for drilling and bolting operations.

Leadman Relief Supervisor Development Miner

Barrick, Turquoise Ridge Mine
08.2014 - 10.2017
  • Evaluated employee performance against established targets and objectives.
  • Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
  • Monitored air quality levels in the mine using gas detection devices.
  • Identified potential problems before they impacted production schedules or budgets.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors and other personnel to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
  • Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
  • Developed plans for production activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress towards completion.
  • Documented all accidents or injuries occurring during shifts and reported them immediately to supervisors.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to discuss potential hazards or changes in policy or procedure.
  • Managed underground mining operations, including personnel scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Reviewed plans for new projects with engineers to confirm feasibility based on existing conditions.
  • Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
  • Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
  • Installed ground support systems including bolts, mesh,
  • Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
  • Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
  • Operated hydraulic jumbos for drilling and bolting operations.

Leadman Development Miner

Newmont Mining
01.2010 - 08.2014
  • Evaluated employee performance against established targets and objectives.
  • Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
  • Monitored air quality levels in the mine using gas detection devices.
  • Identified potential problems before they impacted production schedules or budgets.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors and other personnel to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
  • Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
  • Developed plans for production activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress towards completion.
  • Documented all accidents or injuries occurring during shifts and reported them immediately to supervisors.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to discuss potential hazards or changes in policy or procedure.
  • Managed underground mining operations, including personnel scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Reviewed plans for new projects with engineers to confirm feasibility based on existing conditions.
  • Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
  • Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
  • Installed ground support systems including bolts, mesh,
  • Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
  • Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
  • Operated hydraulic jumbos for drilling and bolting operations.

Education

Advanced Diploma -

Albert M. Lowry High School
Winnemcucca, NV

General Studies -

Feather River Community College
Quincy, CA

General Studies -

Truckee Community College
Reno, NV

Certification - up-to-date

MSHA

Skills

  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Effective Team Management
  • Skilled in Spanish/English Translation
  • Proficient in Computerized Training
  • Effective Communicator
  • Self-Motivated Professional
  • Team supervision
  • Administrative skills
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills

References

  • Rafael Andrande, Sales Manager for Carwil, (775) 304-2335
  • Chet Parker, NGM Superintendent, (775) 304-1397
  • Lennon Vankirk, NGM General Supervisor, (775) 304-2864
  • Tim Connors, Humboldt County School District, (775) 304-2517
  • Chad Peters, Winnemucca Boys and Girls Club of America, (775) 420-8454
  • Ray Parks, Humboldt County School District/Owner Echeverria Pumping, (775) 304-6794

Timeline

Front Line Supervisor

Nevada Gold Mines
02.2024 - Current

Field service supervisor

Carwil LLC
08.2022 - Current

Development Miner

Small Mining Development Company
02.2022 - 08.2022

Leadman Relief Supervisor Development Miner

Nevada Gold Mines
06.2018 - 02.2022

Leadman Relief Supervisor Development Miner

Klondex Mining
06.2017 - 06.2018

Leadman Relief Supervisor Development Miner

Barrick, Turquoise Ridge Mine
08.2014 - 10.2017

Leadman Development Miner

Newmont Mining
01.2010 - 08.2014

Advanced Diploma -

Albert M. Lowry High School

General Studies -

Feather River Community College

General Studies -

Truckee Community College

Certification - up-to-date

MSHA
Howard Ceballos