James Foster
Battle Mountain,NV
Summary
Safety-oriented driller with several years of experience. Successful at closely monitoring a team of workers and inspection equipment. Adept at detail-oriented work and staying efficient for long hours in any weather condition.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller
Nevada Gold Mines
Elko, NV
08.2005 - Current
I started as a haul truck driver for the first 120 days. which included the safe operation of Cat 777, 785, 789 and 793 haul trucks. Some support equipment Cat 534 RTD, Cat 988 loader. Since then I have been operating Ingersoll Rand 45, 45E, DM45, DME45, DMMII and Pit Viper 271 one of which is converted to a Flanders Electric remote ardvark system. This along with drill support equipment, water trucks and skid steer loaders. Some time spent occasionally working on the Powder Crew which was a job i held at Echo Bay Minerals 1993 to 1997.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Great Basin College
Elko, NV05-2004
Skills
- Backhoe Operation
- Safety trained
- Able to lift [Number] lbs
- GPS proficiency
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Emergency Procedures
- Safety Compliance
- Bit Selection and Optimization
- Air Drilling Techniques
- Tripping Operations
- Formation Evaluation
- Drill String Management
- Drill Floor Safety
- Decision-Making
- Safety control
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professional Demeanor
- Effective Communication
- Self Motivation
- Field reporting
- Condition Assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Management
- Gauge monitoring
- Problem-Solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Driller
Nevada Gold Mines
08.2005 - Current
Associate of Arts - Education
Great Basin College