JAMES ISRAEL THOMPSON
CORONADO GLOBAL RESOURCES
LENORE,WV
27
years of professional experience
Experienced mine foreman with 25+ years leading underground crews, supporting shift scheduling, and enforcing mine safety compliance. Strong background in production coordination, equipment inspection, and safe, productive operations.
Work History
Shift Foreman
2 Years 1 Month- Coordinated daily production scheduling and work assignments to ensure efficient operations.
- Facilitated shift handovers and communicated priorities to incoming crews for seamless transitions.
- Assisted in supervising shift crews at Coronado Global Resources mining operations to maintain operational standards.
- Monitored safety practices during daily operations.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
OUTBY FOREMAN & SECTION FOREMAN
4 Years 11 Months- Directed mine crews during daily coal production shifts.
- Enforced safety standards across underground and surface work areas.
- Coordinated equipment checks with maintenance and operations teams.
- Documented shift progress and reported issues to management.
BELT COORDIANTOR & OUTBY FOREMAN
9 Years 1 Month- Maintained operational condition of conveyor belts, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Prepared resource planning reports, work orders, and daily workflow updates to streamline operations.
- Organized safety compliance documentation, inspections, and operational procedures to ensure regulatory adherence.
Foreman
12 Years 10 Months- Supervised T&W Services work crews and assigned daily tasks.
- Trained new crew members on equipment use and company procedures.
- Communicated with supervisors about work orders and crew needs.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Mine safety compliance
Shift scheduling
Production coordination
Crew supervision
Underground operations
Outby foreman
Section foreman
Mine foreman
Heavy equipment operation
Equipment inspection
Machinery maintenance oversight
Logistics coordination
Workforce management
Material handling expertise
Drilling operations supervision
Mining operations management
Fire boss
Timeline
Shift Foreman
CORONADO GLOBAL RESOURCES
03.2024 - 04.2026Read More
OUTBY FOREMAN & SECTION FOREMAN
ARCH COAL
05.2021 - 04.2026Read More
BELT COORDIANTOR & OUTBY FOREMAN
ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES
03.2012 - 04.2021Read More
Foreman
T&W SERVICES
05.1999 - 03.2012Read More
TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
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