Jase Valley
Elko,NV
Summary
Detail-oriented mining and field operations professional with expertise in drilling support, equipment inspection, and sample management. Experienced in core saw operation and certified in forklift operation, focusing on safety and teamwork. Skilled in data collection, sample analysis, and trend evaluation to enhance operational accuracy. Eager to leverage strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a new role with opportunities for growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
geotechnician
Rangefront mining services
Elko, Nevada
12.2025 - 09.2026
- Supported geologists by coordinating drilling operations and conducting site observations to ensure accurate data collection.
- Collected soil, rock, and core samples at mine sites.
- Prepared and maintained field equipment and sampling tools to ensure readiness and reliability for daily operations.
- Prepared sample bags, labels, and chain-of-custody records.
- Entered geological data into the company tracking systems.
- Followed mine safety rules and supported field crew communication.
- Trained new employees on essential tasks and safety protocols to enhance team efficiency and compliance.
- Served as a fill-in team lead during upper management's absence.
- Achieved forklift certification for Cat TH0642 and S162 models.
- Achieved certification for Corewise automatic core saw and Almonte automatic core cutter operations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Highmark Construction
Elko, Nevada
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Led safety-oriented morning and evening meetings to review daily tasks and completed work
- Executed hardscaping for leech pad, coordinating pipe and rock picking to ensure project efficiency.
- Thacker pass constructing/building pad laying
- 5000-23 certification on a 631G scraper
- Adapted to pressures in a dynamic work environment, collaborating effectively with heavy equipment operators and ground personnel
Framer
Beck Built Homes
Elko, Nevada
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Constructed flooring, walls, trusses, and roofing, contributing to overall project completion.
- Operated skid steer and forklift to facilitate material handling and site logistics.
- Assisted foremen with daily operations on construction site, ensuring smooth workflow.
Drill Hand
Boart Longyear
Elko, Nevada
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Achieved 5000-23 certification for operation of the foremost apex RC drill rig rod handler and pipe truck.
- Obtained 5000-23 certification for service truck crane operations.
- Performed sample catching, conducted routine drill rig maintenance, and managed tripping pipe operations by hand and rod handler.
- Led safety-oriented morning meetings to discuss daily tasks, safety hazards, and procedures.
- Navigated open pit light vehicles for safe transportation and operational support.
Education
GED -
Elko Highschool
Elko03-2020
Skills
- Geological sampling
- Core logging
- Chain-of-custody documentation
- Drilling coordination
- Drilling techniques
- Core saw operation
- Sample management
- Equipment inspection
- Mine safety
- Heavy machinery operation
- Surveying and mapping
- Field team coordination
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Safety mindset
- Self motivation
Certification
- 5000-23 Cat TH0642
- 5000-23 Selleck S150
- 5000-23 Cat Scraper 631G
- 5000-23 Cat 260 Skid Steer Loader
- 5000-23 Boartlongyear Foremost APEX Rodhandler
- 5000-23 Boartlongyear Service truck\ Water truck crane
Timeline
geotechnician
Rangefront mining services
12.2025 - 09.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
Highmark Construction
09.2024 - 02.2025
Framer
Beck Built Homes
05.2024 - 09.2024
Drill Hand
Boart Longyear
09.2022 - 04.2024
GED -
Elko Highschool