Jeff Mischell
Winnemucca
Summary
Seeking a career opportunity as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic utilizing my training, experience and customer skills with an employer who offers advancement for performance.
Diligent Mechanic with proven track record in maintaining and improving facility operations. Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues, ensuring optimal performance of equipment and systems. Skilled in team leadership and preventive maintenance planning.
Professional maintenance leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in managing maintenance schedules, training staff, and ensuring operational efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Maintenance Supervisor
Nevada Gold Mines TRUG
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised 10 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Supervised 10 employees and scheduled work.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Supervisor for Bolter Bay, Light vehicle Shop, Tire Shop
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Barrick Turquoise Ridge
09.2014 - 01.2022
- Maintained a clean work environment that promoted safety while enhancing overall productivity.
- Reduced machinery downtime by swiftly diagnosing issues and implementing effective repair solutions.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems
- to maintain equipment function.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Optimized machine operations, executing regular tune-ups and adjusting hydraulic systems as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory to ensure efficient tracking and cost control.
- Upheld safety standards by meticulously following industry guidelines for equipment handling, maintenance, and repair procedures.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
- Mentored junior mechanics on best practices for heavy equipment repair, fostering a supportive learning environment for continuous growth.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements.
- Leveraged diagnostic tools such as multimeters and pressure gauges to accurately identify malfunctions in electrical systems.
- Streamlined workflow processes through effective communication with team members regarding equipment status updates and project timelines.
- Repaired DS311 bolters, CAT AD30, 6yrd, 1700, Sandvick Drills, telehandlers,
Mechanic
BW Mechanical
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Repair and maintain underground mining equipment at the Firecreek Mine site. Equipment including Sandvic jumbos, and bolters, 2 yrd loaders, Atlas Copco loaders and haul truck, Cat RS1600 loader, Kubota tractors, Minecat, Polaris.
Mechanic
Jipangu International (Florida Canyon Mining)
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Repair and maintain all Mining equipment on surface mine including. CAT 785 haul trucks, CAT 993K, 992D loaders, DML and drill trek drills, Tiger dozer, CAT D10 and D9 Dozers. Replace hyd pumps, build hyd hoses, repair leaks as needed, front hubs, brake repairs. Major and minor repairs on mining equipment. Complete paperwork and parts orders.
Mechanic
Waterton Global Mining
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Repair and maintain underground mining equipment. Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic systems on Sandvic underground mining equipment ( bolters, double and single boom drills, haul trucks, 2yrd, 4 yrd, 6 yrd loaders ) as well as Ford New Holland, Minecat, John Deere. Repair air pumps. Weld and fabricate pieces as needed for mine operations.
Lead Mechanic
DMC Mining Services
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Repair and maintain all mining equipment. Troubleshoot and repair Sandvic bolters and drills, Atlas Copco loaders, haul trucks, and drills, Kubota man carriers. Communicate with Supervisors on equipment repairs. Scheduling and Coordinating Timely equipment repairs and preventive maintance. Ordering parts and issuing PO’s. Supervising shop and mechanics. A/C, welding, fabrication.
Lead Mechanic
Hycroft Mine and Resources
12.2009 - 09.2011
- Repair and maintain all mining equipment. Communicate with Supervisors on equipment repairs. Scheduling and coordinating timely equipment repairs in coming in shop and out in the field. Order parts and issue Po’s. A/C repairs, welding, and fabrication. Worked on Komatsu WA1200, WA900 loaders,375 and 475 dozers,930 and 730 haul trucks. Atlas Copco DML drills, Hiatchi 3500 and 5500 hyd shovels, Cat 994 loader D10 dozer, telehandlers. DML drill
Field Mechanic/ Lead Mechanic/ Shop Supervisor
Cashman Equipment
02.1993 - 11.2009
- Repair CAT equipment Mining and Construction in field and in shop. Cover for supervisor during vacation, sick leave or personal time (meetings, scheduling, price and labor quotes.) Dispatching and supervising other mechanics, Equipment troubleshooting. Started out in the tool room and detailing cabs, Moved on to the cylinder bench and rebuilt hyd cylinder and control valves then moved to Main shop for equipment repairs then into a service truck. In a service truck for 13 years. Making repairs out in the field from hyd lines to engine replacements on construction equipment and mining equipment in the state of Nevada.
Education
High school graduate -
Bishop Union High school
01.1991
Associate of Occupational Studies - Automotive/ Diesel
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Phoenix, AZ10.1992
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Facilities maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Work order management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Staff management
- Employee performance evaluation
- Supply coordination
- Materials requisition
- Employee performance assessment
- Quality control
Accomplishments
MACS certified
Experience using SAP, Oracle, Viziaya
17 years CAT dealership experience with surface mine experience
12 years underground mining experience
Relevant Experience
24 hrs., 40 hrs., 24 hrs., 80 hrs., 40 hrs., 24 hrs., 80 hrs., 12 hrs., 35 hrs., 8 hrs., 40 hrs., 16 hrs., 16 hrs., 40 hrs., 16 hrs., 40 hrs., 16 hrs., 16 hrs., 8 hrs., 24 hrs., 24 hrs., 90 hrs., 180 hrs., 180 hrs., 180 hrs., 90 hrs., 270 hrs., 90 hrs., 90 hrs., 270 hrs., 90 hrs., IMACA certified, Eagle Scout, Nevada CDL Class A, MSHA surface and underground, Plymouth Troubleshooting Contest, UTI Sun Oscilloscope operation and Emission system tester Certificate of achievement, UTI Directors honors List, UTI Excellent Attendance, UTI student of the Phase 9, 10, and 23, Moog certified, Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society, Sandick 2yd remote systems
Certification
Failure Analysis 24 hrs.
M series graders 40 hrs.
G series loaders 24 hrs.
D series pavers 80 hrs.
D series rollers 40 hrs.
T series dozers 24 hrs.
416- 446 backhoe loaders 80 hrs.
EUI/ EPTC II ECAP 12 hrs
Small engine fuel system 35 hrs.
Auto shift Trans (936- 970) 8 hrs.
Pavers AP 200- AP 1055 40 hrs.
CAT ET 16 hrs.
HUEI 16 hrs.
300 Series Excavators 40 hrs.
STW 16 hrs.
Leadership and Team building 40 hrs.
Other Training:
JLG telehandlers 16 hrs.
JLG boom lifts 16 hrs.
Wacker compactors 8 hrs.
Komatsu WA1200 24 hrs.
Atlas Copco M3C drills 24 hrs.
Timeline
Mobile Maintenance Supervisor
Nevada Gold Mines TRUG
01.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Barrick Turquoise Ridge
09.2014 - 01.2022
Mechanic
BW Mechanical
05.2014 - 09.2014
Mechanic
Jipangu International (Florida Canyon Mining)
01.2014 - 05.2014
Mechanic
Waterton Global Mining
08.2013 - 11.2013
Lead Mechanic
DMC Mining Services
09.2011 - 08.2013
Lead Mechanic
Hycroft Mine and Resources
12.2009 - 09.2011
Field Mechanic/ Lead Mechanic/ Shop Supervisor
Cashman Equipment
02.1993 - 11.2009
Associate of Occupational Studies - Automotive/ Diesel
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
High school graduate -
Bishop Union High school
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