John Quick
Chapmanville,WV
Summary
Strategic and skilled Underground Mine Foreman with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Dedicated individual with strong leadership, decision-making skills, work ethic. Bringing 14 years of active experience underground managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Expert in all mine safety protocols with dedication to both personal and coworker safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Well-versed in using industry standard equipment and training others in proper use. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges and mastering new skills. Focused on career advancement and continued education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Mine Foreman
Coronado Coal
02.2014 - Current
Underground Mine Foreman/Section Foreman/Outby Foreman
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Worked effectively and safely on team of miners.
- Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Successfully inspected safety of equipment for moving, lifting and drilling.
- Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress, and safety conditions.
- Continuously monitored the efficiency of face ventilation to properly maintain gases in safe levels.
Central Appalachian Mine Rescue Team Member 2017-Current
- First Aid
- Map Man
- Tail Captain
- Gas Man
Unlimited Mine Instructor & EMT-M Instructor 2017- Current
- Instructed company wide CPR Trainings.
- Instructed company wide annual retraining for first aid, life shelter training, roof control, and ventilation.
- Instructed company wide EMT-M classes.
Underground Coal Miner
Rock House Creek Development
03.2011 - 08.2013
- Ran roof bolter and buggy safely in fast-paced environments underground.
Underground Coal Miner
Mac Mine Service
07.2010 - 01.2011
3rd Shift Move Crew
- Red Hat Training
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mine Management
Southern West Virginia Community & Tech College
Logan, WV12-2025
General Studies
Marshall University
Huntington, WVHigh School Diploma -
Chapmanville High School
Chapmanville, WV05.2009
Skills
- Mining Operations
- Mine Rescue
- Safety Compliance
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Ventilation Management
- Gas Detection
- Machine Operation
- Emergency Response Training
- MSHA Trained since 2017
- Team Collaboration
- Program Management
- First Aid Certified
- Interpersonal Communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Computer Proficient
Certification
- Underground Blackhat Miner #3-17901
- Underground Mine Foreman #41981
- Mine Rescue Team Member #3-530
- EMT-M #1228
- Unlimited Mine Instructor - Min #M20865045
- EMT-M Instructor - #EMTI-367
- CPR & First Aid
- Dust Certification for PRM Sampling
- Underground Electrician Apprenticeship
- Certified West Virginia Firefighter
- Certified TestOut Office Pro - Word, Excel, & Powerpoint
Accomplishments
- Reached 4 years with no loss time accidents by working safely with coworkers
- 3rd Place 2024 Fallen Heroes Contest First Aid
- 1st Place 2023 Fallen Heroes Contest Fire Pad
- 3rd Place 2023 Fallen Heroes Contest MERD
- 3rd Place 2023 Post No 6 Mine Rescue First Aid Competition
- 2nd Place 2022 KMI First Aid Competition
- 1st Place 2022 Joseph A. Holmes Z-Pad
- 2nd Place 2022 Joseph A. Holmes MERD
References
- Aaron Price - Vice President of Safety Coronado Coal - (304)546-2045
- Nick Workman - Blackhawk Mining - (304)688-0168
- Andrew Procopio - Safety Manager Blackhawk Mining - (304)688-7289
- Mike Tabor - Trainor Blackhawk Mining - (304)601-9752
Timeline
Underground Mine Foreman
Coronado Coal
02.2014 - Current
Underground Coal Miner
Rock House Creek Development
03.2011 - 08.2013
Underground Coal Miner
Mac Mine Service
07.2010 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Mine Management
Southern West Virginia Community & Tech College
General Studies
Marshall University
High School Diploma -
Chapmanville High School
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