Johnathan Diamond
Summary
Skilled Section Foreman with background in overseeing daily operations, managing personnel and ensuring safety compliance. Strengths include strong leadership skills, ability to troubleshoot complex issues, and experience in coordinating tasks efficiently. Previous work demonstrates commitment to maintaining high performance standards and implementing operational improvements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Section Foreman
Coronado
Wyoming, WV
11.2017 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing team productivity across multiple sections.
- Coordinated the implementation of maintenance schedules, resulting in reduced downtime and increased operational efficiency.
- Led training sessions for new employees, fostering a culture of safety and skill development among team members.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated material deliveries, ensuring timely availability of resources for production needs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with team members, promoting open communication and a collaborative work environment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel by identifying the issues at hand and developing effective solutions.
- Managed company and contract employees for efficient and accurate installations.
- Understood blueprints, schematics, and contract documents and explained tasks to crew.
- Implemented strategies to reduce operational costs while maintaining high standards of quality.
Continuous Miner Operator
Coronado
Wyoming
09.2015 - Current
- Cutting on center
- Air readings
- Following cut plan
- Maintain the equipment
- Following mine regulations
- Operated continuous miner machinery to extract coal efficiently, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance, minimizing downtime and enhancing overall productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best practices in mining operations, leading to improved workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new operators on safe equipment handling and operational procedures, fostering a culture of safety and competence.
- Conducted regular inspections of mining equipment, identifying potential issues early to prevent operational disruptions.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during operations.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks related to mining operations.
- Conducted pre-operational checks on equipment before use to ensure proper functioning.
- Reported any malfunctions or issues with machinery immediately to supervisors.
- Checked ventilation systems in accordance with safety regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance on mining equipment such as lubrication and cleaning.
- Loaded material onto a shuttle car for transport out of the mine shafts and tunnels.
- Monitored the operation of the continuous miner machine to ensure it was running properly and safely.
- Operated continuous miner to cut and load coal, rock, and other minerals from underground mines.
- Communicated with other miners about job progress or any changes in plans or procedures.
- Worked closely with supervisors to coordinate activities within the mine site.
- Kept up to date with new technologies used in mining operations.
Shuttle car operator
Greenbrier mineral
Wyoming, WV
09.2013 - Current
- Ventilation
- Operator
- Center drive offside or standard
- Conducted routine inspections of shuttle car equipment, identifying maintenance needs to enhance operational reliability and safety compliance.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols, fostering a knowledgeable and safety-conscious work environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
Roof Bolter Operator
Excel mining
Pikeville, Kentucky
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Operated roof bolting equipment to ensure safety and stability in mining operations, enhancing site reliability.
- Conducted regular inspections of bolting equipment, identifying maintenance needs to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Trained new operators on equipment operation and safety practices, fostering skill development and adherence to safety standards.
- Moved roof bolting machines into position, as directed by mine supervisors.
- Provided assistance in emergency situations such as cave-ins or fires.
- Trained new personnel on proper operation of roof bolting machines.
- Loaded supplies onto the machine before starting each shift.
- Ensured that all roof bolts were installed according to plan and specifications.
- Cleaned up debris around work area after completion of job tasks.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe working environment for other miners in the area.
- Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
- Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
Education
Burch High School
Delbarton, WVSkills
- Safety compliance
- Team supervision
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Training and development
- Operational efficiency
- Mining regulations
- Equipment inspection
- Communication skills
- Workflow optimization
- Emergency response
- Pre-operational checks
- Continuous miner operation
- Shuttle car operation
- Roof bolting operation
- Production reporting
- Ventilation monitoring
- Personnel training
- Task delegation
- Team leadership skills
- Environmental awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Crew supervision
- Equipment oversight
- Workforce management
- Employee training
- Staff management
- Time management
- Fall protection
- Timesheet review
- Job planning
- Effective communication
- Worksite coordination
- Project milestones
- Job site management
Timeline
Section Foreman
Coronado
11.2017 - Current
Continuous Miner Operator
Coronado
09.2015 - Current
Shuttle car operator
Greenbrier mineral
09.2013 - Current
Roof Bolter Operator
Excel mining
08.2010 - 09.2013
Burch High School