Summary
Work History
Education
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Josh Buffington

Abbeville,LA

Summary

Experienced mining professional prepared to lead and drive successful operations. Skilled in excavation, resource management, and safety protocols, ensuring efficient and safe mining processes. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, delivering consistent results in dynamic environments. Known for reliability and keen problem-solving approach, effectively managing challenges and supporting collaborative work culture.

Work History

Lead Miner

Frontier Kemper
  • Duties: Operate jumbo, bolter, LHD (mucker), jackleg, handle expletives, set up and pour concrete, and install all utilities
  • Responsibilities: Mine decline at A 15 degree, Time and load face
  • Support and maintain proper ground control mechanisms, install and maintain ventilation line
  • Ensure crew stays on task and are working in a safe environment following MSHA guidelines
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Mentored junior miners, providing training on equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular inspections of mining sites to identify hazards and ensure operational integrity.
  • Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repair of equipment.
  • Maintained detailed records of daily operations, personnel management, and equipment usage for accurate reporting purposes.
  • Coordinated mine rescue efforts during emergency situations, ensuring swift response times and successful outcomes.
  • Optimized resource extraction with careful planning and strategic drilling methods.
  • Developed risk assessments and mitigation strategies to minimize hazards associated with ground control issues.
  • Managed teams of miners, ensuring optimal performance and a safe working environment.
  • Installed steel sets for ground support
  • Have daily safety meetings and had conversations of any possible hazards that we may have faced
  • Controlled flooding issues in a fast paced environment

Maintenance A

Compass Minerals
New Iberia, LA
12.2019 - 07.2022
  • Duties: Troubleshoot and repair machine failures, Maintenance inspections throughout underground and surface
  • Responsibilities: Weld structural material, Maintain, support, and repair belt and shaft structures
  • Equipment repairs: Undercutters, CAT loaders(908,966,988,992) haulage trucks, CAT forklifts, 6x6 gators, kabota tractors,beltlines, jumbo drills, and man up fletcher bolter.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Ground Control Specialist

Harrison Western
New Iberia, LA
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Duties: Operate Jack leg, Stoper, Roof bolter
  • Responsibilities: Support and Maintain adequate proper ground control mechanisms

Belt line/Ventilation

AMS
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Duties: Operate Fork lifts, Backhoe, and Dozer
  • Responsibilities: Support and Maintain belt lines Support and Maintain Ventilation controls
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used Copco rivet splices on all belt

Miner

Harrison Western
Gordonsville, TN
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Duties: Operate Jack leg, Stoper, LHD, Excavator, Back hoe, Jumbo Drill, Handle explosives.
  • Responsibilities: Support and Maintain operations with ground control within MSHA regulations, and movement of product.
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure operational integrity and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain optimal workflow and productivity on site.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues before they escalated into larger problems while maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Adhered to company policies and regulations, maintaining a strong safety record throughout the course of employment.
  • Performed regular equipment checks to ensure optimal functionality, prolonging its lifespan as well as reducing maintenance costs.

Construction Miner

DMC Mining Services
New Iberia, LA
03.2016 - 10.2017
  • Duties: Operate Forklifts, Man lifts, and Crane Operator
  • Responsibilities: support and maintain shafts
  • Install temporary head covers covering dimension of shaft
  • install guides, buntons, and dividers
  • Build forms and pour concrete for base of steel structures
  • Support, Maintain, and Install conveyor belts.
  • Equipment used: Grove and Broderson Cranes, Jack leg, Stoper, Extendable and Non-extendable forklifts, Concrete pumps and mixers, Front-end Loader (938)
  • Contributed to successful project completion by troubleshooting and resolving any unforeseen issues that arose during construction phases promptly.
  • Contributed to site assessments, identifying potential hazards and recommending mitigation strategies.

Education

Diploma -

Sherman High School
Seth, WV
05.2015

Diploma - undefined

Sherman High School
Seth, WV
05.2015

Skills

  • Blasting techniques
  • Drilling operations
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Environmental awareness
  • Ventilation systems
  • Tunnel construction
  • Physical strength and stamina
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Hazard identification
  • Flexible schedule

Timeline

Maintenance A

Compass Minerals
12.2019 - 07.2022

Ground Control Specialist

Harrison Western
02.2019 - 12.2019

Belt line/Ventilation

AMS
03.2018 - 02.2019

Miner

Harrison Western
10.2017 - 03.2018

Construction Miner

DMC Mining Services
03.2016 - 10.2017

Diploma - undefined

Sherman High School

Lead Miner

Frontier Kemper

Diploma -

Sherman High School

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