Joshua Childers
Gillette
Summary
Experienced and safety-focused mining and production professional with hands-on experience operating a wide range of heavy equipment in coal mining environments, including drills, loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, and blades. Skilled in working efficiently under direct supervision while contributing as a dependable team member in fast-paced production settings. Strong understanding of mining safety protocols, equipment inspections, and daily operational procedures. Recognized for adaptability, strong work ethic, and the ability to support production goals through effective communication, teamwork, and reliable equipment operation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Technician
NARM
Wright, WY
06.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained a variety of heavy mining equipment, including drills, loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, and blades
- Performed coal drilling operations safely and efficiently in accordance with mine plans and production goals
- Operated both electric haul trucks and CAT haul trucks in active mining environments
- Conducted pre-operational inspections and reported mechanical or safety concerns promptly
- Worked under direct supervision while consistently following company policies and MSHA safety regulations
- Maintained strong communication with dispatch, supervisors, and crew members to ensure safe and efficient operations
Production Operator
Colowyo
Meeker, Colorado
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Hauled coal from G8 to R-1 dump, hauled coal with the Highway trucks from 007 to 006.
- Hauled Overburden to the rock crusher; Drilled holes with the overburden drill in collom.
- Qualified on multiple equipment: A/C Komatsu 830 E Haul Truck, D/C Komatsu 830 E Haul Truck, A/C Komatsu 830 E Water Truck, 100 Ton Haul Truck, Western Star 4900 XD Highway Truck, DrilTech D75KS Overburden Drill, Sandvik DR 460 Overburden Drill, Kenworth T-800 Water Truck, Freightliner M2 Water Truck, Peterbilt 348 Water Truck, Ford E-350 Crew Transport Vehicle, Grader
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Indiana Transport
Elkhart, Indiana
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered Trailers, fifth-wheel campers to 26,000 lbs; hooked up campers from the yard and hauled them all over the country;
- Transport the bill of lading along with the freight; filed paperwork before and after the load was complete.
Boilermaker B Class
Performance
Hackberry, Louisiana
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Leadman for nitrogen purge for unit 2 & 3, fresh air - line breaking – torque the flanges, walk down system packages, worked with operators to get systems up and running.
- Helped with tool room, unloading and loading tools off of trucks, putting tools into gang boxes, keeping tool room organized and sufficient.
Testing Helper 3
CB&I
Hackberry, Louisiana
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Pneumatic and hydro testing on pipe throughout the unit from 2″-36″ pipe.
- Walked down pipes in unit.
- Ran the Tool room. Looked over all the shipping and receiving for tools, and parts.
- Organized tool room so everything was in place.
- Company Overview: Sasol
Class A Top Helper
CB&I
Hackberry, Louisiana
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed multiple laydown yards; vessel nitrogen purge/release; maintain equipment satisfaction for client;
- Installing /removing flanges from equipment; rotations of shafts on pumps and motors (lean amine pump, centrifugal pumps);
- Maintained transformers; completing daily work orders; maintained foreman/daily reports for management;
- Communication between General Foreman, Engineers, the Client, Safety, and the Crew.
Pipefitter Class 3 Helper
CB&I
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Fitting pipe; fab up material; install shoes for pipe; take off 90's and 45's oil and lube console;
- Running oil through the system; reinstalled pipe back when product is clean with no trash in the lines;
- Install / remove: flange, blinds, paddle screens, mount spring cans on pipe; install psv's and csv's, fab up temporary pipe for high/low pressure systems;
- Steam blows; run leads for welders; alignment of flanges.
- Company Overview: CF Industries Commissioning
Helper 3
Triad
Geismar, Louisiana
02.2015 - 03.2015
- Leadman for wire pulls; installed: switch gears, junction box, LED lights, cable tray, cable tray track, tmcx connectors, parakeet clamps, conduit bending, dismantle cable trays, and waterfalls for wire.
- Company Overview: Methanex
Education
Graduate -
Springfield High School
Springfield, LASkills
- Communication
- Time management
- OSHA/MSHA Compliance
- Safety awareness
- Adaptability
Certification
- Twic Card
- CPR First Aid Provider
- Fresh Air Trained (previous)
- LOTO- Lock Out Tag Out (previous)
- 24 Hour Safety Supplied Air (previous)
- Line Breaking (previous)
Timeline
Production Technician
NARM
06.2025 - Current
Production Operator
Colowyo
03.2022 - 06.2024
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Indiana Transport
06.2021 - 12.2021
Boilermaker B Class
Performance
09.2019 - 03.2020
Testing Helper 3
CB&I
03.2017 - 09.2018
Class A Top Helper
CB&I
05.2016 - 05.2017
Pipefitter Class 3 Helper
CB&I
03.2015 - 01.2016
Helper 3
Triad
02.2015 - 03.2015
Graduate -
Springfield High School