Justin Snyder
Winnemucca,NV
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Experienced Underground Miner with strong ability in Full Cycle Mining and Support roles. Offering safe Operation and Detailed oriented mentality to complete the task proficiently and effectively. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Willing to lead and teach young miners with safe techniques to standard in accordance with policies and procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Miner
GMS Mine Repair and Maintenance
Carlin, NV
03.2024 - Current
- Operated hydraulic jumbos for drilling and bolting operations.
- Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors and other personnel to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding job tasks and safety procedures.
- Installed ground support systems including bolts, mesh, cribbing.
Lead Underground Miner
Small Mine Development
Winnemucca, NV
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Maintained and operated underground mining machinery such as Bolters, Jumbos, loaders, haul trucks, Forklifts, Tractors and Shotcrete gear.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on mining machinery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and guidelines in the mine.
- Loaded mined ore onto trucks for transport to processing facilities.
- Monitored air quality levels in the mine using gas detection devices.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding job tasks and safety procedures.
- Set up ventilation systems to control dust levels in the mine.
- Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
- Installed ground support systems including bolts (split sets, swellex, grout bolts and resin bolts and mesh wire.
- Participated in emergency response drills as part of mine safety protocols.
- Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
- Identified potential problems before they impacted production schedules or budgets.
- Serviced equipment and repaired and replaced parts as necessary.
- Handling, Storing and utilization of Explosives in accordance to the police and regulations.
- Managed underground mining operations, including personnel scheduling and resource allocation.
- Developed plans for production activities, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress towards completion.
- Supervised loading, hauling, drilling, blasting, mucking and timbering operations in the mine.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as shift reports, time cards and material inventories.
- Documented all accidents or injuries occurring during shifts and reported them immediately to supervisors.
Underground Miner
Hecla Nevada
Winnemucca, NV
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Maintained and operated underground mining machinery such as bolters, Jumbos, Jacklegs, loaders, haul truck, Forklifts, tractors and shotcrete equipment.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on mining machinery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and guidelines in the mine.
- Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Monitored air quality levels in the mine using gas detection devices.
- Set up ventilation systems to control dust levels in the mine.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding job tasks and safety procedures.
- Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
- Installed ground support systems including bolts, mesh, cribbing.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors and other personnel to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Identified potential problems before they impacted production schedules or budgets.
- Serviced equipment and repaired and replaced parts as necessary.
- Handling, Storing and utilizing Explosives in accordance to the Law and Safe Handling Procedures.
Underground Miner
Klondex Mining / American Mining and Tunneling
Winnemucca, NV
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained and operated underground mining machinery such as loaders, haul trucks, concrete trucks, batch plants, and Forklifts.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on mining machinery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and guidelines in the mine.
- Assisted with timbering activities in the underground environment.
- Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Set up ventilation systems to control dust levels in the mine.
- Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
- Installed ground support systems including bolts, mesh, cribbing.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors and other personnel to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Identified potential problems before they impacted production schedules or budgets.
- Serviced equipment and repaired and replaced parts as necessary.
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Washington County Sheriff Office
Hillsboro, OR
07.2008 - 03.2015
- Assisted in the apprehension of suspects and conducted criminal investigations.
- Monitored traffic violations and issued citations.
- Ensured public safety by patrolling designated areas in a patrol car.
- Responded to emergency calls, investigated disturbances, and enforced laws.
- Provided first aid assistance to injured persons or victims of crime.
- Attended court hearings to provide testimony or present evidence.
- Conducted searches for missing persons, evidence, or contraband items.
- Filed reports on incidents and arrests made during shifts.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote police-community relations.
- Investigated accidents involving injury or death of individuals.
- Analyzed data gathered from interviews, surveillance operations, interrogations, in order to identify patterns of criminal behavior.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Identified and notified next of kin of deaths, offering counseling and support.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Polk, LA
07.2002 - 02.2008
- Loaded, unloaded and prepared ammunition for firing.
- Maintained records of all rounds fired from cannons.
- Performed maintenance on weapons, vehicles, and other equipment related to the mission.
- Calculated range and deflection data used in aiming guns.
- Communicated with other units regarding movement, location, and status of personnel and equipment.
- Repaired damaged parts or sections of artillery pieces using hand tools.
- Supervised loading procedures for ammunition onto vehicles for transport.
- Lead and supervised team of infantry soldiers in training exercises.
- Ensured compliance with Army regulations and standards while leading a squad in combat operations.
- Developed individual soldier skills through instruction and mentorship.
- Tracked ammunition expenditures during operational deployments.
- Managed casualty evacuation plans for wounded personnel during combat operations.
- Identified potential threats from enemy forces and communicated them to higher headquarters.
- Utilized radio communication devices to coordinate movement of troops within an area of operation.
- Prepared detailed reports on mission results and after action reviews after each deployment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albert M Lowry High School
Winnemucca, NV06-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Grantham University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Sandvik Bolters and Drills
- Epiroc S Class Bolter
- Cat Muckers
- Cat haul trucks
- Explosives handling and Transporting
- Ground Support recognition, installation and rehab
- Multiple of other pieces of Mining machinery
- Strong Work Ethic
- Forklift Operation
- Detail Oriented
- Safety Protocols
Accomplishments
- Medal of Valor
- Life Saving
- Army Accommodation
- Army Good Conduct
- Gold Recruiting Badge for excellence
- Combat Action Badge
- Achieved a Leadership role while leading troops in Combat
Timeline
Underground Miner
GMS Mine Repair and Maintenance
03.2024 - Current
Lead Underground Miner
Small Mine Development
09.2020 - 03.2024
Underground Miner
Hecla Nevada
03.2017 - 09.2020
Underground Miner
Klondex Mining / American Mining and Tunneling
10.2015 - 03.2017
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Washington County Sheriff Office
07.2008 - 03.2015
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2002 - 02.2008
High School Diploma -
Albert M Lowry High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Grantham University