Kainan Weaver
Athens,WV
Summary
People-oriented Shift Leader successful at executing new initiatives. Committed to creating workplace culture consistent with organization's mission and values. Continuously evaluates operations for safety concerns and implements strategies to reach targets. Industrious Shift Leader fully invested in building strong, motivated team to consistently deliver high-quality results against challenging targets. Documented success in supporting continuous improvement efforts and recommending measures to improve productivity. Strong technical and people management abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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Cliffs Natural Resources
Princeton, WV
07.2022 - Current
Section Foreman
Cliffs Natural Resources
Princeton , WV
01.2017 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and policies.
- Operated mining machines such as continuous miners, shuttle cars and roof bolters.
- Monitored gas levels in the mine using specialized detection equipment.
- Inspected haulage systems for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of equipment, tools and work areas.
- Assisted with ventilation systems, including construction of airways and installation of fans.
- Analyzed technical documents and executed written instructions to complete accurate production tasks.
- Gave detailed day-by-day directions on production targets.
- Continuously recommended operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify potential problems or malfunctions.
- Developed and implemented plans to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Prepared reports detailing shift progress, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
- Worked closely with other supervisors to ensure that all objectives were met within specified deadlines.
- Provided guidance to subordinates regarding work-related matters.
- Ensured smooth operations of production activities on the shift.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Continuous Miner Operator
Cliffs Natural Resources
Princeton, WV
01.2017 - Current
Education
High School Diploma -
Princeton Senior High School
Princeton Wv05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - General Mining
West Virgina Tech
Beckley, WVSkills
- Team Management
- Workforce Scheduling
- Industry Expertise
- Employee Training
- Effective Leadership
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Production Reporting
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Decision-Making Capabilities
- Goal Setting and Tracking
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Development
- Professional Appearance
- Team Motivation
- Operations Management
- Rules Enforcement
- Shift Paperwork Completion
Accomplishments
- xmv 1 year no lost time accident. Production records
Certification
- Mineforman certification : 43047
- Class 04 surface certification :4-30946
- Class 18 gas testing instructor certification : 4-624
- Class 06 underground coal miner : 4-14920
- Class 32 safety sensitive personnel : ssp-16724
- Commonwealth of Virgina classification : m67738328
- Cw Electric training: fall protection OSHS 1926 sub part m
Timeline
Fill in Shift Forman
Cliffs Natural Resources
07.2022 - Current
Section Foreman
Cliffs Natural Resources
01.2017 - Current
Continuous Miner Operator
Cliffs Natural Resources
01.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Princeton Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Mining
West Virgina Tech
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