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Kenneth Crum

Morenci,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Crew Chief with 14 years of experience in Mining, excelling in safety management and operational execution. Proven track record in reducing incidents through effective risk assessments and training. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and crew leadership, driving transformative growth in mining operations while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Chief

Jex Technologies
03.2024 - Current

As a Crew Chief at Jex Technologies, I lead a crew of ground level operations, driving our mission for global leadership in mineral processing. Committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to secure investor trust and fuel transformative growth.

MSHA / Mine Safety Certification

Results‑driven Safety Advisor with 14 years in mining operations, adept at reducing incidents, conducting risk assessments, and implementing proactive safety systems.

Operation of National 1400H Boomtruck
Operation of Manitex 26101C Boomtruck
Operation of Manitex 30102C Boomtruck
Operation of Manitex 1770C Boomtruck
Operation of Caterpillar 255 Skid Steer
HDPE Pipe Handling
Microsoft Office Experience
Data Storing

Heavy Equipment Operator/Pipe Layer

Ames Construction
01.2024 - 03.2024

Results‑driven Safety Advisor with 14 years in mining operations, adept at reducing incidents, conducting risk assessments, and implementing proactive safety systems.

Operation of 777 Caterpillar Haul Trucks
Operation of 994 Caterpillar Front End Loader
Operation of D8 Caterpillar Bulldozer
Operation of McElroy 6-18, 8-24, 12-36, and 16-48 Fusing Machines

Foreman

PVB Fabrications
03.2023 - 01.2024

Results‑driven Safety Advisor with 14 years in mining operations, adept at reducing incidents, conducting risk assessments, and implementing proactive safety systems.

Supervision Over Crew of 25+ employees
Heavy Equipment Operation
Pipe Handling/ Fusing
Maintain Leaching Stockpiles

Haul Truck Operator

Freeport McMoRan
12.2022 - 03.2023

Results‑driven Safety Advisor with 14 years in mining operations, adept at reducing incidents, conducting risk assessments, and implementing proactive safety systems.

Operation of 793 Caterpillar Haul Trucks

Complete Pre-OP Inspections

Review and Understand SOPs

Water Resource Operator

City of Safford
06.2022 - 12.2022

Operation of Caterpillar and John Deere Heavy Equipment
Pipe Handling/ Laying
Trenching and Excavating

Ground Area Inspections Before and During Trenching Operations


Leaching Operator

Freeport McMoRan
05.2012 - 09.2021

Results‑driven Safety Advisor with 14 years in mining operations, adept at reducing incidents, conducting risk assessments, and implementing proactive safety systems.

Stockpile Managment
Operation of McElroy 6-18, 8-24, 12-36 Fusing Machines
Heavy Equipment Operation
Crane Operation Experience
Trenching and Excavating

Leaching Laborer

Bowman Construction & Design
08.2011 - 05.2012

Results‑driven Safety Advisor with 14 years in mining operations, adept at reducing incidents, conducting risk assessments, and implementing proactive safety systems.

Stockpile Management
Laying Irrigation Drip Lines

Skid Steer Operations

Tailgate Meeting Participant

Tailgate Meeting Lead

Education

Pima High School
Pima, AZ

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Performance improvements
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Crew leadership
  • Operational Execution
  • Operator Training
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Heavy Equipment
  • HDPE Pipe Handling/Fusing
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Safety Audits & Emergency Response Planning
  • Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
  • Incident Investigations (Root Cause)
  • Safety Management Systems
  • Mining Equipment Safety: drills, conveyors, ventilation, heavy equipment
  • Training & Mentoring: toolbox talks, drills, onboarding

Timeline

Crew Chief

Jex Technologies
03.2024 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator/Pipe Layer

Ames Construction
01.2024 - 03.2024

Foreman

PVB Fabrications
03.2023 - 01.2024

Haul Truck Operator

Freeport McMoRan
12.2022 - 03.2023

Water Resource Operator

City of Safford
06.2022 - 12.2022

Leaching Operator

Freeport McMoRan
05.2012 - 09.2021

Leaching Laborer

Bowman Construction & Design
08.2011 - 05.2012

Pima High School
Kenneth Crum