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Kevin Doyle
Underground Longwall Miner
Billings,MT
Summary
Organized Coal Miner with 10.5 years of experience. Proven ability to prioritize assigned tasks and work independently with little to no supervision. Willing and ready to perform heavy labor, communicate with all levels of mine management and coworkers and visually inspect areas for hazards. Always looking to move forward, learn or certify new skills and go the extra mile.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
12
12
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Coal Miner
Signal Peak Energy
Roundup, MT
09.2015 - Current
- Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
- Visually inspected all work areas for hazards and successfully performed over methane gas checks using MX4 Gas Detectors.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
- Worked in mines up to 500 feet underground mining coal as a Longwall Operator.
- Set support (timbers, props, cans) constructed and pumped over 100 seals.
- Member of the Mine Rescue team and won 6 events, placing first in most in 2021.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Papered Underground Foreman and Gas test certified. Responsible for paperwork such as daily reports, construction reports, task reports, etc...
- Operated nearly all the equipment Signal Peak Energy has underground including the Longwall Shear and Shields, Bucyrus 650, Tow tractors, Skidsteers, Getmans, Muckers, Scoops and more.
- Provided assistance to mechanics on large scale maintenance projects as needed throughout my career.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Responsible for myself and my crew (as step-up and fill-in foreman). Ensured a safe work environment, safe work standards and complied with MSHA and mine standards.
- 4 years as a step-up non salaried foreman, teaching new and inexperienced miners how to operate equipment, set support, and install mine seals (Tek Seal system).
Surface Mining Equipment Operator
Signal Peak Energy
Roundup, MT
03.2011 - 09.2015
- Similar to my underground experience. Operated nearly all the equipment the surface has to offer, including bulldozers, haul trucks (rigid and articulating), fuel and water trucks, road graders, excavators and loading trains with a tipple.
- Papered Surface foreman, responsible for inspecting all surface work areas, highwalls, etc... and completing associated paperwork.
- Responsible for cleaning and mechanically maintaining facilities such as feeders, feeder tunnels, crushers, the tipple, the silos, beltlines, etc...
- Responsible for upholding and understanding strict environmental codes and regulations surrounding all work on the surface set forth by the DEQ, EPA and MSHA. Responsible for providing a safe and compliant work environment in accordance with MSHA and mine safety standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Microbiology
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 08.2002 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Hardin High School
Hardin, MT 08.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Heavy lifting
Methane checks
Written and verbal communication
Safety processes and procedures
Coal type knowledge
Problem-solving skills
Machine operation
Mining methods
Customer Service
Compassion
Critical thinking
Leadership
First Aid/CPR
Computer proficiency
Good listening skills
Conflict resolution
Collaboration
Organization and Time management
Accomplishments
- As Co-Captain, won 6 trophies at Mine Rescue Competition in June of 2021 (Rocky Mountain Mine Rescue Ass. competition in Craig, CO.). Took first in first aid, field problem first day, and overall competition. Third on the second day of field competition and team tech.
- First Aid certified, Papered in the State of Montana for Surface and Underground Foreman.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members as a support step-up foreman for 4 years. Trained many inexperienced miners to be safe and reliable members of the Signal Peak team.
Certification
Surface Coal Mine Foreman in Montana
Interests
Home Remodeling
Hunting
Fishing
Timeline
Underground Coal Mine Foreman in Montana
08-2018
Underground Coal Miner
Signal Peak Energy
09.2015 - Current
Certified Industrial Firefighter
07-2015
Surface Coal Mine Foreman in Montana
08-2013
First Aid Certified (Kept current since 2013)
08-2013
Surface Mining Equipment Operator
Signal Peak Energy
03.2011 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - General Microbiology
Montana State University
08.2002 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Hardin High School
08.1998 - 05.2002