Kevin Holmes
Jefferson City,TN
Summary
Underground miner with extensive experience in equipment operation and maintenance, emphasizing safety and quality initiatives. Proven track record in driller/bolter operations with a strong focus on production and team safety. Highly organized and dependable, capable of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Committed to achieving team goals and enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Driller/Bolter Operator
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines
02.2025 - Current
- Ensured safety by performing over [number] methane gas checks throughout mining activities.
- Recorded mining progress and locations while closely monitoring safety conditions.
- Optimized load distribution by controlling conveyors alongside shuttle cars effectively.
- Applied advanced techniques in drilling, blasting, and excavation to boost productivity.
- Conducted repairs and routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime.
- Safely operated machines in fast-paced underground environments while adhering to protocols.
- Inspected work areas for hazards, contributing to overall site safety.
- Followed hand signals, grade stakes, and other markings during machine operation.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Underground Bolter/Driller Operator
Nevada Gold Mines
02.2011 - 11.2024
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Drafted reports detailing machine production outputs and material quantities.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
Underground Supervisor/Miner
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines
06.2005 - 01.2011
- Successfully inspected safety of equipment for moving, lifting and drilling.
- Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
- Daily loaded cars and conveyors with over Number pounds of coal.
- Mined for anthracite and bituminous coal using Type equipment safely and efficiently.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed over Number methane gas checks.
- Worked in mines up to Number feet underground and mined over Number pounds of Product.
- Worked effectively and safely on team of Number Type miners.
- Used Type tool to test areas for safety before setting up drills and drilling machines.
- Reached Number days without accidental explosion by effectively treating mine walls and floors with limestone.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
- Serviced earth moving systems to promote safe and proper functioning.
- Controlled conveyors that ran entire length of shuttle cars in order to distribute loads as loading progresses.
- Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Checked machinery for safety, protecting personnel and equipment from harm.
- Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
- Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
- Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
- Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
- Cleaned off build-up or excess materials blocking pathways and machinery operation.
- Stayed alert to hand signals, markings and grade stakes while operating machinery to prevent incidents.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
- Used loading machine to transfer rocks and coal onto vehicles for removal.
- Read and interpreted technical documents and effectively adhered to written instructions to maintain quality standards.
- Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks.
- Drove supply vehicles for forward operations involving blasting.
- Onboarded new employees by instructing in use of equipment, as well as company policies and procedures, to enhance performance.
- Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
- Opened and closed bottom doors of cars to dump contents.
- Moved mine cars into position for loading and unloading, using pinch bars inserted under car wheels to position cars under loading spouts.
- Pushed or rode cars down slopes or hooked cars to cables and controlled cable drum brakes to ease cars down inclines.
- Inspected, weighed and sorted loads for further processing.
- Guided and stopped cars by switching, applying brakes, or placing scotches between wheels and rails.
- Stopped gathering arms when cars reached capacity.
Education
High School -
Fleming Neon High School
Neon, KY05.1997
Skills
- Borehole Sampling
- Certified Possessor of Explosives
- Backhoe Operation
- Safety Trained
- Team Supervision
- Equipment Maintenance and Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Underbalanced Drilling
- Managed Pressure Drilling
- Computer Literacy
- Decision Making
- Bit Selection and Optimization
- Hydraulics Management
- Directional Drilling
- Drilling Parameter Optimization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Extended Reach Drilling
- Drill Floor Safety
- Equipment Operation
- Crew Leadership
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Drilling operations
- OSHA requirements
- Mine safety protocols
- Heavy machinery operation
- Roof bolting
- Ground control
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Repair skills
- Underground mining equipment
- Drill operation
Certification
Certified Underground Mine Foreman
Timeline
Underground Driller/Bolter Operator
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines
02.2025 - Current
Underground Bolter/Driller Operator
Nevada Gold Mines
02.2011 - 11.2024
Underground Supervisor/Miner
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines
06.2005 - 01.2011
High School -
Fleming Neon High School
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