Michael gurtler
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
Safford,AZ
16
years of professional experience
Experienced mine "Fill in" supervisor and heavy equipment operator with a strong background in equipment, safety compliance, and crew coordination. Skilled in guiding daily production, resolving issues, and supporting efficient, incident-free operations.
Work History
Fill in Supervisor
2 Years 4 Months- Supervised daily production activities, aligning crew priorities with safety and operational targets.
- Enforced mine safety standards, correcting hazards and supporting incident-free work practices.
- Coordinated shift schedules, workforce assignments, and task handoffs to maintain workflow continuity.
- Monitored equipment readiness, escalating maintenance needs to reduce downtime and production disruptions.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Documented shift activities, compliance concerns, and performance updates for leadership review.
Support Equipment Operator 2
6 Years 9 Months- Operated haul trucks, loaders, and dozers to support safe mine production and material movement.
- Performed pre-shift inspections and reported equipment defects to maintain operational readiness.
- Monitored pit conditions and adjusted equipment use to follow site safety requirements.
- Trained new operators on equipment controls, hazard awareness, and standard operating practices.
- Operated a range of heavy equipment on a regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with a team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Assisted in training new operators, provided guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
Equipment Operator for Crush Convey & Mine Op
9 Years 2 Months- Conducted pre-shift inspections to ensure equipment safety, verify fluid levels, and confirm operational readiness.
- Maintained haul roads and work areas to support efficient material transport using graders, dozers, and loaders.
- Coordinated with supervisors and coworkers to ensure safe and effective material movement.
- Followed MSHA safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and site operating rules.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic work conditions, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
Education
GED
Skills
Process improvement
Results-driven
Equipment training
Safety compliance
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Coaching and mentoring
Task delegation
Team collaboration
Team leadership
Work Planning and Prioritization
Goal oriented
Timeline
Fill in Supervisor
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Support Equipment Operator 2
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
Equipment Operator for Crush Convey & Mine Op
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
11.2010 - 01.2020Read More
Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College
GED
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