Mike Lester
Winnemucca,NV
Summary
Accomplished Mine Maintenance Superintendent with extensive experience at Nevada Gold Mines. Expert in mechanical systems and scheduling coordination, leading to a 20% reduction in equipment downtime. Proven leader in safety training and proactive maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration. Skilled in root cause analysis and preventive measures, ensuring seamless mine operations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Mine Maintenance Superintendent, Phoenix Mine
Nevada Gold Mines
10.2020 - Current
- Conducted root cause analysis on equipment failures, leading to proactive measures that prevented future incidents.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Mine Operations Superintendent, Phoenix Mine
Newmont Mining
02.2015 - 10.2020
Mine Operations Superintendent, Twin Creeks Mine
Newmont Mining
10.2011 - 01.2015
Mine Maintenance General Supervisor
Newmont Mining
10.2010 - 10.2011
Mine Operations General Supervisor
Newmont Mining
10.2006 - 10.2011
Surface Mining Safety Specialist
Newmont Mining
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Led training courses for employees at all levels.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
Mine Operations Supervisor
Newmont Mining
12.1998 - 10.2005
Equipment & Electric Shovel Operator
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp.
05.1992 - 12.1998
Commercial Fisherman Deckhand
Pro Fish International
01.1990 - 03.1992
Education
Reedsport Highschool
Reedsport, OR05-1989
Skills
- Mechanical systems
- Scheduling coordination
- Electrical systems
- Facility inspections
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Mine Maintenance Superintendent, Phoenix Mine
Nevada Gold Mines
10.2020 - Current
Mine Operations Superintendent, Phoenix Mine
Newmont Mining
02.2015 - 10.2020
Mine Operations Superintendent, Twin Creeks Mine
Newmont Mining
10.2011 - 01.2015
Mine Maintenance General Supervisor
Newmont Mining
10.2010 - 10.2011
Mine Operations General Supervisor
Newmont Mining
10.2006 - 10.2011
Surface Mining Safety Specialist
Newmont Mining
10.2005 - 10.2006
Mine Operations Supervisor
Newmont Mining
12.1998 - 10.2005
Equipment & Electric Shovel Operator
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp.
05.1992 - 12.1998
Commercial Fisherman Deckhand
Pro Fish International
01.1990 - 03.1992
Reedsport Highschool