MURPHY BARNES
Livingston,Montana
Summary
Hard Working and reliable individual seeking a new career. My years of work experience have provided me with a well rounded skill set.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Self-employeed
Livingston, MT
06.2023 - Current
- Worked as an independent contractor for several contractors.
- Start to finish builds, from digging, framing, roofing and finish work.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands or unforeseen challenges within a project''s scope without compromising results.
Lead miner
Priest Tunnel Project, Michels Corporation
Groveland, CA
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Also worked January 2024- March 2024 during yearly tunnel maintenance.
- Conduct drill and blast operations while adhering to high safety standards and mining to design
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repair of equipment.
- Mentored junior miners, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional development and growth.
- Developed risk assessments and mitigation strategies to minimize hazards associated with ground control issues.
- Skilled in installation of bulkhead doors for water diversion, and pull testing of bolt and shotcrete testing.
- Working in and around shaft and operating excavators with rock hammers on them.
Underground Miner 1
Sibanye-Stillwater Mining Company
Big Timber, MT
01.2015 - 06.2022
- Also worked here in November 2022- June 2023
- Managed production plans for myself and two other miners for six years of production mining sill block
- Maintained high safety and efficiency standards while performing daily tasks of mucking, bolting, drilling, loading, and blasting
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed gas checks.
- Proficient in operating various underground equipment including Jackleg, loaders (2, 4, and 6 yard), single and double boom jumbos (Atlas Copco and MTI), sandvik bolters, excavators, shotcrete and shotcrete pots, skidsteer tractor, locomotive, and others
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
Education
University of Montana
Park High School
Skills
- Workload Management
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Quality Control Procedures
- Emergency response training
- Strong Work Ethic
- OSHA and MSHA Environmental Regulations
References
- Tyrone Wright, Superintendent, Michels Corp., (812) 774-1944
- Ryan Tilstra, Superintendent/ Chief Engineer, Sibanye Stillwater, (406) 865-6063
- Cole Bruha, Journeyman Lineman, Northwestern Energy, (406) 220-2182
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
Lead miner
Priest Tunnel Project, Michels Corporation
06.2022 - 11.2022
Underground Miner 1
Sibanye-Stillwater Mining Company
01.2015 - 06.2022
University of Montana
Park High School