Nicholas Knorr
Cairnbrook,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Corsa Coal, excelling in coal quality assessment and production monitoring. Proven leadership in optimizing operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety management. Skilled in equipment operation and problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality results through teamwork and attention to detail.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator/CDL Truck Driver
Hemlock Valley LLC
Cherry Tree, PA
04.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime during operations.
Coal Sampler
Corsa Coal
Friedens , PA
01.2024 - 04.2025
- As a coal sampler, I assisted the quality manager in the daily preparation of coal to meet daily specifications.
- I was in charge of the organization with the raw coal yard, the collection of raw and clean coal samples, and making sure the samples were tagged properly and taken to the correct facility for further analysis.
- Duties also included operating a front-end loader, stacking coal, building ramps, and loading trucks and trains as they came in.
Plant Operator /Shift Supervisor
Corsa Coal /PBS Coals
Friedens, PA
03.2011 - 01.2024
- I led a team in the day-to-day operations of the preparation plant.
- As a plant operator, I operated the plant using a computer to maintain a continuous flow for the coal.
- Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
- Adjusted equipment settings to alter production conditions and meet different product specifications.
- Implemented changes as directed by management in order to optimize operational efficiency.
- Operated and monitored pumps, and other equipment to ensure efficient plant operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems as needed.
- Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety.
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Hruska Trucking Inc
Windber, PA
2008 - 2011
- Operated Class A trucks to transport goods across designated routes efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and fuel usage for reporting purposes.
- Adhered to all federal and state regulations regarding transportation and highway safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
FloridaSkills
- Coal quality assessment
- Sample collection techniques
- Production monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety management
- Team leadership
- Preventive maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Basic computer literacy
- Quality control management
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Heavy equipment operator
- Welder
- CDL Class A Driver
Timeline
Equipment Operator/CDL Truck Driver
Hemlock Valley LLC
04.2025 - Current
Coal Sampler
Corsa Coal
01.2024 - 04.2025
Plant Operator /Shift Supervisor
Corsa Coal /PBS Coals
03.2011 - 01.2024
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Hruska Trucking Inc
2008 - 2011
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School