Nicholas Yates
Rhodell
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong safety compliance and machinery operation skills. Experienced in coal extraction and team collaboration, ensuring a safe work environment while maximizing operational efficiency. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
labor
Sovde Enterprises
Bemidji
05.2025 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Operated hand tools and machinery for pipeline installation tasks.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines during all operations.
- Cleaned work areas after completion of jobs to ensure safety and cleanliness.
- Provided support services such as digging holes, mixing concrete, and compacting soil around pipes.
Continuous Miner Operator
Arch Coal
Beckley
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated continuous miner to extract coal from underground deposits.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Conducted routine inspections on machinery for maintenance needs.
- Loaded coal into shuttle cars for transportation to surface facilities.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety standards.
- Communicated with supervisors about operational issues and equipment status.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during operations.
- Communicated with other miners about job progress or any changes in plans or procedures.
Continuous Miner Operator
affinity coal company
Sophia
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Operated continuous miner to extract coal from underground deposits.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Collaborated with team members to follow safety protocols effectively.
- Loaded coal into shuttle cars for transportation to surface facilities.
- Conducted routine inspections on machinery for maintenance needs.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety standards.
- Communicated with supervisors about operational issues and equipment status.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during operations.
- Communicated with other miners about job progress or any changes in plans or procedures.
Roof Bolter Operator
Alpha metallurgical Resources
Whitesville
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Operated roof bolting machinery to install roof support systems.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient worksite safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery and safety procedures.
- Monitored rock conditions and reported potential hazards to management.
- Implemented best practices for tool maintenance and care procedures.
- Moved roof bolting machines into position, as directed by mine supervisors.
- Loaded supplies onto the machine before starting each shift.
- Drilled bolts into rock at specific distances to provide optimal safety protection to mining teams.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Coal City, WV01-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
ACT Vocational School
Beckley, WVSkills
- Safety compliance
- Machinery operation
- Coal extraction
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- PPE use
Timeline
labor
Sovde Enterprises
05.2025 - Current
Continuous Miner Operator
Arch Coal
07.2024 - 05.2025
Continuous Miner Operator
affinity coal company
04.2022 - 07.2024
Roof Bolter Operator
Alpha metallurgical Resources
01.2019 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
ACT Vocational School
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