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Pedro Garcia

Summary

8 year USMC Sergeant Veteran. 10 years in the mining and tunneling Industry sinking shafts and constructing tunnels, looking to use my experience to help an inspection firm with hands on experience in the industry and bring my knowledge to the table.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Miner Foreman

Jay Dee Harper Brothers JV
03.2023 - Current
  • In charge of mining crew to build 11' crib and lag tunnel.
  • Conduct pre work meetings and make sure workers understand the task at hand.
  • Ensure utilities are replaced and advanced when needed.
  • Communicate any errors with Superintendent and General Superintendent.
  • Guide and mentor new miners on how to safely and properly achieve the daily goals.

Miner

GMS Mine Repair
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Trained new hires in the proper inspection and maintenance of haul trucks.
  • Safely operated the rock pit using a hydraulic rock breaker to break rock brought by the Haul trucks to send down the raise for production haul.
  • Safely operated a CAT 1600LH to load Haul trucks with copper ore for transportation out of the mine.

Miner /Laborer

Frontier Kemper Tutor Perini JV
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Assisted in the construction and assembly of a 22' TBM
  • Tail gunner installing utilities in the advancement of TBM.
  • held various positions as top and bottom lander. Effectively rigging and communicating with crane operator in support of the mining crew.
  • Assisted in the building of the headwall in the shaft for the TBM to effectively and properly launch.

Pipe Laying Tailman

V.j. Usina
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Safely assisted the pipe layer with excavation, grading, prepping and laying of various underground pipe.(Water, Sewer,and Septic)
  • Assisted Hillman to prep the concrete used in pipe re-direction boxes, and unload pipe from trucks at the beginning of each project.

Lead Miner/ Laborer

Lane Construction Co
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Conducted pre shift safety meetings, issued proper PPE for laborers to do their tasks
  • Communicated with shift engineer and trunnel walker for the proper position of starter ring for TBM launch.
  • Ensured crew members kep all utilities and rail systems neat and in proper working order for the advancement of the machine
  • Trained as grout operator in charge of grout injection behind the segments as the TBM advanced.
  • In charge of keeping volume records for grout used in each push.
  • Assisted ring builder with proper lining of the segmental stones used in this project for the 29' tunnel.

Construction Foreman

D.W. Miller Construction
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • In charge of an 8 men crew rehabbing the top deck of Hwy 58 bridge.
  • Applied epoxy based over lay on the lanes and broadcasted sand for the finish product.
  • Find and replace or fix any discrepancies with spans and beams under the bridger and report them to the Superintendent.
  • Assign daily tasks and issue PPE in the morning meeting for tool box talks.

Lead Underground Miner

Jay Dee, Collucio, And Michaels JV Northgate Link
04.2016 - 02.2018
  • Excavation of cross passages for Sound Transit Authority
  • SEM construction of cross passages using various ground improvement techniques such as ground freezing, grouted spiles, shotcrete and Lattice girders
  • Form, pour and strip CIP liners in Cross Passages.
  • Form, pour and strip cast in place walkways.

Laborer Foreman

Impregilio Healy Parsons IHPJV ART Tunnel
11.2014 - 04.2016


  • Maintained ideal safety standards and consistently low accident record.
  • Managed communication between team members, preventing costly and dangerous errors.
  • Coordinated timely supply deliveries to keep crews working efficiently.
  • Oversee excavation and lining of two 60' diameter shafts.
  • Oversee the excavation and construction of a 29' SEM tunnel using girders and shotcrete.
  • Effectively completed the first phase of $2.6 Billion project for Anacostia River Tunnel.

Underground Utilities Foreman

S.J. Louis
07.2014 - 11.2014
  • In charge of a 4 men crew to support mining crew.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • installed and maintained utilities as the job advanced. Underground water lines, ventilation lines, and electricity lines.
  • Assisted in maintenance of a 60 inch TBM.
  • Keep time records and issued safety gear, equipment at start of every task meeting.

Construction Laborer

SAK Construction
10.2013 - 07.2014
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
  • Sank two 120 foot shafts, 22 feet in diameter by drill and blast method.
  • Operated hydraulic and pneumatic drills safely.
  • Lay out, load and tie in explosives to build the starter and tail tunnels for Tunnel Boring Machine(TBM)
  • Miner inside the TBM. Safely bolted wired to the back of tunnel. Built rail and utilities as the machine advanced.

Underground Miner

Newmont Goldcorp
03.2013 - 10.2013

Supplied Jumbo and Jack leg headings with proper equipment to finish the task in the heading using an SD-10 Getman.

Safely and effectively operated Haul Trucks to transport ore and waste to their designated areas underground and on surface.

Safely conducted workplace heading inspections before each task underground.

Safely transported explosives to their designated areas on delivery dates.


Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
10.2004 - 11.2012
  • Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
  • Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
  • Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Maintained team members combat effective through various drills including but not limited to weapons knowledge and effective use of foreign and domestic weapons, medical, and support knowledge.
  • Maintained squad members appearance and knowledge by setting example.
  • Handled inventory and records of equipment valued at approximately $250,000 dollars.


Education

High School Diploma -

Etowah High School
Woodstock, GA
05.2005

Skills

  • Pipefitting
  • Underground Gold and Copper Mining
  • Roof Bolting
  • Mine Rescue
  • Pneumatic and Hydraulic drills
  • Shotcrete
  • Bi-lingual

Timeline

Miner Foreman

Jay Dee Harper Brothers JV
03.2023 - Current

Miner

GMS Mine Repair
04.2021 - 06.2021

Miner /Laborer

Frontier Kemper Tutor Perini JV
07.2020 - 04.2021

Pipe Laying Tailman

V.j. Usina
01.2020 - 04.2020

Lead Miner/ Laborer

Lane Construction Co
06.2018 - 09.2019

Construction Foreman

D.W. Miller Construction
02.2018 - 06.2018

Lead Underground Miner

Jay Dee, Collucio, And Michaels JV Northgate Link
04.2016 - 02.2018

Laborer Foreman

Impregilio Healy Parsons IHPJV ART Tunnel
11.2014 - 04.2016

Underground Utilities Foreman

S.J. Louis
07.2014 - 11.2014

Construction Laborer

SAK Construction
10.2013 - 07.2014

Underground Miner

Newmont Goldcorp
03.2013 - 10.2013

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
10.2004 - 11.2012

High School Diploma -

Etowah High School
Pedro Garcia