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Richard A. Hernandez, Jr.

Winnemucca

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Offering solid foundation in leadership and teamwork, eager to learn and grow within operations environment. Contributes to understanding of operational processes and team coordination, bringing strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ready to use and develop these skills in Desired Position role.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

PROCESS OPERATOR

NEVADA GOLDMINES PHOENIX MINE
11.2024 - Current

Participated in circuit training on grind and flotation circuits. Effectively fill out daily paperwork to include pre-shift inspection, logbooks, and associated paperwork. Work with crew members to promote teamwork, build good working relationships, and achieve safe production.

RECYCLE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

SIBANYE STILLWATER MINING, METALLURGICAL COMPLEX
12.2022 - 11.2024
  • Supervise2 crews consisting of4 operators on each crew
  • Responsible for the training and development of crew members while promoting safety and ensuring operational goals are achieved
  • Provide good leadership to promote company values and insuring the highest standard in safety
  • Safety task observations and meetings
  • Communicate all Operational needs to Management and other Departments to meet the Company’s goals
  • Conduct daily workplace exams, safety task/audit observations and meetings
  • Monitor daily receiving, sampling, deliveries, and processing of auto catalyst converters

CONCENTRATE SUPERVISOR

SIBANYE STILLWATER MINING, EAST BOULDER MINE
04.2019 - 12.2022
  • Supervise a mill crew of4 operators
  • Responsible for their training and development while providing good leadership to promote company values and insuring the highest standard in safety
  • Developed good relationships with all departments, mill staff, and communicated all company matters to insure we continued to work toward our company vision

MILL SHIFT SUPERVISOR

TECK WASHINGTON, PEND OREILLE MINE
07.2014 - 04.2019
  • Commissioning and re-start of the Mill Operations
  • Supervise a crew of5 operators and provide leadership for development of crew and training needs
  • Responsible for promoting safety and ensuring operational goals are achieved
  • Completed Leading for the Future Course, and Courageous Safety Leadership Facilitator Training

MILL SHIFT SUPERVISOR

COEUR ALASKA, KENSINGTON GOLD MINE
09.2011 - 07.2014
  • Involved in the commissioning and start-up at a new Crusher and Mill Operation
  • Supervise a crew of6 members on rotating crews
  • Responsible for the training and development of Mill Operators while promoting Safety with good communications, Inspections, Safety task observations and meetings
  • Communicate all Operational needs to Management and other Departments to meet the Company’s goals
  • Camp Job work schedule16 on14 off

MILL OPERATOR

TECK ALASKA, POGO MINE
05.2008 - 10.2009
  • Operation of Mill Circuits to include Control Room, Leach circuit, CIP circuit, Cyanide Destruct circuit, Strip circuit and Paste Plant
  • Insured all operational reports, inspection forms, and all other documentation were completed
  • Attended Courageous Safety Leadership training
  • Camp Job work schedule2 weeks on1 week off

MILL SHIFT SUPERVISOR

TECK COMINCO AMERICAN, PEND OREILLE MINE
07.2006 - 05.2008
  • Supervise a crew of4 Mill Operators
  • Provide leadership of mill personnel
  • Monitor production and respond appropriately in various situations and work environments
  • Monitor training and progression of mill personnel
  • Communicate operational status, observations, and projections with superiors

MILL OPERATOR

BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES, INC.
01.1997 - 12.2003
  • Control Room Operator with Bailey Control and Minnovex Expert Control System
  • Responsible for Grind Control, Grind Deck, Strip Circuit, Carbon and Leach Circuit, Reagents, Gyro and Jaw Crusher Operator, including operation of various heavy equipment
  • Relief Supervisor with Leadership Training

Education

Diploma - undefined

U.S. Marine Corps
Bagdad, AZ
01.1991

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Task delegation
  • Staff supervision
  • Employee development
  • Production
  • Quality assurance
  • Operational planning
  • Process optimization

Additional Information

Nevada Gold Mines, Phoenix Mine

Process Operator

Dec. 2024 to present

Training on process circuits to include grinding and flotation, attending safety meetings, and following company policies.Fill out Circuit Logbooks Pre-shift inspection forms and associated paper work daily.

Timeline

PROCESS OPERATOR

NEVADA GOLDMINES PHOENIX MINE
11.2024 - Current

RECYCLE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

SIBANYE STILLWATER MINING, METALLURGICAL COMPLEX
12.2022 - 11.2024

CONCENTRATE SUPERVISOR

SIBANYE STILLWATER MINING, EAST BOULDER MINE
04.2019 - 12.2022

MILL SHIFT SUPERVISOR

TECK WASHINGTON, PEND OREILLE MINE
07.2014 - 04.2019

MILL SHIFT SUPERVISOR

COEUR ALASKA, KENSINGTON GOLD MINE
09.2011 - 07.2014

MILL OPERATOR

TECK ALASKA, POGO MINE
05.2008 - 10.2009

MILL SHIFT SUPERVISOR

TECK COMINCO AMERICAN, PEND OREILLE MINE
07.2006 - 05.2008

MILL OPERATOR

BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES, INC.
01.1997 - 12.2003

Diploma - undefined

U.S. Marine Corps
Richard A. Hernandez, Jr.