Open To Work
Ricky J. Simpkins
Rutledge,TN
Summary
Highly experienced and results-driven mining professional with over 40 years of expertise in various roles within the mining industry, including Superintendent, Time Study Analyst, Underground Surveyor, and Surveyor Chief. Adept at overseeing large-scale mining operations, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. Proven ability to drive operational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and contribute to the successful completion of complex mining projects. Seeking a position to leverage extensive knowledge and diverse skill set to lead high-performing teams and deliver results in challenging mining environments.I also have my MSHA instructor blue card and can work as inspector or train underground and surface miners. i have been trained to operate a mine by using a P/L monthly report. i can build roads with mine face up operation for underground mines. i know how to ship coal trains from our facilities to all over the world.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent
Black Castle Surface
Sprigg, WV
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Prepared technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
- Inspected mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
- Selected or developed mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
Superintendent
Kentucky Surface Mine
Martin County, KY
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Selected locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
- Prepared schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
- Monitored mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
Time Study All Surface Mines
Massey Coal Company
Boone, WV
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Tested selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- Studied time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
Superintendent
Camp Branch Surface Mine
Logan, WV
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
- Examined maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
- Designed, implemented, and monitored the development of mines, facilities, systems, and equipment.
Superintendent
South Surface Mine
Logan, WV
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Implemented and coordinated mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
- Devised solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
- Lay out, directed, and supervised mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
Superintendent
Bandmill Surface and Highland Surface
Logan, WV
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Designed, developed, and implemented computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
- Selected or devised materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
- Designed mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
Surface Foreman
Bandmill Surface
Logan, WV
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Became familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and efficient and safe digging procedures in each application.
- Set up or inspected equipment prior to operation.
- Operated machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Surveyor / Underground Foreman
Foothills Coal Company
Farmington, NM
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Inspected mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
- Selected locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
- Monitored mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
Surveyor Crew Chief
Massey Energy
Logan, WV
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Positioned and held the vertical rods, or targets, that theodolite operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations.
- Checked all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
- Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations.
Underground Surveyor
Surface Mine and Construction
Logan, WV
01.1980 - 01.1998
- Read written instructions or conferred with supervisors about schedules and materials to be moved.
- Maintained records of materials moved.
- Directed other workers to move stakes, place blocks, position anchors or cables, or move materials.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Matewan High School
Matewan, WV05.1977
Skills
3500 EX, 992G, D11R (930 trucks, 830 trucks, 730 trucks, 785 trucks), Highwall Miner, 2500 EX, 992, D11, Electrical Shovel
Certification
Underground Foreman, Surface Foreman, M-EMT, CDL, MSHA Instructor.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$90000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Superintendent
Black Castle Surface
01.2013 - 01.2016
Superintendent
Kentucky Surface Mine
01.2012 - 01.2013
Time Study All Surface Mines
Massey Coal Company
01.2010 - 01.2012
Superintendent
Camp Branch Surface Mine
01.2007 - 01.2010
Superintendent
South Surface Mine
01.2005 - 01.2007
Superintendent
Bandmill Surface and Highland Surface
01.2002 - 01.2005
Surface Foreman
Bandmill Surface
01.2002 - 01.2005
Surveyor / Underground Foreman
Foothills Coal Company
01.2000 - 01.2001
Surveyor Crew Chief
Massey Energy
01.1998 - 01.2000
Underground Surveyor
Surface Mine and Construction
01.1980 - 01.1998
High School Diploma - undefined
Matewan High School