Robert Christian
Kershaw,SC
Summary
Proven expertise in heavy equipment operation and maintenance, honed at Oceana Haile Gold Mine, showcases a commitment to health and safety regulations. Excelling in hazardous materials handling and effective communication, I've significantly contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and safety protocols, demonstrating a results-driven approach to continuous improvement and teamwork. Team-oriented Heavy Equipment Operator dedicated to maintaining equipment at optimal levels to maximize performance. Detail-oriented individual with over 35 years of working on a wide variety of job sites.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surface Miner and Heavy Equipment Operator
Oceana Haile Gold Mine
09.2020 - Current
- Worked in mine opps. as a production loading equipment operator.
- Assisted in the development of long-term mine plans that accounted for various geological factors impacting production potential.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety by strictly adhering to established guidelines and procedures in all tasks performed.
- Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by actively participating in meetings, workshops, and other internal initiatives focused on enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Streamlined communication between team members, ensuring smooth project management and completion.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Zolad's Construction Home Office
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Hauled and operated heavy equipment to different sites.
- Completed maintenance and inspection on excavators, dozers, and front loaders in accordance with manufacture guidelines.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Underground Certified Miner
Warrior Met Coal Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Checked and maintained permissibilities on continuous miner
- Roof bolter
- Shuttle care and feeder
- Repair power cables, and checked impedance on all CAT head plugs and breakers
- Monitored methane gas gasps and specs per MSHA requirements on all electrical components throughout the underground coal mine
- Replaced cables and rewired connections on mining equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Iaeger High School
Iaeger, WV05.1989
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Excavator operation
- Effective communication skills
- Machine Maintenance
- Environmental awareness
- Equipment Inspection
Certification
- Licensed Surface Miner: 2020- Present
- Licensed Heavy Equipment Operator: 2017- Present
Timeline
Surface Miner and Heavy Equipment Operator
Oceana Haile Gold Mine
09.2020 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Zolad's Construction Home Office
01.2020 - 09.2020
Underground Certified Miner
Warrior Met Coal Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Iaeger High School
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