Dedicated underground coal miner with expertise in continuous miner operation and safety inspections. Proven track record in OSHA compliance and effective team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Coal Miner
Wolverine Fuels
Helper
09.2023 - 01.2026
Operated heavy machinery for coal extraction and transportation.
Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow during mining operations.
Assisted in training new miners on safe operational procedures and equipment use.
Monitored equipment performance and reported any malfunctions to supervisors.
Followed company protocols for hazardous material handling and emergency responses.
Participated in daily safety meetings to discuss risks and safety measures.
Installed timber supports in underground tunnels to provide stability.
Operated mining machines such as continuous miners, shuttle cars and roof bolters.
Communicated effectively with supervisors and fellow miners via two-way radio.
Removed debris from mined areas using shovels, wheelbarrows and other hand tools.
Loaded coal onto conveyor belts for transport out of the mine.
Assisted with ventilation systems, including construction of airways and installation of fans.
Set up drills and drilling machines after testing areas for safety.
Moved many pounds of coal into cars and conveyors daily.
Equipment Operator
TM Crushing
Saratoga Springs
01.2021 - 08.2023
Operated heavy machinery for material handling and transport.
Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment and machinery.
Assisted in loading and unloading materials efficiently.
Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
Education
Landmark
Spanish Fork, UT
Skills
Mining methods
Continuous miner operation
Tunnel reinforcement
OSHA requirements
Roof bolting
Machine operation
Longwall mining
Coal extraction
Mineral extraction techniques
Longwall mining experience
Rock bolting proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
New Miner Training (MSHA Part 48): Requires a minimum of 40 hours of training before working underground.
32 hour new miner class training.
Mining Machine Operator: Specialized operating continuous miner or longwall equipment.
Mine gasses chart proficiency.
Annual Refresher Training: An 8-hour course required every year to maintain active certification.