Ryan Balles
Spring Creek
Summary
Dynamic Operations Lead at Kinross Gold with a proven track record in safety compliance and team leadership. Expert in optimizing workflows and resolving conflicts, I excel in training employees and enhancing operational efficiency. My hands-on experience with heavy machinery ensures high productivity while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Lead
Kinross Gold
Elko
06.2020 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Directed lineout or pre-shift meetings.
- Coordinated with multiple other departments.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and enforce workplace safety standards.
- Provided technical guidance to crew members when needed.
- Resolved conflicts between employees regarding work assignments or job performance issues.
- Investigated incidents and accidents onsite involving personnel or property damage.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Mining Production Operator
Kinross Gold
Elko
06.2012 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for safe and efficient extraction of minerals.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing daily tasks in a high-risk environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Operated both hydraulic and electric rope face shovels, loading trucks.
- Followed dig patterns using GPS, and surveyed flagging.
- Operated bulldozers "pioneering" new roads, terraces, and drill pads, as well as maintaining elevation on dumps and pits.
- Operated various other mining equipment, such as blades and water trucks, to maintain safe access and haul roads.
Operator/Laborer
Katco Excavation
Bellvue
06.2006 - 06.2012
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation projects in various terrains.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
- Assisted in site preparation, including grading and trenching tasks.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated heavy machinery to support excavation projects efficiently.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Filer High School
Filer, ID05-2009
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Operations coordination
- Equipment operation
- Process optimization
- Employee training
- Communication skills
Timeline
Operations Lead
Kinross Gold
06.2020 - Current
Mining Production Operator
Kinross Gold
06.2012 - Current
Operator/Laborer
Katco Excavation
06.2006 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Filer High School
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