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Ryan Kula

Sheridan

Summary

Control Room Operator with proficiency in identifying operational problems and quickly resolving issues. Excellent in examining and testing electrical power distribution machinery to achieve high-level production. Over 19 years of experience working in mining industry.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Control Room Operator

Navajo Transitional Energy Company
11.2006 - Current
  • Oversee plant crew that is scheduled for that shift
  • Walk the plant to ensure everything is working properly, see if anything needs attention, and make a plan of what everyone needs to work on for that shift
  • Load train cars with coal per customer specification
  • Use HMI's and MMI's to control and run the plant
  • Control primary and secondary crushers and all conveyor belts
  • Handle all Mayday calls throughout the mine
  • Communicate with all departments to ensure the plant is running smoothly
  • Fill out end of train paperwork to be sent to the customer
  • Document and complete a pass down of information of what was completed and if anything went wrong during my shift so the next crew knows what is going on
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.


Temporary Control Room Operator 2015-2016

○ Completed all requirements of the control room operator

Stacker/ Reclaimer Operator 2013-2015

○ Used the Stacker to stack coal efficiently in our storage facility

○ Used the reclaimer to take coal out of the storage facility to be loaded on the train.

○ Cleaned the storage facility during down time

○ Filled in for the control room operator in their absence

Plant Utility 2006-2013

○ Cleaned The Plant

Lab Technician

Standard Laboratories
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Test coal samples for quality

Security Guard

Securitas Security Services USA
01.2004 - 12.2005
  • Check all employees, contractors, and guests into and out of the mine
  • Taught the contractor training course

Education

High School Diploma -

Sheridan High School
Sheridan Wyoming
05-2002

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY

Skills

  • Safety inspection
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Security camera monitoring
  • Process safety
  • Dispatching
  • Situational awareness
  • Coal processing equipment
  • Emergency response
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Radio communications
  • Process control
  • Industrial safety
  • Alarm management
  • System monitoring

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Certification - U.S. Department of Labor.
  • Mine Forman Certification Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - U.S. Department of Labor.

Timeline

Control Room Operator

Navajo Transitional Energy Company
11.2006 - Current

Lab Technician

Standard Laboratories
01.2005 - 12.2006

Security Guard

Securitas Security Services USA
01.2004 - 12.2005

High School Diploma -

Sheridan High School

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Sheridan College
Ryan Kula