Seth B. McCourt
Ferron,Utah
Summary
Results-driven Chief Mine Engineer with extensive experience at Energy Fuels, specializing in strategic mine planning and environmental compliance. Proficient in AutoCAD, coupled with strong supervisory skills that drive operational efficiency. Proven track record in managing large-scale projects while ensuring regulatory adherence and precise budget management.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic/Customer Support
Valley Kubota
Heber, Utah
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Diagnosed and repaired Kubota equipment
- Assembled new equipment
- Ordered parts for repair
Rebuild Manager
White Knight Fluids
Kamas, Utah
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided technical support to customers and new inquiries for equipment selection for a variety of applications using White Knight products
- Supervised Rebuild Department
- Provided support for addressing operational issues and equipment failures
- Provided Evaluation and Root Cause Analysis Failure reports to Customers
- Consulted with White Knights internal team of experts (engineering, customer support, senior management, shop managers) to address various issues concerning White Knight products
- Provided quotes for new equipment and rebuilds
- Coordinated with global sales representatives for the selection of equipment, parts and servicing
- Coordinated with Rebuild Department to prioritize rebuilds for safety, production, quality, costs and efficiency
- Scheduled rebuilds with respect to customer, priority and parts availability
Senior Mining Engineer
Wolverine Fuels
Carbon County, Utah
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Provided efficient project management by coordinating with operations, devising budgets and schedules for reporting to Manager of Engineering
- Developed and maintained short and long range mine plans with respect to tons, quality, manpower, budget and MSHA plans
- Coordinated with Operations to develop MSHA plans with respect to ventilation, roof control and special projects
Senior Mining Engineer
Bronco Utah Operations
Emery, UT
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed and directed Engineering Staff for support, coordination and communication of Operations for a successful Operation
- Engineered and designed new surface facilities with new portals accessing reserves adjacent to the old Consol, Emery Mine
- Responsible for acquiring and coordinating with Contractors, QA/QC, safety and environmental compliance, coordination with respect to other contractors and company objectives
- Developed and coordinated with consultants’ environmental permits required through Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining and Utah Division of Environmental Quality Divisions
- Developed and received plan approvals with MSHA with respect to surface construction, portal development, and underground mining plans
- Responsible for short and long range mine plans with respect to costs, manpower, quality, and volume
- Assisted with developing contracts for test burns and contracts while developing relationships with customers
Senior Mining Engineer
GCC Energy
Hesperus, CO
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed Engineering Department for support, coordination and communication of Operations for a successful Operation
- Responsible for short and long range mine planning that included MSHA (site specific) roof control and ventilation plans
- Overseen permitting functions and plans, corresponding operations scheduling, technical narrative writing, compliance, directing/monitoring consultants, and interaction with all regulatory agencies
- Developed future exploration activities that included drilling and evaluating new reserves, developing mine plans and Permitting Requirements
- Project manager for special projects including new main mine fan replacement, construction of surface pond for mine water, modification of surface facilities for coal processing, installation of coal sampler and producing tire derived fuel (TDF) for GCC’s cement plant
Chief Mine Engineer
Energy Fuels
Egnar, CO
02.2008 - 05.2013
- Managed Engineering Staff of 23 engineers, geologists and surveyors for 13 mines in three states for support, coordination and communications with Operations for successful Mining Operations
- Responsible for short and long range mine planning, ventilation, and exploration development, budgeting and tracking of budgets, environmental permitting, and compliance
- Supervised surveyors, engineers, geologists for mines in Colorado, Utah and Arizona
- Develop annual operations and capital budgets, developed, and implemented cost coding
- Developed MSHA plans, receiving approvals, and implementing
PacifiCorp, Interwest Mining Division
01.1993 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: (1993-2002, 2006-2008)
- (1993-2002, 2006-2008)
- Engineering and Operations
Consol Energy, Emery Mine
Emery, Utah
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: (2002-2006)
- (2002-2006)
- Engineering and Operations
Education
B.S. - Mining Engineering
University of Utah
06.1993
Skills
- Mechanical Problem-Solving
- Advanced Analytical Skills
- Strategic Issue Resolution
- Professional Communication Skills
- Effective Technical Communication
- Technical Engineering Proficiency
- Manufacturing
- Customer service
- Supervisory skills
- Operation and maintenance of mining equipment
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Presentation Skills
- Strong Relationship-Building Skills
- Financial Operations Planning
- Long-Term Asset Management
- Financial Cost Analysis
- Project Management
- SAP Software Expertise
- Salesforce Experience
- Oracle Software Proficiency
- Workday Experience
- Autotime Experience
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- Expertise in AutoCAD
- Pipe-Flow
- PC Vent
- ICAMPS
- Carlson Software
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- Microsoft Project
- Database management
Strengthsaccomplishments
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering (University of Utah 06/93)
- Developed and managed industrial installations on surface and underground including surface coal handling facilities, coal processing plant, surface installations (offices, shops, storage buildings, coal handling)
- Safety record proves to have had zero (0) lost time accidents for self and direct employees over a 30-year mining career.
- As a Supervisor in Engineering, I have developed successful Technical Staffs with mentoring and direction even at times starting with a grass roots approach.
- Developed and provided support for Capital Equipment purchases by writing specifications and working with Operations and equipment manufacturers to customize
- Quick learner, self-motivated, and the ability to multitask at a high level.
Introduction
Experienced Senior Level Engineer looking to pursue a career with rPlusEnergies in a challenging, exciting environment with the potential for growth. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor of Science focused on Mining Engineering from the University of Utah.
Timeline
Mechanic/Customer Support
Valley Kubota
04.2024 - 10.2024
Rebuild Manager
White Knight Fluids
12.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Mining Engineer
Wolverine Fuels
09.2018 - 11.2020
Senior Mining Engineer
Bronco Utah Operations
03.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Mining Engineer
GCC Energy
05.2013 - 03.2016
Chief Mine Engineer
Energy Fuels
02.2008 - 05.2013
Consol Energy, Emery Mine
01.2002 - 01.2006
PacifiCorp, Interwest Mining Division
01.1993 - 01.2008
B.S. - Mining Engineering
University of Utah
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