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Education
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SHANDELL STENS

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Achieved high operational standards over 11 years at Rio Tinto mine and refinery through reliable performance.

Recognized for exceptional work ethic and commitment to safety, fostering adaptability in dynamic settings.

Transitioning into a new career to utilize leadership and organizational capabilities for impactful team contributions.

Overview

1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Haulage Driver

Rio Tinto Kennecott
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
07.2017 - 03.2026
  • Pre/Post inspections
  • Communication skills on company radio
  • Komatsu 910E driver
  • Articulating truck driver
  • Water truck driver
  • Forklift operator
  • Overhead crane
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Maintained consistent attendance and performance
  • Team in-cab trainer
  • Refinery
  • Confined Spaces

Heavy Haulage Operator

Lewis Stages
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Komatsu 910E Driver
  • Trainer of new hires
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Pre/Post inspections
  • Team Lead
  • MSHA

Dental assistant

Rosewood Dental
Tooele, Utah, United States
04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Assist Dr.
  • Set patients
  • Have a good bed side manner.
  • Take impression for labs
  • Made temporary crowns
  • Clean teeth
  • Check out patients
  • Computer skills
  • Train new dental assistants to assist the dentist.

Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2008 - 01.2012

Lead Assistant

Assist Dr/Patients

Charting

X-ray

Impressions

Education

Diploma - Dental Assistant

Eagle Gate College
Murray, UT
01-2008

Skills

  • 11 years of experience in large-scale mining operations
  • Heavy equipment operation in high-production environments
  • Industrial safety and hazard awareness
  • Equipment inspection and basic maintenance awareness
  • Radio communication and coordination with dispatch
  • Working in high-risk industrial environments
  • Strong safety mindset
  • Ability to operate large machinery safely and efficiently
  • Team collaboration in large crews
  • Reliability and strong work ethic
  • Adaptability in demanding work environments
  • Problem solving in real-time operational situations
  • Equipment operation
  • Order picking and processing

Certification

  • MSHA certified
  • Forklift

Accomplishments

  • Trusted trainer for new haul truck drivers

Affiliations

Union 392 steelworker

Additional Background

Dental Assistant Certificate – Eagle Gate College (2008)

Timeline

Haulage Driver

Rio Tinto Kennecott
07.2017 - 03.2026

Heavy Haulage Operator

Lewis Stages
01.2015 - 07.2017

Dental assistant

Rosewood Dental
04.2013 - 01.2015

Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental
06.2008 - 01.2012

Diploma - Dental Assistant

Eagle Gate College