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Shane Koch

Roberts,MT

Summary

Adept at enhancing mining operations and safety protocols, my tenure at Sibanye-Stillwater Mine showcases a proven track record in ground support installation and team collaboration. Leveraging strong physical stamina and expertise in heavy machinery operation, I significantly contributed to operational efficiencies and environmental compliance, embodying adaptability and a commitment to excellence. Mining professional prepared for challenging underground environments. Extensive background in executing mining operations and ensuring safety compliance. Known for collaborative efforts and adaptability, skilled in machinery operation and problem-solving.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Underground Miner

Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
03.2018 - Current

Underground Miner 2

2 years of working

Used 2 yard muckers to muck rounds.Improve roads in heading and clean round out for drills.

Use jacklegs and cmacs to hang and bolt wire for ground support. Install 5 foot bolt and 8 foot resin rebar. As told by sop for ground support.

Drilled round with single boom eproc jumbos.

Timed out and loaded rounds from I drift rounds to breast down rounds.

Install utilities when needed to perform work and be with standard sop requirements.


Under Ground Construction

Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
03.2018 - Current

3 years in underground contruction

Well versed in shotcrete spraying and applying to areas needed for extra ground support or in a fall of ground to help support ground.

  • Have built paste walls for paste pours in headings to get ready to mine the next cut.

Build sandwalls and bulk head walls for sand pours. Using rebar and shotcrete for the building of walls and bulk heads.

Used jacklegs in the installing of walls to build the frame work before spraying shotcrete.

Have used getmans for hauling shotcrete to and from work areas.

Used gehls and skid steers for loading and un loading supplies and material's for jobs.

Tunnel Boering Machine Underground Operator

Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
03.2018 - 01.2019

Experience with jackleg working in the pit driving bolts in for ground support while machine is pushing a head.

Used a built on bolter on side of machine behind the grinding head to install wire and 5 foot bolts for ground support as machine was pushing a head.

Have ran muck train to remove muck off the belt as machine is pushing forward to get muck out from under ground.

Installed rail for machine to move when needed to keep production going.

Ran muck train in tunnel and used shoots for loading muck and taking it outside from underground to get ore out.

Ranch Hand

Koch Cattle
01.2013 - 03.2018
  • Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
  • Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
  • Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
  • Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
  • Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
  • Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.
  • Assisted laborers by loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sweet Grass County High School
Big Timber, MT

Skills

    Physical Strength and Stamina

    Communication and teamwork

    Environmental Compliance Awareness

    Quality Control Procedures

    Ventilation System Management

    Heavy Machinery Operation

    Continuous miner operation

    Underground safety protocols

    Explosives handling knowledge

    Drilling operations mastery

    Rock bolting proficiency

    Hydraulic equipment usage

    Ground support installation

    OSHA and MSHA Environmental Regulations

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Strong Work Ethic

    Problem-Solving

    Power Tool Usage

    Machine Operation

    Mining Operations

    Pipefitting

    Flexible Schedule

    Forklift Operation

    Heavy Lifting

    Adaptability and Flexibility

    Heavy Equipment Operation

    Underground Mining Equipment

References

Roger Bergstrom- Miner Sibanye Stillwater

406-780-0902

Paul Rugh -Shift Supervisor Sibanye Stillwater

406-223-9734

Bruce Middlemiss -Operator CHS refinery

406-690-8845

Timeline

Underground Miner

Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
03.2018 - Current

Under Ground Construction

Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
03.2018 - Current

Tunnel Boering Machine Underground Operator

Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
03.2018 - 01.2019

Ranch Hand

Koch Cattle
01.2013 - 03.2018

High School Diploma -

Sweet Grass County High School
Shane Koch