Shawn Witzel

• Diagnosed mechanical issues using industry-standard tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Performed routine maintenance and repairs on various vehicle makes and models. Including but not limited to; Routine fluid and filter changes, tire rotations, brake services, minor component repairs and replacements as well as major component repairs and replacements.
• Assisted fellow mechanics in complex repairs, and collaborated with each other when complications arouse.
• Maintained accurate records of services performed, ensuring compliance with company standards.

• Operated heavy equipment to ensure efficient material movement and processing.

-Majority of my equipment operation experience was in high production mining including digging material and loading of haul trucks, building roads and ramps, pit floors, drill patterns, stock piles and maintenance of these areas. I was also an equipment trainer with the skill set of teaching new operators needing a basic skill set to training experienced operators on advanced techniques and procedures as well as task specific operations and risk assessments.

• 6 years as Mine operations crew lead / relief supervisor

-Within this time frame I would run shift safety briefs and meetings as well as lay out and explain the daily mining plan. I would coordinate all equipment and personnel placement to help achieve the daily targets. I would oversee and assist all training and progression steps for the crew along with my supervisors to help develop each operator and the overall team strength and abilities.

• 6 months Tire tech assistant

- During this time I learned to operate the hyster tire hand, the truck tire hand, skid steer and small loader in tire operating procedures. I assisted and learned hands on in several tire changes and rotations on haul trucks, support equipment and several light duty / medium duty tires. I was familiarized with loading and unloading tires on the delivery trailers, tire inspections, record keeping and safety procedures specific to the tire pad area

• 1 year road crew / special projects operator.

- Throughout this time period I was responsible for the overall maintenance and condition of the main access road onto the mine site as well as the stock pile storage area for the Mahn Choh ore haul material staging. I would receive and execute serval task out side of daily operations including but not limited to building or maintaining roads and easements for other departments, establishing special staging or working areas or pads, assisting other department with equipment needs and material relocation desires.

• Lube Tech on Freightliner Tractors and ultralight low belly trailers, preforming routine maintenance including; oil and filter changes, brake inspections and servicing, inspection of all major components and documenting all inspection results.
• Assist senior mechanics in repairs and replacements of parts and components.
• Received training on wheel end maintenance from SKF on site and received certificate of completion.
• Received onsite basic training on welding, cutting and fabricating both mild steel and aluminum.

• Inspected and maintained grounds by taking moister samples, mowing, trimming, watering ,and landscaping to enhance ground performance and visual appearances.
• Operated various power tools and equipment for efficient maintenance tasks.
• Implemented seasonal planting and maintenance strategies to ensure optimal growth and aesthetics.
• Serviced and maintained all equipment including mowers, tractors, trimmers, gators, and golf carts and all included implements.