Steven Smith
Elkins,WV
Summary
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment. Seasoned equipment operator with several years of experience specializing in work. Successful at reading and following plans, operating various equipment and using tools to complete required tasks. Versatile, flexible and hardworking with history supporting teammates and receiving praise for jobs completed properly.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Maintenance and Equipment Operator
Arch Coal
Philippi, WV
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
Underground Coal Miner
Arch Coal
Philippi, WV
09.2011 - 08.2024
- Repaired or replaced damaged parts on mining vehicles and other equipment.
- Followed detailed plans regarding tunnel design, depth of diggings.
- Kept track of supplies needed for daily operations in the underground mines.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and fellow miners via two-way radio.
- Measured distances between drill holes prior to blasting activities.
- Performed maintenance on machinery used in underground operations.
- Ensured quality control standards were met at all times through careful monitoring.
- Assisted with ventilation systems, including construction of airways and installation of fans.
- Utilized explosives to break up large rock formations blocking passage ways.
- Operated mining machines such as continuous miners, shuttle cars and roof bolters.
- Loaded coal onto conveyor belts for transport out of the mine.
- Removed debris from mined areas using shovels, wheelbarrows and other hand tools.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations within the mine.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and policies.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of equipment, tools and work areas.
- Supported mining operations by loading materials into trucks or railcars.
- Collected samples of mineral deposits for testing purposes.
- Inspected haulage systems for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Monitored gas levels in the mine using specialized detection equipment.
- Set up drills and drilling machines after testing areas for safety.
- Moved many pounds of coal into cars and conveyors daily.
- Operated levers to move conveyor booms and shovels to place coal, rock, ore and other mining contents for transportation.
- Maintained and sanitized work areas to achieve safe equipment operation.
- Operated equipment to transfer materials between workstations.
- Adhered to safety protocols by maintaining awareness of markings, grade stakes and hand signals while operating equipment.
- Maintained fast-paced schedules by loading materials onto vehicles using loading machine.
Education
High School Diploma -
Philip Barbour High School
Philippi, WV05-1986
Skills
- General Labor
- Equipment operations
- Hazardous Materials
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Environmental Compliance
- Loader Operation
- Equipment Inspections
Timeline
Yard Maintenance and Equipment Operator
Arch Coal
03.2021 - 08.2024
Underground Coal Miner
Arch Coal
09.2011 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Philip Barbour High School
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