Tighen Shaff
Spring Creek ,NV
Summary
Skilled worker who thrives independently or as a team member. Proactive in creating a safe and productive environment through my military and civilian work experience. Offers leadership and management capabilities through discipline, honesty and integrity as well as an unmatched work ethic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Explosives Lead (Goldstrike)
Nevada Gold Mines
Elko, NV
09.2021 - Current
- Helped mentor a very successful small explosives team of brand new miners underground at Nevada Gold Mines.
- Safely installed overhead utilities. Air, water, discharge.
- Taught by Orica how to quickly and effectively troubleshoot all underground powder trucks.
- Taught by Orica exactly how all components of emulsion delivery trucks work.
- Learned and was very efficient with the electronic blasting system.
- Was able to track and fix leakage anywhere in the mine site.
- Safely and quickly was able to come on shift after a round didn't detonate from the previous crew and make fireworks.
- Zero lost time incidents or injuries to me or anyone directly working with me.
Operations Manager
Kitchen Tune-Up Tucson
Tucson, AZ
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with customers, vendors and internal partners.
- Planned daily operational strategies, including delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives.
- Performed timely and budget-complying project management on multi-faceted issues with 3 small crews of 2 guys each.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
Small Mine Development
Underground Explosives Lead
Elko, NV
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Coached and guided direct reports on day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures.
- Safely handled, loaded and timed non electric explosives for a blast on shift gold mining operation averaging 5 rounds on the ground per shift.
- Directed special projects and daily operations.
- Developed department performance goals and methods for achieving a higher average of rounds dropped.
- Improved explosives training to reduce knowledge gaps and eliminate performance roadblocks.
- Mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations and trained them on all SMD and MSHA standards.
- Never had an injury or lost time accident to me or anyone else working with me.
- Bump Up Lead Miner.
Barrick Cortez
Underground Miner
Elko, NV
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Trained and efficient on Cat R1600 Mucker, Sandvik 9 yd Mucker, Cat Jammer, Cat 30 and 45 Ton Haul Truck, 980 Surface Loader.
- Experience operating a Tamrock double boom jumbo and Cat single boom jumbo for underground mining operations.
- Never had a reported lost time or medical injury to myself or anyone under direct supervision of myself.
- Expertly trained in loading and timing Nonel and electronic explosives for underground mining.
- Trained to stick load entire rounds quickly and effectively.
United States Army
Watercraft Operator
Fort Eustis, VA
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Graduated top of the class for physical fitness and readiness from the United States Army 88K 10 school.
- Trained in combat life saving and first aid
- Obtained a seaman’s license from the United States Army
- Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
- Developed and maintained daily personnel accountability reports for 15 soldiers on average in remote and urban combat settings.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
Skills
- 6 years skilled equipment operator and explosives expert in underground MSHA environment
- HDPE pipe welding experience for surface mining and dewatering operations
- 6 years of underground mining experience with zero injuries or lost time
- Licensed and certified Marine Seaman obtained through the United States Army
- First aid and combat life saving skills obtained through the United States Army
- Trained in firefighting and marine life saving
- Graduate of the Army leadership course
- Expertly trained in a high paced work environment
- Awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal
- Awarded the National Defense Service Medal
- Current surface and underground MSHA training
- Current ATF Clearance to handle and transport explosives
Accomplishments
Joined the United States Army. Graduated top of the class for physical fitness from the United States
Army Watercraft Operator Course. Attended and graduated an Army Leadership Course resulting in
expansion and knowledge of leadership skills for the military and civilian work force. Obtained 6+ years of underground mining experience with zero injuries or lost time incidents in a rigorous and fast paced environment.
Timeline
Underground Explosives Lead (Goldstrike)
Nevada Gold Mines
09.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Kitchen Tune-Up Tucson
05.2021 - 07.2021
Small Mine Development
Underground Explosives Lead
11.2019 - 05.2021
Barrick Cortez
Underground Miner
01.2017 - 11.2019
United States Army
Watercraft Operator
10.2014 - 01.2017