Tim Roberts
Summary
Driven Maintenance Coordinator with over 10 years of experience in maintaining clean, safe and operational mining equipment. Successful in performing high-quality repair work to fulfill maintenance requests.
Talented leader and devoted problem-solver with over 20 years of experience successfully maintaining front-line Mining operations. Efficiently maintain and repair mining equipment. Coordinate resources and staff to handle any requirements.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Mine Maintenance Coordinator
TATA Chemicals Soda Ash Partners
Green River, WY
12.2012 - Current
- Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
- Managed maintenance team and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory .
- Maintained maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion.
- Performed quality assurance steps on repairs to approve equipment for use.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Oversaw major rebuilds on Bore Miners and FCT's.
- Responsible for Mainline belt start-ups.
Mine Maintenance Foreperson
TATA Chemicals Soda Ash Partners
Green River, WY
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Established clear priorities for maintenance and production quality standards.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for specific maintenance jobs.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Overseen maintenance for Bore Panel Down Crew.
Mine Maintenance Mechanic
TATA Chemicals Soda Ash Partners
Green River, WY
02.2000 - 03.2009
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Performed preventive and regular maintenance on systems.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Inspected structures, machinery, and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime.
- Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects and keep equipment functioning.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
- Performed major mechanical repairs on Joy continuous Miners, Sandvik Bore Miners, Joy shuttle cars and Joy FCT's.
Underground Roof Bolter Operator
General Chemical Soda Ash Partners
Green River, WY
09.1998 - 02.2000
- Safely used all tools and equipment to prevent worksite injuries.
- Inspected problem roofs to determine best repair procedures.
- Installed high-quality roofing materials, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
Underground Utility
General Chemical Soda Ash Partners
Green River, WY
12.1997 - 04.1998
- Responsible for belt moves, power moves and belt line splices.
- Qualified to operate LHD's, Scoops, Joy Continuous Miners, Sandvik Bore Miners and Joy Suttle cars.
Maintenance Foreperson
Southern States
Statesville, NC
03.1997 - 12.1997
- Responsible for all plant conveyor belts and various plant equipment.
- Shared 24 hr. coverage of the conveyors with another foreperson.
Maintenance Mechanic
Hilo Energy
Iaeger, WV
09.1993 - 03.1997
- Experienced in machine rebuilding and mine maintenance.
- Repaired S & S Scoops, Lee-Norse 245 Continuous Miners.
- Rebuilt Owen belt reducers.
- Developed, Engineered and Manufactured rigid belt structure for use in the mine.
- Competent in operating Caterpillar front end loader, various S & S Scoops and Joy Shuttle cars.
Education
No Degree - Welding Technology
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VANo Degree - Electrical Engineering
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WVHigh School Diploma -
Tazewell High School
Tazewell, VA06.1992
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Welding and Fabrication
- Bore Miner Rebuilds
- Coordinating Maintenance Schedules
- Precision Measuring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Maintenance Documentation
- Quality Production
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Company Leadership
- Safety Precautions
Timeline
Mine Maintenance Coordinator
TATA Chemicals Soda Ash Partners
12.2012 - Current
Mine Maintenance Foreperson
TATA Chemicals Soda Ash Partners
03.2009 - 12.2012
Mine Maintenance Mechanic
TATA Chemicals Soda Ash Partners
02.2000 - 03.2009
Underground Roof Bolter Operator
General Chemical Soda Ash Partners
09.1998 - 02.2000
Underground Utility
General Chemical Soda Ash Partners
12.1997 - 04.1998
Maintenance Foreperson
Southern States
03.1997 - 12.1997
Maintenance Mechanic
Hilo Energy
09.1993 - 03.1997
No Degree - Welding Technology
Southwest Virginia Community College
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Bluefield State College
High School Diploma -
Tazewell High School