Tommy Bright
Blanding,UT
Summary
Seasoned Driller Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record at Lisbon Valley Copper Mine, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime through expert maintenance. Skilled in hydraulics management and demonstrating critical thinking, I've significantly contributed to safety and equipment operations
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller Heavy Equipment Operator
Lisbon Valley Copper Mine
Lisbon Valley Ut
07.2024 - Current
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with geologists to analyze core samples, ensuring accurate interpretation of geological data for successful well planning.
Driller
Recapture Driling
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Tripped pipe
- Ran heavy equipment
- Set casing
Underground Roof Bolter
20 Mile Coal Mine
Oak Creek Co
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided valuable feedback on equipment performance that contributed to improvements in future iterations from manufacturers.
- Mitigated potential risks by actively participating in safety meetings and staying informed of industry best practices.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new techniques as technology evolved within the industry, keeping skills up-to-date for peak performance levels.
- Assisted in training new operators on the proper use of roof bolting equipment, ensuring smooth integration into the team.
Coal Mining
GCC
Hesperus, CO
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed over 500 methane gas checks.
- Worked in mines up to 2000 feet underground and mined over 100000 pounds of coal.
- Mined for coal using roof bolting equipment safely and efficiently.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as continuous miners and roof bolters, ensuring accurate coal extraction.
- Cut new channels and passageways.
Roof Bolter
Signal Peak
Oak Creek, CO
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Contributed to overall mine stability by accurately drilling holes for bolt placement according to specified patterns.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting and maintaining bolting equipment.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, showcasing teamwork and resilience under pressure.
- Reduced injury rates by consistently following safety protocols during the bolting process.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Waun High
Blanding, UT01.2016
Skills
- Safety trained
- Safety compliance
- Emergency procedures
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Tripping operations
- Hydraulics management
- Rotary steerable systems
- Core drilling
- Underground cable installation
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Gauge monitoring
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Driller Heavy Equipment Operator
Lisbon Valley Copper Mine
07.2024 - Current
Underground Roof Bolter
20 Mile Coal Mine
02.2022 - 06.2023
Driller
Recapture Driling
01.2020 - 11.2023
Coal Mining
GCC
02.2018 - 01.2019
Roof Bolter
Signal Peak
01.2015 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
San Waun High