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Tommy Garcia

Rock Springs,WY

Summary

Well-trained Underground Miner with 26 years of experience. I am committed to working any shift , with special attention and dedication to safety. High- performing individual with solid work ethic. Offering exemplary communication and teamwork skills, while very self-motivated. Willing to take on challenges, meet deadlines and train new employees to ensure highest level of quality work outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Underground Coal Miner

West Elk Mine
03.2024 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations, maintaining accurate records and reporting
  • Increased overall mine productivity through the efficient operation of machines during coal extraction processes.
  • Pillar mining.
  • Strengthened teamwork among crew members through effective communication during mining tasks.
  • Regular participation in safety meetings and training fellow miners.

Underground Miner

Twenty Mile Mine
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Operated machinery and practiced safe procedures.
  • Assisted in the training and development of new miners, sharing knowledge on best practices for safe underground mining operations.
  • Exhibited strong adaptability in adjusting to changes in mining conditions or project requirements.

Underground Miner

Genesis Alkali
01.2017 - 07.2023
  • Upheld the highest standards of workplace safety through consistent adherence to company policies.
  • Worked on belts, changed rollers and did splices. Operated bore miner and shuttle cars.
  • Expertise in reading blue prints and navigating assigned jobs without incident.

Underground Miner

Oxbow Mining, LLC
01.2000 - 08.2013


  • Reduced downtime with timely equipment maintenance and repairs to support optimal performance during mining activities.
  • CM Production, CM miner operation, operated roof bolter and many other pieces of mining equipment.
  • Performed belt and power moves, and consistently worked on the longwall.
  • Completed longwall moves, built kennedy stoppings and pumped seals.

Education

Welding -

Technical College of The Rockies
Delta, CO

GED -

Montrose High School
Montrose, CO
05.1996

Skills

  • Safety processes and procedures, new employee training
  • Safety Compliance
  • Underground navigation
  • Longwall mining, pillar mining
  • Roof bolting
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Blasting techniques
  • Conveyor Systems, electrical systems
  • Gas detection
  • Continuous miner operation
  • Adaptability to conditions
  • Tunnel reinforcement
  • Drilling Operations

Certification

  • Certified in Rigging and Flagging
  • CO and O2 MSHA Certified
  • ACT Keys Word Test Silver

Timeline

Underground Coal Miner

West Elk Mine
03.2024 - Current

Underground Miner

Twenty Mile Mine
07.2023 - 03.2024

Underground Miner

Genesis Alkali
01.2017 - 07.2023

Underground Miner

Oxbow Mining, LLC
01.2000 - 08.2013

Welding -

Technical College of The Rockies

GED -

Montrose High School
Tommy Garcia