Travis Kooi
Elko,NV
Summary
Process operator with 20 years of mining experience at Barrick Goldstrike, excelling in safety and training. Proven ability to lead teams and operate complex equipment, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Committed to continuous learning and fostering a safe work environment for all colleagues.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator
Barrick Goldstrike
Carlin, NV
10.2005 - 06.2015
* Operated the Crushing, Grind, Roaster, Off Gas, and CIL circuits.
* Operated equipment such as rock breakers, 988 and IT loaders, skid-steers, carbon truck, vacuum truck, and man lifts.
* Control Room operator and lead man.
* Field trainer
* Harness inspector
* Certified to read the smoke/dust coming off process equipment for the states environmental policies.
Process Operator
Queenstake
Elko, NV
01.2004 - 10.2005
*Pulled metal waste from the ore at the jaw crusher.
*Operate the rock breaker.
*Operate various pieces of equipment such as skid-steers, IT13, 988, and 992 Loaders.
*Operate the crushing, fine crushing, and grind circuits.
Fireman Apprentice
United States Navy
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)
10.1999 - 10.2001
*Maintained the ships main shafts and bearings.
*Maintained the ships bilges and pumps.
*Desalinated water into potable water for the entire ship.
*Fire Fighting training
Laborer for Manpower
Manpower Staffing
Elko, NV
2003 - 2024
*Pulled metal waste from the ore at the jaw crusher.
*Operate the rock breaker.
*Operate various pieces of equipment such as skid-steers, IT13, 988, and 992 Loaders.
*Operate the crushing, fine crushing, and grind circuits.
Paste Plant Lead Man
Nevada Gold Mines
Carlin, NV
06.2015 - Current
* Operator of the NGM Rodeo paste plant.
* Have some U/G experience running mixer trucks, jack legs, scissor lifts,
* Ensure paste gets to the right heading safely and within environmental guidelines.
Education
Welding
Great Basin College
Elko, NVHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Carlin Combined Schools
Carlin, NV06.1999
Skills
* 22 years of process and mining experience
* 22 years of working safely and never having any kind of injury or safety incident
* Willingness to learn new skills and I learn quickly
* Willingness to train and lead
* Team player
* Safety of myself and coworkers is always my number one priority
Additional Information
In March 2011 to April 2011 I was sent to Africa with additional Gold Strike employees to give our advice on how to run the process and pit operations more proficiently.
Timeline
Paste Plant Lead Man
Nevada Gold Mines
06.2015 - Current
Process Operator
Barrick Goldstrike
10.2005 - 06.2015
Process Operator
Queenstake
01.2004 - 10.2005
Fireman Apprentice
United States Navy
10.1999 - 10.2001
Laborer for Manpower
Manpower Staffing
2003 - 2024
Welding
Great Basin College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Carlin Combined Schools