Travis Penrod

• Implemented preventive maintenance programs that significantly increased equipment lifespan and minimized repair costs.
• Ensured the safety of all personnel on site by strictly adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
• Streamlined communication between team members for better coordination during high-pressure situations requiring quick decision-making capabilities.
• Maintained accurate records of daily activities such as drills performed, materials used, and time spent on each task for efficient reporting and analysis purposes.
• Operated drill rig machinery with precision, ensuring consistent hole depths and proper alignment of boreholes for optimal project outcomes. Team lead of crew 3, manage and oversee a team of 8 and run drill program under drill and blast supervisor.

• Operated loaders in a variety of weather conditions and terrain types, demonstrating adaptability and resilience under challenging circumstances.
• Performed thorough pre-and post-operation equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime due to mechanical issues.
• Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by expertly operating loaders and heavy equipment for timely material handling.
• Safely transported materials between designated locations, adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines set forth by management.
• Maximized productivity with efficient loading techniques, streamlining the transportation process at the job site.

Loading and unloading of blast materials, stemming of blast holes. Reloading and Truck maintenance. Operation of company loaders, drilling blast holes to proper depth and maintaining proper records each day and reporting each day.

• Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
• Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
• Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
• Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
• Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
• Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
• Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.