Trevor Wilkins
Billings,MT
Summary
Adept at heavy machinery operation and demonstrating exceptional communication abilities, I significantly enhanced productivity and safety at Stillwater Mine. My quick learning and adaptability to conditions led to surpassing performance targets and mentoring peers in mine safety protocols and equipment operation, showcasing a strong work ethic and a commitment to quality control.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cable Bolter
Stillwater Mine
Nye, MT
09.2017 - Current
- Participated in emergency response drills to be prepared for any potential incidents or accidents onsite.
- Consistently met production targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Maintained excellent communication within the team to ensure smooth coordination of activities across various sections of the mine site.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues before they escalated into larger problems while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Worked in construction department doing various projects.
- Installed pipe, ventilation, shotcreteing, building walls, and laying rail for locomotive haulage area.
- Work as a cable bolter securing very bad ground areas and large ball rooms.
- Cable bolting requires working in areas considered unsafe for other miners until long ground support has been installed.
- Operating various pieces of underground heavy equipment
Heavy Equipment Operator
Castle Rock Excavating
Billings, MT
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Worked excavating home foundations, tieing in water service, and laying pipe for storm, sewer, and water services.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
Washplant Operator
Fisher Sand and Gravel
Billings, MT
08.2012 - 07.2017
- Operated front end loader, excavator, and bulldozer.
- Ran washplant producing washed gravel and sand for concrete and landscaping rock.
- Made all repairs to plant. Electrical, welding, replacement of conveyor belts, and fabricating chutes.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Supported management in achieving strategic objectives related to productivity, cost control, quality assurance, compliance with regulatory requirements.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Riverside Contracting
Billings, MT
05.2007 - 08.2012
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers, scraper, front end loader, skidsteer and haul trucks.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Worked with pipe crew laying water and sewer pipe.
Education
West High School
Billings, MT2004
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Communication abilities
- Mining Operations
- Drilling Operations
- Mine Safety Protocols
- Hazard recognition
- Risk management processes and analysis
- Ground Control
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Worksite safety
- Adaptability to conditions
- Welding
- Conveyor Operation
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Quality Control Procedures
- Strong Work Ethic
- Equipment Operation
- Detail Oriented
- Storm drain piping
- Pipe joining
- Pipe installation
- Sewer Line Installation
- Drainage Systems
- Backfilling Procedures
- Pipe Grading
- Soil Compaction
- Blueprint Reading
- Trackhoe operation
Timeline
Cable Bolter
Stillwater Mine
09.2017 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Castle Rock Excavating
07.2017 - 09.2017
Washplant Operator
Fisher Sand and Gravel
08.2012 - 07.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
Riverside Contracting
05.2007 - 08.2012
West High School