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Wyatt Y'barbo

Battle Mountain

Summary

Skilled Underground Miner/Surface Driller with strong background in various mining operations, including drilling, blasting and Muck Haul. Proficient in maintaining safety standards while conducting underground excavation and achieving production goals. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, technical skills related to operation of heavy machinery and a deep understanding of geological principles. Successfully improved operational efficiency in previous roles through innovative solutions and proactive maintenance strategies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stope Driller

Small Mine Development
Battle Mountain
02.2024 - Current
  • Operated hydraulic steering levers to move booms and loaders to place rock, ore, and other mining contents for transportation.
  • Placed explosive charges in holes or other spots, detonating explosives to demolish structures or to break earth and rock.
  • Reviewed blueprints or drawings to determine appropriate blasting procedure for each job.
  • Lifted and loaded materials into machines for blasting preparation.
  • Maintained and operated drills, loaders, haul trucks, and other heavy machinery as needed.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Provided technical advice when needed regarding appropriate tools and techniques used in drilling operations.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.

Drill Hand

Major Drilling
Salt Lake
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Trained crews on drill work procedures and safety.
  • Removed RC samples during drilling to determine nature of strata being drilled.
  • Conducted regular tests on equipment to make sure they are working properly.
  • Adhered to corporate and job site safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
  • Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of top head rotary and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
  • Monitored drilling operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Performed maintenance, repair and overhaul of drill heads and other equipment on the drill floor.

Driller

HD Drilling
Winnemucca
07.2018 - 07.2022
  • Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
  • Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
  • Supervised rig commissioning and rig drilling operations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of drill pipe threads and connections to maintain quality standards.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas after every job was completed.
  • Designed protocols for rig moving operations with focus on minimizing accident risks and equipment downtime.
  • Set up rigs for various types of drills including directional, horizontal and vertical holes.

Education

Lowery High
Winnemucca, NV
06-2017

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Explosive handling
  • Drilling operations
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • AFT Certified February 2024

Timeline

Stope Driller

Small Mine Development
02.2024 - Current

Drill Hand

Major Drilling
06.2021 - 07.2023

Driller

HD Drilling
07.2018 - 07.2022

Lowery High

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