career objective                              

results-driven general foreman eager to contribute sharp business acumen, depth of industry knowledge, safety management skills, and leadership toward supporting the employer in maximizing financial and operational performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive mining experience, with expertise in directing all aspects of operation from start-up through reclamation

ø  develop and implement appropriate standard operating procedures and training manuals to optimize productivity and safety levels while minimizing environmental impact

ø  work closely with all levels of personnel and provide ongoing training to top-performing teams; strategically plan and coordinate workflow to consistently achieve budget and schedule goals

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative settings

ø  ensure adherence to all corporate safety standards and compliance with msha guidelines

professional experience                

newmont mining corporation                                                                                                                 5/85 c present

environmental general foreman c closure & reclamation (3/08 c present)

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within company to attain position responsible for ensuring compliance with stringent company guidelines and government regulations regarding environmental operations for lone tree, mule canyon, copper basin, phoenix, and golden eagle mills

• continued management of closing lone tree mill; supervised covering top soil on 36 waste dumps and dewatering ponds, the removal of the mill s cooling pond, and the development of a lime system for the pit lake
• successfully closed copper basin leach by installing a pump back solar system on the et cells; covered 27 waste dumps at phoenix; presently creating an et basin, and covering and fencing the old mine shafts at golden eagle
• effectively lowered the water by 60 feet in mule canyon s south pit by designing an evaporator system

operations / maintenance general foreman (10/07 c 3/08)

• designated to complete ore run and shut down operations at lone tree mill

process operation / maintenance general foreman (6/02 c 10/07)

• steered the acquisition process and oversaw all aspects of process operations and maintenance at midas, accountable for major refinery with 28 miles of road and numerous surface utilities and light vehicles
• developed and implemented sops in line with documentation, testing, and training requirements of international cyanide code; directed process operator training efforts; authored control document library materials and operator questionnaires regarding ore haul, crushing, grinding, leaching, ccd/merrill crowe, tails reagents, and control room operator/relief supervisor
• prepared and maintained budgets to maximize bottom-line profitability; instituted cost control and waste reduction strategies
• attained superior msha reportable rates of highest mill availability at 98% and mill ore recovery of 97% through restarting nelson concentrator to recover coarser gold and increase through-put to ball mill

process operations general foreman (12/98 c 6/02)

• selected to serve as general foreman for the multi-stage start-up of major mining operation, pt newmont nusa tenggara batu hijau; achieved on-time, under budget, accident-free launch

• played active, integral role in recruiting, hiring, and training 3,000-member workforce, with 500 mill process specialists; additionally managed utility crew responsible for reagent deliveries and process plant cleanup
• supervised implementation of 5000tph gyro crusher and six-mile overland conveyor during 1^st stage; oversaw 2^nd stage start up of two 40ft. sag mills, four 36ft. ball mills, and a 60in. deep-sea tails system

mill foreman / general foreman (5/85 c 12/98)

• assigned to perform a broad range of duties at four distinct mills within the carlin trend complex; reduced msha incident rate by 20% and increased recovery from 90% to 95% at mill #5

• contributed to the development and building of 1000tph gyro and secondary leach crushing system; reviewed plant flow charts, approved design changes, authored training manuals, and trained operators and maintenance workers to maximize process efficiency and safety levels
• accomplished month-early completion of mill #4 start up; project was finished under budget and mill achieved designated 450 tph within first week of operation
• directed mill #1 activity for four years and oversaw ultimate safe removal and reclamation following decommission

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive experience working in diverse mining environments.  i excel at overseeing a wide range of concurrent responsibilities, and have practical knowledge of all aspects of operations from deadline-driven facility start-up through environmentally sound closure and reclamation.  i m adept at managing day-to-day activity, equipment design and maintenance, budget planning, and staff development efforts.  my exceptional blend of communication skills and technical knowledge has consistently proven instrumental in my success at beating deadlines, maintaining cost effectiveness, and boosting through-put while achieving superior safety and recovery ratings.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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