• Dynamic Leader who offers a proven Mining, Underground, and Engineering Operations Management background with talents in Mine Planning / Timing, Project Management, Multimillion-Dollar Capital Equipment Acquisition, Economic Analysis, and Negotiations, as well as Union / Non-Union Team Building, Training / Development, On-Site / Off-Site Contractor Management, and Regulatory Compliance (e.g. MSHA, Queensland Mines Inspectorate, NIOSH).
• Visionary Professional with commendable achievements in mining operations in alignment with U.S. and Australian employers, and can rise above challenges to quickly grasp concepts to contribute immediately and drive winning results.
• Excellent Communicator who builds and sustains synergistic relationships with senior-level management, project management teams, stakeholders, contractors, and clients while leading dynamic staff by example and with integrity.

  Drove changes to cutting sequence and profiles to increase automation usage and operator acceptance as Operations Superintendent for Anglo American s Moranbah North Mine, and further led improvements to site personnel dust monitoring regime via the introduction of PDM3700 personal dust monitors the first in Australia.

  Successfully reduced overall panel advance times from 27 hours to 10.5 hours across a six-week rolling average.

  Implemented 12ED25 and new shuttle cars for a Grosvenor project, along with reducing belt move times from 30 hours to 11 hours, achieving 18,248 meters in 2013 and 16,946 meters in 2014, and reducing total cost per meter by 20%.

  Honored for excellence at the Moranbah North Mine by attaining Australia Mine of the Year in 2013 and 2015.

  Successfully completed LWM project in 35 days with zero recordable injuries as Acting Longwall Superintendent.

  Reduced 2015 s Total Recordable Case Frequency Rate (TRCFR) for mine from 1.71 to 1.36 (best in mine history).

  Generated reduced controllable costs to lowest levels in the history of the mine, along with increasing usage of run of face automation from 60% to 95% and gate end automation usage from 25% to 85% (both highest to-date).

  Produced 10 million tons of coal in 2015 at Grasstree Mine that set an Australian record for Run of Mine tons.

  Reduced 2013 s Total Recordable Case Frequency Rate (TRCFR) for mine from 2.79 to 1.84 (best in mine history).

  Reduced 2014 s Total Recordable Case Frequency Rate (TRCFR) for mine from 1.84 to 1.71 (best in mine history).

  Achieved zero recordable injuries (LTI and recordable) as Underground Operations Superintendent for BHP Billiton.

Moranbah North Mine, Moranbah, QLD

Operations Superintendent (2015 Present)

  Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking mine operations, including developing a new Operational Standard for the Longwall Department while focusing on implementing bi-directional cutting for longwall and liaising among crews and automation engineers to collectively increase the utilization of shearer automation.

  Coordinate efforts with Mines Inspectorate and company leadership on various matters to achieve objectives.

Moranbah North Mine, Moranbah, QLD

Acting Longwall Superintendent (2015)

  Strategically steered delivery of longwall to completion of block (LW110) while establishing a standards improvement initiative and new panel standards document, and managing a results-focused team of 90 to meet or exceed goals.

  Served as Second-in-Command to Operations Manager during personnel absence to ensure seamless processes.

Grasstree Mine, Middlemount, QLD

Development Superintendent (2015)

  Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward directing two CM sections one super section and one premium section while coordinating, monitoring, and managing high-volume workflow of 155 employees.

  Initiated and implemented a SCADA-based remote monitoring package (Citect) for production panels.

Moranbah North Mine, Moranbah, QLD

Development Superintendent (2013 2015)

  Applied strong leadership talents toward directing three Continuous Miner (CM) sections (ABM25, ABM670, Joy 12CM12), including mentoring and managing a top-performing team of 130 employees and two contractor companies.

• Initiated and implemented SCADA-based remote monitoring package (Citect) for production panels, along with facilitating the design of new customized equipment (e.g. Crawler mounted fan, mobile feeder-breaker tailpiece).

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San Juan Mile

Superintendent Underground Operations (2011 2013)

  Spearheaded results-focused mine operations while managing six supervisors and 120+ employees, including coordinating workflow across three development sections and one longwall with 7 million tons in total production.

  Achieved zero injuries during tenure (LTI and recordable) while coordinating underground activities to exceed goals.

  Led project oversight of 12ED25 underground implementation, and participated in strategic alliance as SJCC liaison.

Mining Engineer ￨ Project Manager (2008 2013)

  Led targeted decision-making in the oversight of the world s first 12ED25 via strategic design, risk assessment, benchmarking, quality control, team selection, and implementation while handling longwall and geotechnical production support; facilitating economic analysis, reporting, timing, and logistics; and managing top-notch teams.

  Expertly acquired new shuttle cars and AC VFD battery cars (e.g. specs, negotiations, quality control, etc.)

  Demonstrated experience in proactively coordinating SJCC / Joy Strategic Alliance as a SJCC liaison.

  Exhibited talent in contributing to national campaigns recruiting strategies to boost results.

Mining Engineer ￨ Infrastructure Projects (2007 2008)

  Optimized infrastructure project success by accounting as Hose Coordinator during a longwall move, including developing drawings and plans and executing maintenance program operations, as well as supporting departments via economic analyses and budget examinations (e.g. widewall analysis) to effectively support seamless initiatives.

  Directed testing and introduction of innovative technologies to underground operations to exceed objectives.

Grade Control Engineer (2006 2007)

  Expertly tracked, analyzed, and reported coal quality statistics on a regular basis for a 7-million ton / year underground longwall mine, and further handled all facets of coal flow (mining / sale) and inventory reporting.

  Led targeted decision-making among a details-oriented group of contractors during a stockpile density survey.

Project Engineer ￨ Mine Planning (2006 2007)

  Designed and developed cost-effective annual budgets.

  Developed timing maps and mine plans, and verified mine plan accuracy.

  Directed contractors during Phase Raise installation on 345kV distribution lines.

  Drove operations growth by coordinating a recruiting strategy and executing initiatives.

Peabody Energy Twentymile Coal Company, Craig, CO

Martin Marietta Materials Burning Springs Mine, Petroleum, WY

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (3.98 GPA)

Registered Professional Engineer State of New Mexico ￨ State of Colorado

Coal Mine Examiner & Foreman State of New Mexico

Certified Lifting / Rigging Trainer

Behavioral-Based Safety ZIP (Zero Incident Process)

Economic Evaluation and Investment Decisions Methods Stermole

Miscellaneous Additional Training Minitab ￨ Crystal Ball ￨ Yellow Belt

BHP Billiton Group Graduate Program May 2008 ￨ Leaders in Anglo 2014

Project Management Course Kepner Tregoe ￨ VFD and Hydraulics Troubleshooting NTT

Publications

Taylor, Bessinger, Leeming. Increased Safety through Collaborative & Comprehensive Design of a New Longwall Entry Development Machine. MINExpo 2012. Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. 25SEP2012. Lecture

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Dear__________________:

I am seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

As a Registered Professional Engineer, I am excited to build a rewarding career with your company and can offer cross-functional experience in Mining, Underground, and Engineering Operations Management with talents in Mine Planning / Timing, Project Management, Multimillion-Dollar Capital Equipment Acquisition, Economic Analysis, and Negotiations. I am also well-versed in Union / Non-Union Team Building, Training / Development, On-Site / Off-Site Contractor Management, and Regulatory Compliance (e.g. MSHA, Queensland Mines Inspectorate, NIOSH), among other areas.

To complement my background, please note that I attained a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (3.98 GPA) from Virginia Tech University. As aforementioned, I am a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of New Mexico and the State of Colorado, and a Coal Miner Examiner and Foreman in the State of New Mexico.

Currently, as an Operations Superintendent at Moranbah North Mine for Anglo American, I expertly lead forward-thinking mine operations, including developing a new Operational Standard for the Longwall Department while focusing on implementing bi-directional cutting for longwall and liaising among crews and automation engineers to collectively increase the utilization of shearer automation. Within this role, I also successfully coordinate efforts with Mines Inspectorate and company leadership on various matters to achieve objectives.

A sampling of my achievements with my employer include:

  Successfully reducing overall panel advance times from 27 hours to 10.5 hours across a six-week rolling average.

  Implementing 12ED25 and new shuttle cars for a Grosvenor project, reducing belt move times from 30 hours to 11 hours, attaining 18,248 meters in 2013 and 16,946 meters in 2014, and reducing total cost per meter by 20%.

  Achieving recognition for the Moranbah North Mine by attaining Australia Mine of the Year in 2013 and 2015.

  Driving changes to cutting sequence and profiles to increase automation usage and operator acceptance, and leading improvements to site personnel dust monitoring regime via the introduction of PDM3700 personal dust monitors the first in Australia.

[ Suggestion! Address Here Any Skills / Qualifications / Achievements Relevant to the Job Posting ]. As this is just an example of my abilities, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your careful consideration.

Sincerely,

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