James Vanhoozer
North Tazewell,VA
Summary
Adept at enhancing mining efficiency and environmental compliance, I leveraged my quick learning ability and strong work ethic at Frontier-Kemper Constructor to surpass production targets and maintain a stellar safety record. Skilled in heavy machinery operation and fostering team collaboration, I consistently drive improvements in challenging conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hard Rock Miner
Frontier Kemper Constructor
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with team members on complex projects, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality results.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues before they escalated into larger problems while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
- Adhered to company policies and regulations, maintaining a strong safety record throughout the course of employment.
- Performed regular equipment checks to ensure optimal functionality, prolonging its lifespan as well as reducing maintenance costs.
- Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
- Trained new employees on mining procedures, safety guidelines, and equipment usage for seamless integration into the team.
- Operated heavy machinery with precision, minimizing risks and maximizing output in challenging conditions.
- Improved mining efficiency by implementing innovative extraction techniques and processes.
- Optimized drilling operations for increased productivity and reduced equipment downtime.
- Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks.
- Serviced earth moving systems to promote safe and proper functioning.
- Worked in mines up to two thousand feet underground and mined over hundreds on tons of pounds of rock.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed numerous methane gas checks.
- Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress, and safety conditions.
- Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Stayed alert to hand signals, markings and grade stakes while operating machinery to prevent incidents.
- Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
- Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
- Checked machinery for safety, protecting personnel, and equipment from harm.
- Cleaned off build-up or excess materials blocking pathways and machinery operation.
- Drove supply vehicles for forward operations involving blasting.
- Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
- Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
- Operated hydraulic or electric shovels to pick up loose rock.
- Used loading machine to transfer rocks and coal onto vehicles for removal.
- Replaced worn or broken cutting tools on machinery.
- Onboarded new employees by instructing in use of equipment, as well as company policies and procedures, to enhance performance.
- Operated shaft jumbo driller, jack leg and sinking hammer driller.
- Track drill operator; running low track, scoop and pinner/bolter.
Environmental Technician
EnviroCheck of VA
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Worked with site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
- Performed emergency response activities, tank cleaning and equipment decontamination.
- Determined chemical composition and nature of land pollutants by analyzing and collecting soil.
- Prepared summaries and charts by testing and gathering samples and summarizing findings.
- Collected water samples from semi-processed and raw water.
- Prepared samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
- Inspected sanitary conditions at public facilities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tazewell High School
Tazewell, VA06-2016
Skills
- Quick learner
- Mining operations
- Underground navigation
- Drilling operations
- Mine safety protocols
- Site assessment
- Blasting techniques
- Heavy lifting
- Ventilation management
- Heavy machinery operation
- Pipefitting
- Explosives handling
- Vertical shaft installation
- Belt maintenance
- Strong work ethic
- Forklift operation
- Drill operation
Timeline
Hard Rock Miner
Frontier Kemper Constructor
07.2023 - Current
Environmental Technician
EnviroCheck of VA
08.2016 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Tazewell High School
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