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EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
10-02 – present Sandvik Tamrock, Midas Operations, Midas, Nevada
Maintenance General Foreman
Report to Project Manager – Neil Miller (775) 635-6454
Supervise 24 personnel, including warehouse and planners. Oversee parts inventories,
PM scheduling, over all cost control. Actively involved in yearly budgeting. Set and
maintain high safety standards throughout our entire team.
08/01 – 10/02 Dynatec Mining Company, Midas Operations, Midas, Nevada
Maintenance General Foreman
Reported to General Manager – Mike Lalonde
Responsible for all aspects of the underground and surface equipment, mechanics and
welding shop and their safety. Schedule PMs; order parts; submit daily and weekly
reports; cost control. Oversaw contract labor and two very active shops, supervision of
approximately 30 personnel; safety inspections.
2/00 – 8/01 Thyssen Mining Company, Stillwater Mine, Nye, Montana
Lead Mechanic
Reported to Richard Lyon, Master Mechanic; (406) 227-5467
Duties included supervision of stope crews, equipment repair of JCI, EIMCO Tamrock
and Wagner, etc., welding and fabricating, service and repair.
99 – 2/00 J.S. Redpath Corporation, Getchell Project, Corp. office in Phoenix, Arizona
Lead Mechanic
Reported to Mike Williams, Master Mechanic (480) 984-9004
Duties included supervision of maintenance crew, prompt repair of all equipment
including 2 yd. through 9 yd. Loaders 30T Trs Jumbos, Jacklegs and all other equipment
including conveyances.
96 – 7/99 Hecla Mining Company, Rosebud, Winnemucca, Nevada
Maintenance Foreman – Lead Mechanic
Supervisor: Vic Christensen (775) 623-6912
Responsibilities included: duties of Foreman in his absence, overseeing safety and work
habits of maintenance crew, prompt repair of scheduled and non-scheduled equipment for
underground and surface, welding and fabrication.
90 – 6/96 Magma Copper Company (BHP), Superior Division, Superior, Arizona 85237
Lead Mechanic
Supervisor: Andy Lopez (520) 689-2444
Responsibilities included: Repair of LHD’s, diesel locomotives, Sanford Day ore cars,
underground pump system (Flight and Hazelton), mine conveyances, compressors,
chillers, hoist repair and inspection, rope cuts (hoist and overhead crane). Extensive
experience in electrical equipment, electric over hydraulic system, diesel engine repair
(cat 3306, 3304 and Deutz 4 through 10 cyl.) cylinder air cool engines, hydraulic pump
and motor rebuild (Sundstrand, Staffa), chain and direct drive tram unit. Set PM
schedules, prompt PM’s and record keeping. Welding and Fabrication.
88-3/90 Capitol Castings, Chandler, Arizona
Journeyman Mechanic
Supervisor: George Davis
Duties included maintenance and repair of overhead cranes, ball mills, 4000 degree heat
treat furnaces (installed and rebuilt), melt down furnaces, bricking and water jacket
repair, hydraulics, electric over hydraulic systems, electric over gas systems, pump
systems, toxic waste filter facilities, compressors and sand reclaim facilities.
86 – 3/88 Queen Valley Golf Association, Queen Valley, Arizona
Golf Course Superintendent
Supervisor: Board of Directors
Responsible for maintaining 18-hole golf course. Supervised maintenance staff of 18
employees, budget preparation and cost control. Reported to Board of Directors on
expenditures and accomplishments. Supervised maintenance and repair of equipment,
pump and irrigation installations, equipment operation, turf control, growth and fertilization programs.
85 – 6/86 Arizona Crushing Company, Mesa, Arizona
Wash Plant Construction Foreman
Supervisor: Ed Sayer
Responsible for maintenance and operations of all screening facilities. Insured proper
construction techniques for welders, mechanics and operators on new construction.
82 – 1/85 Tanner Company, Phoenix, Arizona
Crusher Foreman
Supervisor: Dan Bates
Responsible for proper maintenance and operations of large portable crusher and
screening installations. Met State and Federal codes for materials and work performed.
Supervised mechanics, welders and operators.
79 – 8/82 Magma Copper Company, Superior, Arizona
Lead Man – Heavy Duty Mechanic/Welder
Supervisor: Joe Patrick
Duties included proper maintenance and operations of heavy-duty diesel and pneumatic
equipment including pump systems repair and installation, drill repair – 83, 63, legs,
Jumbo, Copco, Joy and Secoma.
76 – 11/78 Capitol Castings, Chandler, Arizona
Journeyman Mechanic
Supervisor: George Davis
Duties included general plant maintenance, fabrication, welding and preventive
maintenance.
EDUCATION:
• Chandler High School, Chandler, Arizona
SPECIAL TRAINING/SEMINARS
• PMDP (Project Management Development Program) South Africa
• Numerous Management training seminars
• Budget and cost control
• DDI training
• Cat and Deutz diesel engine school Detroit
• Electrical and Hydraulics school
• Vulcanizing school;
• Mechanical/Welder apprenticeships completed
• Master Mechanic training
• DDEC Training
• Hazmat Certification
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