Robert VanDerWall

**** ******* ** 760-***-****

Crete, IL 60417

acot3n@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a management position in the mining or construction materials industry. The optimum position would entail the opportunity to utilize my

experience of mine management and business attributes in order to create value for an organization.

Experience:

Regional Operations Manager – VCNA Prairie Inc (Bridgeview, I L) 09/10–

2/15

Mine and operations manager of 5 limestone, 1 cement, and 4 sand & gravel sites as well as various rail terminals, barge

terminals, CCDD landfills, and various recycle operations. Managed all mining, material processing, maintenance, safety,

and exploration activities. Responsible for mine plans, budgets, business plans, and capital expenditure projects. Leader of

business expansion ventures including Greenfield sites. Responsible for negotiations and justification of mining contracts,

royalty agreements, and labor contracts. Directed a union and non-union work-force team of 60 employees. Ave.

production volumes totaled 6M tpy.

*Developed and optimized new mining plans for all mine sites.

*Justified and implemented revised mine haul and loading fleets.

*Developed new company standards for mine production, KPI, and material processing reports.

*Directed and justified over $25M in new capital investments.

Mining & Construction Material Consultant 10/09-9/10

Mining Consultant for various mining, asphalt, and ready mix companies.

*Developed drilling & blasting plans, mine designs, permits, and reclamation plans for various construction

material companies. Mines served included cement, limestone, sand & gravel, granite, and clay.

*Provided research and professional opinions including current events, industry trends, and general descriptions

of the construction materials industry for various companies.

Plants Manager - Granite Construction Company ( Indio, CA) 05/03–10/09

Construction materials manager for the Southern CA Branch. The business included 5 aggregate locations (granite, clay,

and sand & gravel), 4 asphalt plants, 5 portable rubber asphalt plants, 1 ready mix plant, and various portable

aggregate/recycle plants and facilities. Managed all sales and operations. Responsible for full P/L, annual budgets, and

capital expenditure projects. Leader of business expansion ventures including Greenfield projects and permitting of

reserves. Responsible for negotiations and justification of mining contracts as well as royalty, material lease, sales, and

labor agreements. Directed a union work-force team of up to 70 employees as well as 8 direct professional reports. Ave.

production & sales volume totaled 5M tpy.

* Developed marketing plans for all aggregate and asphalt locations.

* Managed and justified over $30M of capital expenditure projects.

*Served the organization through leadership of many company-wide task force teams including the Plants Safety

Team (co-Chair), Plant Engineer Training & Recruitment, and the Plants Manager Focus Group.

Division Engineer - Martin Marietta Materials (San Antonio, TX) 10/99–05/03

Established and managed the Engineering Dpt. for the SW Division for the Company. Responsible for plant production

and process improvements, mine expansion projects, and capital expenditure projects. Managed the design, justification,

and construction of new aggregate processing plants, material handling systems, and general mine infrastructure. Mines

served included limestone, granite, and sand & gravel.

*Developed financial models to justify, prioritize, and present capital expenditure projects and alternatives.

*Successfully managed the design, installation, and start-up of a major mine expansion project, a primary &

secondary aggregate processing plant, and a new ready-mix operation.

*Served as the Team Leader for the Safe Conditions Task Force Team.

* Managed and justified over $40M of capital expenditure investments.

Project Manager-TGS Econorail ( Ho us to n, T X ) 06/97-10/99

Project Manager of complete bulk material handling projects including sales, design, procurement, and field construction.

Managed a customer base for component upgrades, spare parts, and process improvements. Developed bid quotations,

cost estimates, project budgets, and schedules. Managed up to 4 direct reports. Industries served included mining (coal,

metal, & aggregates) and petroleum.

Operations Assistant - Vulcan Materials ( Lombard, I L) 05/94-06/97

Served operations and mines with the selection of mining equipment and methods, plant improvements, and drilling &

blasting activities. Operations included sand &gravel mines, limestone quarries, and a lime plant. Project Manager for

various capital projects as well as plant upgrades. Managed aggregate plant production as Interim Plant Superintendent.

Other responsibilities included year-end inventories, safety audits, environmental audits/inspections, mine plans,

management of exploration drilling, and development of geologic maps.

Education:

*Professional Engineer in Mining Engineering - State of TX

*University of Texas @ San Antonio - MBA 03’

*University of Missouri @ Rolla - B.S. Mining Engineering 94’

Professional Societies/Skills:

*Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) - member

*Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers - member

*Indiana Mineral Aggregate Association - member

*NSSGA - member

*Surveying experience - GPS, Topcon, and total station

*Various MSHA safety certifications, including Part 46 and 48b

*Various environmental certifications

*Computer Skills - QCIS, Aggflow, AutoCAD, Civil/Earthworks, SAP, CAT Fleet Performance, and Microsoft programs

including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

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