https://tmmk.selectrakonline.com/Recruitment/Recruit.aspxhttps://tmmk.selectrakonline.com/Recruitment/Recruit.aspxResume of:
Thomas R. Ritchie
(205) 534-077 (Cell)
Pippa Passes KY 41844
**********@*****.***
Summary:
I have over 20 Years of Experience in Underground Coal Mining, Such as Roof Bolter Single & Double Head, Shuttle Car, Ram Car, MRS Continuous Miner, Bridges, Scoop, Low Track, and Mechanical Work & Section Foreman. I do have “Kentucky Mine Foreman Certification’s.” Been a foreman for the past 17 years, worked in the coal industry for past 20 years, due to coal business going down and laying off here in Eastern Kentucky, I have been looking and hoping to relocate. I’m a veteran Marine, Served in desert Storm war. Graduated from the United States Marine Corps, I’m in perfect shape, passed recent physical. I hope to hear from you soon.
Currently:
Most recently, I have been working as a Section Foreman at Blue Diamond Coal Company from May 2010 until November; there was no lapse of employment, Mine I was working at laid off, Due to the economy here in Eastern Kentucky. I am currently working as “Maintenance” for Knott County Nursing Home.
Skills:
I am Capable of Operating Several different types of Mining Equipment. Professionalism & Getting a job finished in a timely Manner & Leadership. I always strive to get the job done! Very knowledgeable with the coal industry, Have 20+ years’ experience with coal!
Employment History:
Blue Diamond Coal Company Aug 2010-Current Day
Underground Section Foreman
Supervise Belt Set ups, Power Moves, Maintenance and Section Moves.
International Coal Group Oct 2005-Aug 2010
Dayshift Section Foreman
Responsible for Section Operations & Coal Production
Diamond May Coal Company June 2001-Oct 2005
3rd Shift Section Foreman
Supervise Belt Set Ups, Power Moves, Maintenance and Section Moves.
Blue Diamond Coal Company May 1999-June 2001
3rd Shift Section ForemanSupervise Belt Set Ups, Power Moves, Maintenance and Section Moves.
Leeco Inc. June 1996-May 1999
2nd & 3rd Shift Foreman
Supervise Belt Set Ups, Power Moves, Maintenance and Section Moves. Was also responsible for Operations, Coal Productions, & Roof Bolter
Bledso Coal Company Aug 1995- June 1996
Roof Bolter, Bridge Carrier, & Scoop
Bolted Top, Operated Carrier & Scoop, As Carrier Operation I was also responsible for the servicing of Equipment. I was also a Miner Operator/Continues Miner.
Apollo Coal Company July 1994- Aug 1995
Roof Bolter, Scoop, Joy Cutting Machine, Operated Long Air Dox.
Bolted Top, Operated Scoop, Joy Cutting Machine & Long Air Dox.
United States Marine Core Nov 1989-Dec 1993
Combat Engineer
Worked with explosives, Bridges, & Construction Also Engineer Reconicenss.
Ritchie's Feed & Grain Aug 1982- Nov 1988
Stockman/Delivery Driver
Loaded Trucks, Delivered Supplies.
Licenses:
Kentucky Class D/Regular Operator
Kentucky Mine Foreman Card
Mining Emergency Tech.
Certified MSHA Dust Sampling Certified.
Languages:
English
References:
Mike Ritchie
Underground Mine Foreman
Slemp KY
Charles Williams
Underground Mining Superintendent
Lost Creek KY
Jason Anderson
Equipment Operator
Hazard KY
Jeremy Holbrook
Electrician
Hazard KY
Arville Campbell
Underground Mine Foreman
Coon Creek, KY