John R. Curran
Kuna, ID
Home 208-***-****
Cell 208-***-****
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Over thirty-eight years experience in mine and mill operations, ten years as Front
Line Supervisor and eighteen years as Relief Supervisor. Experience in all
aspects of mill work including ore haulage, crushing, flotation, leach plant, and
tailings. Worked three years underground on re-mine crew and ten years with
electric ore haulage. Have worked around chemicals including cyanide,
hydrochloric acid, caustic and nokes. Did limited amount of maintenance on
pumps, pipes, and other machinery to keep plant running smoothly. Some
exposure to lab work including running porta-spec and AA machines. I have a lot
of experience running a variety of control room operations. Operated all mobile
equipment, loaders and forklift.
WORK HISTORY
July 2010 - October 2010
Morning Star Mining
Eagle, ID
Mill Manager
January 2010 - May 2010
Diamond Creek Mill
Murphy, ID
Mill Manager
January 1993 - September 2009
Barrick Goldstrike
Elko, NV 89801
Crusher, Mill, Autoclave Operator, Relief Supervisor
JOSEPH HOLMES SAFETY AWARD 30 years 2006
February 1988 - January 1993
Cyprus Mineral Company (Surface Molybdenum Mine) Challis, ID
Relief Supervisor, Operator Technician V
July 1976 - November 1987
AMAX, Inc. - Henderson Mill
Empire, CO
Front Line Supervisor, Mill Operator
March 1973 - July 1976
Dravo Corporation
Parshall, CO
Motor-Man/Brake-Man (diesel locomotive)
MILITARY
June 1970 - March 1973
United States Army
Two and one-half years on United States Rifle Team
Honor graduate from Airborne School
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Certified MSHA Instructor 2004
Supervisor Management Seminar, Cyprus 1989
Emergency Rescue Team Training, Cyprus 1989
Industrial Management Seminar, AMAX 1979
Mine Rescue/Emergency Response, AMAX 1977
West Grand High School, Kremmling, CO 1968
PERSONAL
Marital Status: Married, 2 grown children
Health: Excellent
Safety Record: Excellent
REFERENCES
References available upon request.