Larry Calhoun
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Graduated Buckeye West H.S. 1978.
Work history:
****-**** ***** ****-****** Franklin Hi-wall mine;
general inside laborer.
1983-1990 Ensurco Assoc.
Responsible for all aspects of core drilling operations which include site prep,overburden analysis
of coal seam,maintence of all equipment.
I supervised reclamation projects including soil prep, seeding,fertilizing,maintence of equipment &
transportation of equipment.
1991-2005
Bailey Coal mine.Consol Energy
Started as general laborer then moved to section work ran buggy- ram car- loader -bolted-miner
operator. I then went to longwall mining where I did
everything involved with longwall mining,pulling shields running stageloader,shear
operator,powermoves etc. I then was promoted to an outside job taking care of the slope and silo
belts. I then went back underground due for a need of an equipment mover-motorman.
2005-2006 James C Dawes Co.
I was in charge of the operation of an oxygen fill plant.Duties included filling of medical and
commercial oxygen cylinders. Loading and unloading of delivery trucks,taking customer
orders,maintenence of facility and trucks.
2006-2007 Ohio American Energy
Rebuilding old drilling rigs,training employees on core drilling operations. Assisted on construction
of newly built remote control hi- wall miner.
2007-2008 Self employed contracting dozer, backhoe,landscaping,outdoor
construction,welding,concrete work etc. .
2008-2012 C&J Welding & Const.
Underground foreman in charge of 6 to 12 employees responsible for the maintenance and
upkeep of over 2 mile of beltline at the Bailey Mine including an 8 ton bunker with 17 feeders
which transfered millions of tons coal annually. Maintained 4 belt drives & transfer points with an
84 inch wide belt..Also required to maintain water systems entering the mine as well as discharge
lines.The safety of my employees plus several other responsibilities to numerous to list.
2012-2012 Frontier Kemper Const.
Operator- crew leader Mining slope for Murray Energy. Duties included operating diesel powered
payloader,drilling face area,loading and shooting of face, removing of gob,bolting,
guniting,installing steel roof support,pouring concrete,installing track,etc.
Present: Knox Construction
Replacing roofs,damaged structures, drainage control chimney repair etc.
Currently seeking employment in the coal industry. I have Pa. asst. mine foreman papers and
willing to relocate.I would appreciate your consideration for employment
with your company.
Thank you:
Larry Calhoun