Martin Tolbert
P.O. Box ******, ELY, NV ***** 775-***-****
acebb8@r.postjobfree.com
Career Summary
Over 20 years of mining and construction experience. With over ten
years as a supervisor or manager. Including commissioning and startup
of several facilities, some of which were from ground breaking to
production. Experienced in mill maintenance, crusher maintenance, and
operations. Skilled at analyzing, troubleshooting, planning,
scheduling, and inventory control. Proficient in Windows and
Microsoft applications, plus various tasks using a computer to
maintaining equipment in the field. Specialized in vibration
analysis, laser alignment, predictive maintenance equipment, and
techniques. Known for safety, dedication, precision, a self-starter,
a team player/builder, and recognized on several occasions by company
officials for outstanding performance and leadership.
Professional Experience
Robinson Nevada Mining Company 2012 to 2013
Ruth, Nevada
Process Maintenance Superintendent
Responsible for all Process Maintenance Activities
. Conduct Weekly plant Safety Audits.
. Employee Evaluations.
. Training of Safety and Maintenance practices
. Responsible for creating and following Budget.
. Project design and Implementation.
. Planning and scheduling.
. Contractor liaison.
Robinson Nevada Mining Company
2011 to 2012
Ruth, Nevada
Shovel and Drill Mechanic
Responsible for maintenance of Shovels and Drills
. Mechanical repairs
. Welding repairs
. Reading Hydraulic schematics
. Special Project manager for major rebuilds
. Preventive maintenance
Scorpio Gold / Mineral Ridge Gold LLC.
2010 to 2010
Silver Peak, Nevada
Maintenance Manager
Responsible for all maintenance and construction activities.
. Planning and scheduling
. Employee evaluations
. Training of maintenance practices
. Contractor Liaison
. Purchasing and budgets
. Project design and implementation
. Read and understand engineered drawings
. Record keeping
West Weld
2009 to 2010
Elko, Nevada
Field Welder
Responsible for field welding activities and shop
fabrication.
. Operate and maintain field service truck
. Plan and quote jobs
. Design and fabricate new products
. Repair worn or damaged equipment
. Mill maintenance as requested
DEA Inc.
2006 to 2009
Elko, Nevada
Shop Supervisor
Responsible for the daily activities and safety for the
welding, machining, and electrical departments.
. Planning and scheduling
. Proof read all drawings
. Communicate all drawings to shop floor
. Record keeping.
. Purchasing and budgets
. Training.
. Customer service
. Quality Control
. Maintain all shop and field equipment.
. Inventory control.
QUADRA MINING LTD. Robinson Nevada Mining Co. 2004 to 2006
Ely, Nevada
Process Maintenance Supervisor
Responsible for the daily activities and safety of twenty six
person maintenance
Team.
o Planning and scheduling
o Training
o Inventory control
o Maintaining a balanced budget
o Utilization and training in the use of PDM technologies and
equipment.
o Design and implement new ideas and technologies to improve
Throughput
And recovery.
DEA Incorporated 2003 to
June 2004
Elko, Nevada
Level II NDT Technician/ Certified Welder
Responsible for collecting and analyzing data, and promoting
precision
Welding practices the following technologies:
o Ultrasonic Testing
o Dye Penentrant
o Thickness Testing
o D1-11 Welding certification
o Machinist
Barrick Goldstrike Mining 2000 to August 2003
Elko, Nevada
Level II Vibration Analysis
Responsible for collecting and analyzing data, and promoting
precision
Maintenance practices at the roaster plant using the following
technologies:
o Vibration analysis
o Thermograph imaging
o Thickness testing
o Oil analysis
o Spot IR
o Laser alignment
o Trainer for various maintenance practices
o Balancing
Barrick Goldstrike Mining
Elko, Nevada 1999 to
2000
Maintenance Technician
Responsible for daily maintenance including rebuilding and repairing
process equipment at roaster plant utilizing the following practices:
o MP-5 (CMMS)
o Welding and fabrication
o Equipment rebuilds
o Precision maintenance practices
o Spot IR
o Laser alignment
o Trainer for various maintenance practices
BHP Copper, Robinson Operation 1996
to 2000
Ruth, Nevada
Mill Maintenance Supervisor
o Managed maintenance crew as front line supervisor. Built a team-
based environment, participated in all major maintenance jobs,
and coordinated maintenance and operations to achieve unified
goals. Intimately involved in scheduling and planning
activities.
o Designed and constructed device to replace a drag chain, which
resulted in savings of over $300,000 annually. A U.S. patent
was granted.
o Replaced slurry pumps, which resulted in savings over $170,000
annually.
o Reduced costs of final product by approximately $1.4 million
annually.
BHP Copper, Robinson Operation
1995
Ruth, Nevada
Mill Maintenance Technician/Lead man
o Performed routine maintenance duties on mill equipment.
Performed major mechanical rebuilds, welding, all mobile and
heavy equipment operations, mill operations, and supported
maintenance and operations departments.
o Worked on sag mill reline project, which resulted in setting a
new record by 26 hours.
o Worked on filter discharge system to extend the life from six
weeks to one year.
o Worked on feed system to increase pump life from three weeks to
fifteen weeks before rebuild was necessary.
Alta Gold Company
1992 to 1995
Ely, Nevada
Crusher Maintenance/Front Line Supervisor
o Maintained jaw, cone crusher, and all conveyor systems. Managed
maintenance and operation crew as front line supervisor.
Trained new employees on policy and procedures and ensured a
safe work environment.
o Decreased crusher relines downtime by 50%.
o Increased crusher production by 25%.
Western States Minerals
1992
Ely, Nevada
Maintenance Welder
o Maintained and repaired all mining and process equipment.
Performed equipment preventative maintenance checks.
o Constructed and improved equipment.
o Utilized scrap iron pile to save the company the costs of
purchasing new metal.
o Assisted in the increase of equipment availability from 70% to
90% in a three-month time period.
Alta Gold Company
1985 to 1992
Ely, Nevada
Mill Maintenance Technician
o Maintained mills and pumping system, jaw and cone crusher, and
gold process system. Skilled at heavy equipment welding.
o Decreased costs by fabricating and building equipment.
o Constructed process equipment on site.
Education
o White Pine High School
1983
Ely, Nevada
Training
o Vibration Analysis II, March 2002
o Vibration Analysis I, October 2001
o Svedala Gyratory and Cone Crusher, October 2000
o Pre-Supervisory Assessment Program, June 1998
o Gould Dial Indicator Alignment, August 1998
o MARC Training, April 1998
o Ludeca Laser Alignment, October 1997
o NOSA Accident and Safety Training, September 1996
o DDI Team Building, October 1995
o Update International "Introduction to Vibration and
Maintenance Practices"
o Chevron and Conoco lubrication seminars
o SKF bearing installation procedures
o CMMS - A/S400 Marcam Maintenance Management System
o CMMS - MP5 Maintenance Management System
References
References available upon request.