SONNY TAYLOR
acuszo@r.postjobfree.com Mobile 606-***-****
GOAL Secure employment that will enable me to utilize my skill set
BUSINESS SKILL-SET EXPERTISE
•Precise and detailed oriented
•Mechanical aptitude
•Highly organized; able to complete tasks in a timely manner
•Willing and able to quickly learn new operating methods and procedures
•Strong communication and time management skills
•Ability to work independent as well as in a team
•Dedicated to team collaboration to increase production and positive results
•Analytic and problem solving abilities
•Efficient computer user with proficient knowledge of multiple applications
PROFESSIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES
TECO Premier Elkhorn Coal- Myra, Kentucky 2013 to 2016
Surface Mine Supervisor
•Supervised the daily operations of a surface mine
•Managed equipment operators in daily activities
•Collaborated with engineers and maintenance staff
•Took actions to avoid potential hazards
•Complied with all environmental health and safety policies
TECO Premier Elkhorn Coal- Myra, Kentucky 2010 to 2013
Equipment Operator
•Operated power construction equipment
•Loaded and moved dirt, rock and other materials to appropriate locations
•Worked with engineers and maintenance staff
•Performed equipment maintenance
•Took actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions
•Maneuvered equipment in successive passes over work area to remove topsoil, distribute earth and level terrain
•Monitored operations to ensure that health and safety standards were met
•Secured cargo for transport
•Advised supervisors of needed repairs
•Collaborated with others to determine potential problems
•Reported equipment defects
•Applied understanding of loading signals
•Complied with all environmental health and safety policies
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Xcell Energy- Paintsville, Kentucky 2005 to 2010
Equipment Operator
•Inspected and adjusted equipment during operations
•Coordinated equipment actions in response to crew instructions
•Operated equipment in a responsible, safe manner
•Completed safety checks of equipment
•Completed work orders and inspected work for quality
•Loaded and removed displaced earth, rock, and other materials from worksite
•Followed all safety procedures
•Advised management of problems or accidents
•Determined causes of operating errors
•Applied understanding of proper equipment operation
•Complied with all rules and regulations
•Maneuvered trucks for loading and unloading
•Coordinated delivery of materials to specified locations
2000 to 2005
Skyline Excavation
Operate a dozer
Done reclame work for aep coal on a surface mines
1996 to 2000
Knott county board of education
Done Maintenance air conduction, electric,plumbing and jaintor work for the schools
1993 to 1996
Vance construction
Labor done work for strip mines and work on equipiment
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Maintaining equipment used in production processes
Knowledge of various hand tools and power tools
Dozer/Scraper/Grader/Excavator operator
Rock Truck Driver
Backhoe operator
Routine preventive equipment maintenance
Cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, and gears
Replacing hydraulic hoses
Checking levels of various fluids and changing oil
Building maintenance using ohms meters,drills, routers,table saws,samders,stud finders,miter saw, grinders,wire strippers,pipe cutter,digital multimenter,voltage dectector.air conduction and heat maintenance ventilation maintenace
TECHNOLOGY CAPABITITIES
Windows 7 & 8 & 10
Microsoft Office suites including Word and Spreadsheets
Down loading and installation of operating systems, software, and applications
Installing computer files and programs
Detect, analyze, and diagnose problems and errors in computer operations
Computer repair
EDUCATION
Knott Co. Central High, Hindman, Kentucky
Diploma: 1990
2 years of Carpentry
CERTIFICATIONS
Kentucky Surface Miner Card: 1995
Surface Mine Foreman: 2006
MET: 2006