Mill operator/relief shift supervisor

ERIK WATSON

**** ** **** ***. **** Phone: 360-***-****

Battle Ground, WA 98604

e-mail: *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To find steady employment leading to a career at a team-

oriented company. To work close to home on a daily bases.

EDUCATION High School Diploma 2000

Juneau, AK

Current on 30 CFR MSHA Underground and MSHA Surface Mine Safety and yearly refresher.

WORK

EXPERIENCE: Greens Creek Mining Company 2003-Present

Juneau, AK

Ore Pad Equipment Operator: Operated heavy equipment, such as a Cat 980, 972, and 966 front end loaders; Cat D8 and D7

bulldozers; and a Teledyne rock breaker. Ensured a steady feed of

100+ T.P.H. to the mill was maintained. Blended ore to maintain a

steady grade. Constructed berms and maintained the haul truck

ramp to meet MSHA requirements.

Grinding Circuit Operator: Operated the grinding circuit sag mill, bal mill, and gravity circuit. Maintained a consistent feed

density to the float circuit. Maintained feed conveyor, apron

feeder, shaker screens, and cyclones. Interfaced with operations

and maintenance personnel on pump rebuilding, as well as sag and

ball mill liner and lifter jobs.

Filter Operator and Reagent Mixer: Operated and maintained

dewatering filter presses to ensure production and maintenance

were met as defined in job specifications. Mixed reagents in a safe

manner and kept reagent bay cleaned and stocked for next shift.

Flotation Operator: Operated flotation circuit to extract precious metals from our complex ore body using various chemicals and reagents.

Mill relief shift supervisor: Insured the mill operated at a consistent feed, coordinating repairs, contributes to and participates in activities targeting safety, productivity and maintenance up time. Adjusting work schedules to meet and maintain time and maintenance records, trouble shooting, and examine work area to make sure work area inspections are met. Operated 800 and 400gpm water treatment plants for continuous water for the milling dept.

ERIK WATSON

(cont’d)

TransAlta Centralia Mining, LLC. Mar 2006 – Jun 2006*

Centralia, WA

Equipment Operator: Drove a 685 HaulPak, 200-ton haul

truck at the company’s open-pit coal mine.

*Laid off as part of company-wide reduction in force.

Aero Services 2002 - 2003

Juneau, AK

Mail Thrower & Part-Time Fueler: Loaded and off-loaded mail from aircraft. Operated an eight-ton mail truck, making runs between the post office and airport. Loaded mail into containers and loaded the containers into aircraft. Performed fueling of multiple aircraft and maintained fuel trucks. Used weight and balance tables to ensure aircraft were within weight limitations for safe take-off. .

Haines Airways 2001 - 2002

Juneau, AK

Ramp Service Agent: Loaded and unloaded Cessna aircraft with

luggage and personal gear. Assisted with aircraft fueling before

each flight. Helped pilot move aircraft in and out of hangars and

conduct preflight inspections. Operated the company’s shuttle

bus; picked up passengers, mail, and in-flight service items for

outgoing flights. Served as counter service agent at main ticket counter assisting passengers with ticket purchasing and luggage

check-in.

Glacier Pressure Washing 2000 – 2003

Juneau, AK

Owner - Operator: Pressure-washed multiple buildings, houses,

decks, fences, driveways, etc. Operated and maintained a 3,000

psi pressure washer, company vehicle, and other mobile

equipment. Maintained good verbal communication with

customers by providing regular updates on job progress.

Made appointments, provided estimates for billing purposes, and completed invoices. Scheduled work around other

employment.

ERIK WATSON

(cont’d)

INTERESTS: Outdoor activities, mechanic, machine and motor repair

REFERENCES: Greg Powell 907-***-**** Mill Shift Supervisor

Dan Husintruit 907-***-**** Mill Shift Supervisor

Shane Turner 360-***-**** Contractor

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