Kenneth Bill Shuster

adxckc@r.postjobfree.com • 907-***-****

linkedin.com/in/ken-shuster-chst • San Antonio, TX

Summary

Safety conscious and results-driven professional with 15+ years of experience with a proven ability to supervise personnel in hazardous work environments. Development and execution of various safety programs build around the Civil projects and Underground mining. The use of CSL and TRACK have given a value-based approach to each team members safety that challenges existing beliefs and attitudes. Which empowers every employee to be a safety leader.

Adept at executing safety rules, training personnel on safety matters and beliefs, inspecting work environments, identifying hazards, and built improved workers comp initiatives. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of OSHA, MSHA, and NIMS compliance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with recognized ability to lead, motivate, and empower colleagues at all levels.

Areas of Expertise

Project Planning & Scheduling

OSHA / MSHA Compliance

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Workers' Comp Administration

Cost Containment & Reduction

Performance Optimization

Maintenance Management

Team Building & Leadership

Issues & Problem Resolution

Professional Experience

Cementation U.S.,

Rio Tinto Copper Bingham Canyon UG Development Project, Utah 2021 - Present

Project Safety Manager

Accelerating project development activities by coordinating with operations and maintenance teams regarding their safety development requirements and improved team member safe practices. Reducing near-miss and reportable injuries. Execution of cost-effective maintenance training, with a risk management approach for all aspects of production mining and the projects infostructure development. Training and development of an inexperienced work force. Redevelopment of a progressive courageous safety leadership program.

●Spearhead and execution of an effective project Job Hazard Analysis program.

●Playing an integral role in hazard identification and critical risk management.

●Developer of Safe standard work practices for advance mining processes.

RHC / Winston Gold LLC, Winston, MT 2020– 2021

Safety Manager / Master Mechanic Asst.

Fostering and strengthened strong working relationships with clients and project personnel. The development of Job hazard analysis, Standard work procedures and projects Safety Health and Environmental Policies. Built and executed Site Safety Emergency Plans anlong with the development of a rescue team consortium involving Montana Techs mine rescue program. Execution of cost-effective maintenance, with a risk management approach for all aspects of fleet repair and the projects infostructure. KPI’s analysis with a keen focus on overall improvement in reliability and cost reduction for all maintenance, along with intergraded safety steps throughout the job process.

●Spearheading and execution of an effective project Job Hazard Analysis program.

●Playing an integral role in hazard identification and risk management.

Guy F. Atkinson Construction, San Antonio, TX 2019 – 2020

Project Safety Manager

Steered all aspects of safety management for workers and subcontractors in compliance with OSHA standards, working on the construction of approximately 10,500 lineal feet (LF) of 54-in steel water pipe, which approximately 8,200 LF of trenchless construction within 2 separate tunnels. Performed training needs assessment and designed safety program for new personnel to work effectively with tunnel and confined space rescue teams. Managed schedules and logistics in line with departmental/production requirements.

●Recognized for executing inspection program in compliance with design, regulations, and safety programs.

●Credited with successfully managing all OSHA related documents and inspections without citation.

Teck Alaska LLC, Kotzebue, AK 2015 – 2019

Planner / Project Coordinator / Safety Manager II

Ensured the execution of cost effective, risk management approach for completing all aspects of repair and development projects in a challenging logistic condition and within a strict budget. Conducted KPI’s analysis with a keen focus on overall improvement in reliability and cost reduction across the Caterpillar production fleet intergraded with Mine Star and Power Bi, along with intergraded safety steps throughout the job process.

●Served as a project coordinator for high hour rebuild program worth $105M per year.

●Led and accomplished each project on schedule and within budgetary constraints.

●Implemented inspection program in compliance with design, regulations, and safety programs.

Cementation U.S., Bingham Canyon, Utah 2012 – 2015

Mechanical Foreman/Mobile Maintenance

Held accountable for reconstructing the infrastructure and building development within a strict budget after a major disaster. Fostered and strengthened strong working relationships with vendors and logistics for supply chain success. Reviewed design and construction bids and performed cost analysis to ensure best value, while maintaining quality requirements. Accelerated project development activities by coordinating schedules of sub-contractors and suppliers.

●Spearheaded and executed an effective project Job Hazard Analysis program.

●Played an integral role as a hazard identification and risk management team mechanical lead.

SMM / Teck Pogo Gold Mine, Delta Junction, AK 2006 – 2012

Underground Mobile Maintenance

Oversaw the maintenance of mining machines, such as Caterpillar, Atlas Copco, Getman, and Tamrock to ensure smooth running of operations. Conducted daily repair and service of underground drills, bolters, powder trucks, and other insularly equipment, while rebuilding drifters, brake hubs, and final drives. Utilized JDE software for work orders and parts tracking.

●Evaluated and replaced major components of engines, transmissions, final drives, and up-boxes.

●Led and coached team members on MSHA to effectively and safely use mining products.

Additional Experience

Maintenance Relief Foreman Jarett Canyon SSX

Master Mechanic Raytheon Defense Cont.15th AWD

Education

Bachelor’s in BS(3.0 GPA)

University of Houston, TX

Professional Development/Certifications

OSHA 30, 510, 500, Cert# 25-000******

Lean Six-Sigma Management

CHST ISO/IEC 17024

MSHA Trainer /Underground /Mine Rescue/ Surface, Cert # MSHA M93705547

FEMA NIMS Incident Command Certification

ATF Clearance

CPR/First Aid/AED Certified

Technical Skills

UDA, Red Team, Box,

SIS, VIMs, JDE, SAP, CMMS,

M Pulse, Projects, Power Bi Azure

Tamrock BCI Training, Schematics, Hydraulics, and Electrical

Liebherr, Atlas Copco DML 45, Komatsu, Cummins, John Deere, Ford, RCS-5, WMD Total Station

Caterpillar LHDs, 992, 988, 777, 3600 Series, C32, AD40s, AD50s Power Train, Electrical, and Hydraulics Systems Repairs

Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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