Mark Ferrell
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
Cell: 317-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
Quarry/Mine Dragline Supervisor- 20+ years of operations and equipment experience; Expertise to maximize productivity; MSHA regulations; Mining strategy & logistics; Strip and Underwater mining; Preventative Maintenance; Parts management and acquisition at competitive costs within budget; Pro-Active (RCM) Reliability Centered Maintenance; Mechanical expertise to instruct repairs/installations.
EXPERIENCE
2005- 2010 Kopetsky’s Hauling, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
Quarry and Dragline Pit Manager – Monitor long-range mine plans and preparation of dragline and plant setup; Coordinate stockpiling and hauling of material; Operate all equipment used at mine; Schedule preventative and repair maintenance; Fabricate and redesign equipment as needed; Weld hammers on crusher’s, Responsible for accurate and timely record keeping; Maintained MSHA Compliance; Minimized major repairs with RCM pro-active Maintenance.
2001-2005 K’s Construction, New Holland, Ohio
Operating Foreman – Managed completion of development projects; Operated various types of equipment; Created bar pits on site; Pushed and loaded pans; Instructed operators on approach to excavate and move material to grade on finish pads; Cut and formed ponds, lakes and drainage runoff.
1996-2001 Whitetail Excavating, Columbus, Ohio
Quarry/Mine Manager – Managed pit and production of material; Set up draglines; Supervised employees and trained dragline operators on three step cut set-up for mining underwater; Coordinated mine safety with MSHA inspectors; Established, developed and maintained good customer service relationships; Maintained records for MSHA compliance.
1990-1996 Agg Rok Materials, Columbus, Ohio
Dragline Operator – Operated dragline; Mined material from lake and pit; Loaded 50 ton off-road haul trucks with dragline; Maintained dragline and performed preventative maintenance; Modified drag buckets for maximum digging depth; Operated all mine equipment; Traveled throughout Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Ohio to inspect draglines for possible purchase.
1988-1990 Zimnox Coal Co, Brilliant, Ohio
Dragline Operator - Operated dragline, dozer, front end loader, grader in coal mining operation; Maintained records for MSHA compliance; Maintained and serviced equipment at mine site, Ordered parts for repairs needed; Welded and fabricated, Loaded coal trucks; Graded haul roads; Cut ditch lines for water drainage.
1985-1988 American Diversified Inc, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pit Manager/Dragline operator - Oversaw mining operation; Maintained records for MSHA compliance; Supervised employees; Scheduled work for mechanics to maintain and repair equipment; Set up accounts for parts and supplies, ordered as needed; Designed welding updates for dragline bucket modifications.
EDUCATION
Lakeland High School, Freeport, Ohio
ICS Diploma-Master Motorcycle Mechanic
Numerous Training Seminars on Equipment
U.S. Department of Labor, Annual Refresher Surface Mine Training
4-Year Apprenticeship
Served under a Baldwin-Lima Hamilton Corporation Engineer in Miami, FL
Current on First Aid & CPR
Current on MSHA annual refresher