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Clackamas, Oregon, Us

Clackamas, Oregon, Us

Developement and sales of 3D printed products

Spartanburg, Sc, Us

• Plan, coordinate and manage all aggregate sales, support and technical service activities in the Pacific Northwest, Western Canada, and Alaska• Analyze customers’ applications to determine their needs and recommend products• Collect and interpret design and applications information with engineering for product selection and to design custom solutions for customers’ challenging applications• Provide after sales support to ensure product performance and customer satisfaction• Interpret engineering drawings and data to recommend improvements to existing systems

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

• Lead and manage all production activities in flagship crushed limestone operation that produces in excess of 2 million tons annually while operating on a day shift with 12 employees and a night shift with 4 employees• Prioritize production, maintenance and repairs of crushing, conveying, screening and mobile equipment, including CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, and Volvo• Troubleshoot mechanical failures of equipment and determine the best course of action to minimize downtime and expenses• Analyze plant productivity to improve efficiency of production and maintenance activities• Accomplish demanding production requirements with dated and undersized plant• Plan and schedule daily activities of 12 hourly employees adapting to changing conditions throughout the day to maximize productivity• Record in-depth list of maintenance requirements for night shift crew• Provide input on planning of new plant design to improve day-to-day operations• Solicit quotes for parts, supplies, and repairs from various vendors to reduce costs• Ensure production of quality products that meet Tennessee DOT and RGI standards• Actively promote a safe work environment and identify ways to improve workplace safety• Train and develop employees based on individual goals and experience• Conduct daily safety meetings and encourage employees to contribute their own ideas• Ensure adherence to all applicable state, federal, and company regulations• Conduct incident investigations of near misses and property damage to find the root cause

Raleigh, Nc, Us

• Lead and manage all production and maintenance activities in a crushed granite operation that produced 875 thousand tons in 2015 while operating on a single-shift• Prioritize and delegate production, maintenance and repairs of applicable crushing, conveying, screening and mobile equipment, including CAT, Komatsu, Euclid, and Hitachi• Plan and schedule daily activities of 17 hourly workers and 2 contractors adapting to changing conditions throughout the day to ensure efficient use of company resources• Ensure production of quality products that meet Georgia DOT and MM standards• Investigate the causes of equipment failure to determine the proper course of action for repairs • Determine and order necessary parts to return equipment to operation timely and cost effectively• Oversee and schedule preventative maintenance services of plant and mobile equipment• Analyze wear components on plant and mobile equipment to determine replacement intervals• Maintain a monthly financial budget by planning and balancing different cost avenues • Analyze plant productivity to improve efficiency of production and maintenance operations• Promote employee ownership of safety, production, and quality through open communication with employees and solicitation of their input• Train and develop employees based on goals established during performance evaluations • Ensure adherence to all applicable state, federal, and company regulations

Raleigh, Nc, Us

• Assist plant manager and foreman with utilization of personnel, supervision of daily activities, resolution of maintenance and safety concerns, and development of the pit • Lead planning and implementing of Safety Leadership Team inspection recommendations• Train with managers to perform administrative flow and scale procedures including financial forecasting, quarry financials and production, work orders, and JDE • Perform QC tests to ensure products supplied adhere to GDOT and MM quality standards• Support maintenance personnel on upkeep of the plant and mobile equipment• Assist with crusher maintenance and attend Salisbury Shop for crusher school• Train with experienced operators on the proper operation of all plant and mobile equipment• Participate in investigation and root cause analysis of incidents• Contribute to investigation of employee misconduct and discipline• Assist new employees with MSHA training and task train employees on mobile equipment

New Canaan, Ct, Us

Worked extensively with mine superintendent and supervisors to learn mine operations, including personnel management, production management, logistics and mine planning. Some responsibilities included:• Surveyed blasts, mine roads, stockpiles and dumps with Trimble GPS, then utilized MineSight to create maps• Assisted the blaster in blast pattern design, layout and loading of blastholes• Administrative projects such as contacting contractors and financial analyses• Handled purchase requisitions and work orders for mine operations• Collected ore samples from stockpiles and belt conveyors for quality control

New Canaan, Ct, Us

Worked with mine and processing plant supervisors to learn mine and plant operations. Some basic responsibilities included:• Collected and analyzed product samples in the processing plant for quality control• Analyzed data comparing run-of-mine ore quality to final product quality• Worked with union operators to learn individual jobs and operation of heavy machinery