I was responsible for maintaining safe production in twenty-three stopes, utilizing three different mining techniques. Through this, myself and the other production engineers communicated daily between geologists, engineers, miners, supervisors, general foreman, and other departments to ensure monthly production targets were being safely achieved.In addition to maintaining daily production goals, I also designed profitable new stope schematics using Vulcan and AutoCAD MinePro Software.

At the Denver office, I produced a conceptual mine closure design and support report for an underground salt mine. I also utilized Colorado Rockfall Simulation Program (CRSP) and AutoCAD to determine required berm height for an operating mine using both single and double benching.In the field, I worked in both Nebraska and Utah, performing geotechnical logging at an underground niobium deposit (NE) and a surface iron deposit (UT). I helped validate the data obtained in the field to… Show more At the Denver office, I produced a conceptual mine closure design and support report for an underground salt mine. I also utilized Colorado Rockfall Simulation Program (CRSP) and AutoCAD to determine required berm height for an operating mine using both single and double benching.In the field, I worked in both Nebraska and Utah, performing geotechnical logging at an underground niobium deposit (NE) and a surface iron deposit (UT). I helped validate the data obtained in the field to implement into models. Show less

In my time working at EMI, I helped to prepare rock specimens, perform testing, and provide summarized data sheets on rock specimen tests for a variety of clients. These tests include Uniaxial Compression Strength, Indirect (Brazilian) Tensile Strength, Cerchar Abrasivity Index, and Punch Penetration.I also spearheaded the acquisition of a new surface grinder which included the research of viable machines, compiling Excel spreadsheets to analyze requisite specifications and purchase… Show more In my time working at EMI, I helped to prepare rock specimens, perform testing, and provide summarized data sheets on rock specimen tests for a variety of clients. These tests include Uniaxial Compression Strength, Indirect (Brazilian) Tensile Strength, Cerchar Abrasivity Index, and Punch Penetration.I also spearheaded the acquisition of a new surface grinder which included the research of viable machines, compiling Excel spreadsheets to analyze requisite specifications and purchase pricing, as well as regular communication and interaction with manufacturer and supplier representatives. Show less

Working for Kiewit Mining Group, my main duties included helping the survey and blasting crews at the Buckskin Mine near Gillette, WY. I assisted the office and field engineers to communicate mine progression by surveying the pit via GPS, and also surveyed hills in order to calculate the volume of push dirt available for use in the construction of a secondary access ramp. With the blasting crew, I assisted in the loading, stemming, and blast-hole sequencing.