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Surface Mining & Heavy Equipment Production

Create and compile budget and cost estimation reports for current and projected operations.Organize and manage the location, evaluation and acquisition of properties and resources necessary for the efficient operation of mines and facilities.Direct and facilitate the computer modeling and evaluation of coal reserves.Assure coal quality control with respect to production and cost projections.

Management, Direction, and Supervision of all personnel, equipment, and facilities of the Solar Sources Mining LLC surface mining operations.Including:Labor relationsOperational safety complianceEquipment and material procurementBudgeting and cost controlReclamation and regulatory activitiesContract negotiation for sales, transportation, equipment and resourcesPricing strategies, development and operational logisticsSupervision of construction and personnel at coal preparation plant and railroad loadout

Supervise and prioritize the Engineering and Exploration Department's responsibilities concerning personnel, mining and construction activities. Responsible for subsurface investigations with foundation recommendations, facility layout and site preparation.Effectively cost evaluate coal and construction contracts and new reserves.Coordinate and manage all new development and construction projects from design through completion.Organize and manage the location, evaluation and acquisition of all properties and resources necessary for the efficient operation of the company.Create and compile budget and cost estimation reports for all current and projected operations.Responsible for coal quality control with respect to production and and cost projections.

Implemented and managed the development and exploration drilling programs including budgets, supervision and scheduling of drilling personnel. Assembled and integrated drilling data to construct geologic reports for mine planning and marketing.Completed all geologic, hydrologic, and geographic activities required for environmental permit applications and regulatory compliance.Computer modeling and evaluation of coal reserves.