Preston Bales
Bloomfield,MO
Summary
Dedicated driller with extensive experience in jumbo drilling, heavy equipment operation, plant maintenance, and construction. Proficient in safety regulations and leading teams effectively. Skilled in heavy equipment repairs, maintenance, GPS utilization, and underground mining operations. Committed to achieving long-term objectives and optimizing processes. Proven track record as a reliable machine operator in high-speed production settings. Seeking new opportunities to support family.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drilling Jumbo Operator
Ocean Gold
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
Underground Miner
Nevada Gold Mines
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
- Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
- Visually inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed methane gas checks.
- Service equipment to promote safe and proper functioning.
- Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
- Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
- Read and interpreted technical documents and effectively adhered to written instructions to maintain quality standards.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
- Drove supply vehicles for forward operations involving blasting.
- Used loading machine to transfer rocks and coal onto vehicles for removal.
- Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks.
Diller
Diller—Explosive Contractors Inc, Bodie
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Reason for leaving-Seek out better employment
- While working for ECI I was a Diller and helped lay explosives with the blasting crew
Education
High School Diploma -
Ellington High School
Ellington, MO05.2011
Skills
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Jumbo, Bolters and Haul Trucks
- Explosives Handling
- Production Goals
- Safe Work Practices
- Site Layout
- Time Management
- Inspection and Observation
- Backhoe
- Loader
- Excavator
- Drill Operations
- Welder
- Task Assignment
- OSHA and MSHA Environmental Regulations
- Underground Mining Equipment
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- ATF
Mine rescue since 2023
Co-Captain
Timeline
Drilling Jumbo Operator
Ocean Gold
05.2023 - Current
Underground Miner
Nevada Gold Mines
12.2019 - 05.2023
Diller
Diller—Explosive Contractors Inc, Bodie
01.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Ellington High School
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