Tommy Garcia
Grand Junction
Summary
Accomplished Underground Miner with 28 years of experience. Recognized for enhancing productivity through effective machinery operation and strong teamwork. Skilled in safety compliance and ventilation management, consistently meeting production targets while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation among crew members. I am very self motivated, and willing to train new employees to a standard above average expectations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Coal Miner
Phoenix Mining at West Elk Mine
03.2024 - Current
- Increased overall mine productivity through the efficient operation of machines during coal extraction processes.
- Pillar mining
- Strengthened teamwork among crew members through effective communication and collaboration during mining tasks.
- Regular participation in safety meetings and training sessions with fellow miners.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations, maintaining accurate records and reporting
- Coal production, operated miner, double boom fletcher roof bolter, shuttle car, scoop, worked on longwall, mid face man, belt moves, power moves, head gate man
Underground Coal Miner
Phoenix Mining at Twenty Mile Mine
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported training initiatives for new hires, sharing industry knowledge and best practices to promote a skilled workforce.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in various roles within the mine.
- Developed innovative solutions for overcoming challenges presented during mining activities.
Miner
Genesis Alkali
01.2017 - 07.2023
- Consistently met production targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Changed rollers, did splices, head and tail pulleys, muck on belt line, operated bore miner, roof bolter and shuttle car operator.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues before they escalated into larger problems while maintaining a safe working environment.
Underground Coal Miner
Oxbow Mining, LLC
01.2000 - 04.2013
- Coal production, operated miner, double boom fletcher roof bolter, shuttle car, scoop, worked on longwall, mid face man, belt moves, power moves, head gate man
- Ramcars, loaded faces
- Strengthened teamwork among crew members through effective communication and collaboration during mining tasks.
Education
GED -
Montrose High School
Montrose, COWelding/Flagging/Rigging Certifications - Vocational
Technical College of The Rockies
Delta, COSkills
- Heavy lifting
- Safety processes and procedures
- Safety compliance
- Underground navigation
- Longwall mining
- Roof bolting
- Heavy machinery operation
- MSHA requirements
- Continuous miner operation
- Development, downshift & outbuy knowledge
- Ventilation management
- Drilling operations
Timeline
Underground Coal Miner
Phoenix Mining at West Elk Mine
03.2024 - Current
Underground Coal Miner
Phoenix Mining at Twenty Mile Mine
07.2023 - 03.2024
Miner
Genesis Alkali
01.2017 - 07.2023
Underground Coal Miner
Oxbow Mining, LLC
01.2000 - 04.2013
GED -
Montrose High School
Welding/Flagging/Rigging Certifications - Vocational
Technical College of The Rockies
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