Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Timeline
Generic

CHRIS M. GONZALES

Red Rock

Summary

Dedicated mining professional focused on building long-term relationships within the industry. Recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion in both underground and surface mining operations. Proficient in safety compliance, equipment operation, and critical thinking, driving continuous improvement in complex mining environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

miner

Thyssen Mining
Lead
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Robinson Cavern 2016-2017 Development
  • FSCF Excavation Project 2020-2024
  • Operated heavy machinery for safe material extraction and transportation.
  • Assisted in drill and blast operations under supervisor guidance.

JUMBO OPERATION TRAINER

Nyrstar Mines
Tennessee
04.2016 - 04.2019
  • Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.

Bolter operator and trainer

Nyrstar Mines
Tennessee
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Cortez-Shiter 2019-2020 1700 Level Shifter 2020-2021 FSCF Excavation project Shifter 2021-2024

Miner

Cementation
Salt Lake
03.2015 - 02.2017
  • Development
  • Operated heavy machinery for ore extraction and material transportation.
  • Assisted in drilling and blasting processes to access mineral deposits.

MINER

Cementation
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Salt Lake-Kennecott Mine-C-6 Project REHABILITATION, STEEL SETS, MINE RESCUE TRAINING

miner

Lhoist Mines
05.2014 - 08.2015
  • REHAB

MINER

THYSSEN MINING CO.
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Questa-Chevron Mine from (2007-2010) and (2012-2014) REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Miner

Henderson Mine
Henderson
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • DEVELOPMENT
  • Operated heavy machinery for ore extraction and material transportation.
  • Assisted in drilling and blasting processes to access mineral deposits.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings to discuss potential hazards and improvements.
  • Supervising a team of miners to ensure safe working practices are adhered to.

ASST. SUPERINTENDENT

D.L WITHERS
PHOENIX
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • General Contracting management and supervisory responsibilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

San Manuel
San Manuel, AZ
05-1997

Skills

  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Drill and blast operations
  • Team supervision
  • Mining operations
  • Roof bolting
  • Ground control
  • Explosives handling
  • Drilling operations
  • OSHA requirements
  • Blasting techniques
  • 5 years running excavators from mini-x to 350
  • 7 years running loaders and loading trucks and driving trucks
  • Rock bolting proficiency
  • Drilling operations mastery
  • Excavation planning

References

  • Cody, Probst, 775-304-3014
  • Kass, Kinghorn, 406-591-6826
  • Sean, Chabot, 406-651-8924
  • Rick, Cruea, 406-491-1718

Certification

  • MSHA Blue card

Timeline

Bolter operator and trainer

Nyrstar Mines
01.2017 - 01.2019

JUMBO OPERATION TRAINER

Nyrstar Mines
04.2016 - 04.2019

miner

Thyssen Mining
01.2016 - 01.2024

Miner

Cementation
03.2015 - 02.2017

miner

Lhoist Mines
05.2014 - 08.2015

MINER

Cementation
01.2014 - 01.2016

Miner

Henderson Mine
01.2010 - 01.2012

MINER

THYSSEN MINING CO.
01.2007 - 01.2014

ASST. SUPERINTENDENT

D.L WITHERS
01.2004 - 01.2007

High School Diploma -

San Manuel

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
CHRIS M. GONZALES