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Corey Sokoliuk

Prince George

Summary

Highly motivated individual looking for a challenging and rewarding career in underground mining, to earn opportunities to grow with the company and apply gained skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Miner Level 2

JDS Mining and Energy
12.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate with batch plant regarding load schedules.
  • Conducted safe operating procedures for Normet/Maclean mixer in floor pouring/shotcreting tasks.
  • Executed material deliveries using Sparta boom truck to specified destinations.
  • Assist in prepping floor pours, Operate skidsteer with bucket or rock breaker attachment, Operate Mine Master backhoe and grade floor with rakes while concrete pour in progress.
  • Operate Maclean Scissor Deck or work on platform to install mine services, ventilation or construction of ventilation doors.

Rock Truck Operator

TIA Dam Construction
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Participate in morning PSM meetings and discuss our safety, any hazards or concerns we may have
  • Follow detailed instructions from Foreman about dumping locations, and maintain a professional and courteous behavior over radios
  • Operate Cat745 rock trucks in a safe manner, perform daily pretrial inspections and housekeeping before operating equipment
  • Familiar with wheel packing as well

Development Miner

Barminco
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Company Overview: (Red Chris Mine)
  • Operate Sandvik haul truck in a safe and timely manner, using designated dump pads
  • Install mine services such as air, water and discharge lines
  • As well as other tasks such as installing ventilation or trouble shooting any situations that arise through the day
  • Operate equipment such as IT(wheel loader) or LV(standard transmission)
  • Help charge up with loading development rounds
  • Familiar with Normet shotcrete agitator and assisting sprayer operator with plug ups and shotcrete operations
  • (Red Chris Mine)

Trim Saw Operator

West Fraser Saw Mill
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: (Quesnel B.C.)
  • Grade lumber before entering saw box
  • Work closely with helper and assistant with tasks
  • Work with millwrights to fix any break downs
  • Identify new hazards as they arise through the week and consult safety department and determine an adequate solution
  • (Quesnel B.C.)

Development Miner

Barkerville Gold Mine
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: (Wells B.C.)
  • Work with fellow contract miners from CMAC
  • Operate heavy equipment in a safe and timely manner
  • Able to identify hazards and report them to geology
  • Train new hires on processes and techniques to operate heavy equipment underground
  • Participate in mine rescue training
  • Experience operating 20,40- and 45-ton haul truck (Sandvik) 6-yard scoop (Atlas Copco) and 8-yard scoop (Sandvik) Scissor Deck, telehandler, and other service vehicles for underground development mining
  • Experience with loading stope and development rounds, hanging ventilation, services such as cable runs, water, and air pipe
  • (Wells B.C.)

Safety Committee Member/Clipper Operator/Green Stacker, Dryer Feeder

Tolko Industries
04.2017 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: (6275 Old Hwy 5 Heffley Creek)
  • Observed and inspected veneer ribbons for defect and were cut to desired size
  • Assured veneer clipper was always running at peak performance, and called for maintenance if any issues were detected
  • Inspect dry veneer as it comes out of dryer for damage or any minor defect and remove any undesired pieces
  • Inspect equipment, machinery, and all surrounding area for any type of hazards including but not limited to: dust build up, cracks, leaks, and many other potential hazards
  • Talk with management and coworkers about concerns and solutions to any safety concerns
  • (6275 Old Hwy 5 Heffley Creek)

Process Operator/ Car Loader/Utility/Safety Committee Leader

Pinnacle Pellet Renewable Energy
09.2013 - 07.2016
  • Company Overview: (41180 HWY 97N Strathnaver BC)
  • Assured employees were completing daily tasks, which increased productivity and improved work environment
  • Run mill machinery through HMI computer system, 4 computer monitors to watch multiple systems and adjusting settings to allow optimal performance
  • Communicated with production and maintenance employees on a constant basis
  • Made tough decisions in a stressful situation
  • Assisted millwright with repairs;
  • Responsible for Quality Control
  • Assured rails were safe and clean
  • Retained a good relationship between the Company and CN
  • Loaded rail cars in an effective manner
  • Provided maintenance on Track mobile and improved its work life
  • (41180 HWY 97N Strathnaver BC)

Parts Advisor

Lordco Auto Parts
01.2011 - 09.2013
  • Company Overview: (2281 Cedar Ave
  • Quesnel BC)
  • Assisted customers with product knowledge, which increased customers satisfaction
  • Sourced parts, acquiring price and availability
  • (2281 Cedar Ave
  • Quesnel BC)

Parts Advisor/Team Lead

Canadian Tire
08.2005 - 12.2010
  • Company Overview: (1441 Hillside Dr
  • Kamloops BC)
  • Assisted in managerial duties such as coordinating employees, resolving customer concerns, and merchandizing
  • Sourced parts, acquiring price and availability
  • (1441 Hillside Dr
  • Kamloops BC)

Skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Planning/Organizing
  • Flexible/Adaptable
  • Strong Communication
  • Strong Team Player
  • Bondable

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Mine Rescue

Cellular

250-301-8495

Timeline

Construction Miner Level 2

JDS Mining and Energy
12.2024 - Current

Rock Truck Operator

TIA Dam Construction
06.2024 - 10.2024

Development Miner

Barminco
04.2023 - 06.2024

Trim Saw Operator

West Fraser Saw Mill
09.2022 - 04.2023

Development Miner

Barkerville Gold Mine
09.2020 - 04.2022

Safety Committee Member/Clipper Operator/Green Stacker, Dryer Feeder

Tolko Industries
04.2017 - 12.2019

Process Operator/ Car Loader/Utility/Safety Committee Leader

Pinnacle Pellet Renewable Energy
09.2013 - 07.2016

Parts Advisor

Lordco Auto Parts
01.2011 - 09.2013

Parts Advisor/Team Lead

Canadian Tire
08.2005 - 12.2010
Corey Sokoliuk