Justin McKnight
Norton,Canada
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Miner
Lac Des Iles Mine
01.2023 - Current
- Drilling and blasting operations
- Operate various heavy machinery
- Training of new employees
- JHSC representative
- Installation of ground support
Business Owner/Operator
J Mcknight Timber Inc.
02.2016 - Current
- Assigning task daily to hit production targets
- Completing daily maintenance on equipment (Greasing, oil changes, welding, electrical diagnostics etc.)
- oversee safety and training of personnel on equipment
- Promotes safety to meet WSIB
Underground Production Crew Supervisor
Potash Corp. New Brunswick Division
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Effectively assigns crews to jobs
- Promotes safety through tool box meetings, safety huddles and SCORE
- Good knowledge of mine procedures and duties
- Able to read mining prints and give good clear instructions
Continuous Miner operator
Potash Corp. New Brunswick Division
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Operates continuous mining machine
- Can run all mining machines, scooptrams, bobcats, bolters, and cranes
- Able to aid Shift or Crew Supervisor in mining operations either in the Control room or in the field
Roughneck
Stoneham Drilling
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Aid in drilling operations
- Responsibilities are: make pipe connections, keep drill floor clean and safe
- Measure casing, operate loader, wash the drill rig, take samples of mud.
Education
College diploma - Mining
Cambrian college
Greater Sudbury, ON05.2017
High school diploma -
Sussex Regional High School
Sussex, NB12.2004
Skills
- H2S alive
- First aid training
- Business Management
- Welding
- Supervising Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Heavy equipment operation
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Communication and teamwork
- Environmental Compliance Awareness
- Emergency response training
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Electrical systems understanding
- Rock bolting proficiency
- Gas Detection and Monitoring
- Underground safety protocols
- Mineral extraction techniques
- Hydraulic equipment usage
- Drilling operations mastery
- Ground support installation
- Explosives handling knowledge
- Strong Work Ethic
- OSHA and MSHA Environmental Regulations
- Worksite safety
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Hazard Identification
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Physical Strength
- Heavy Lifting
Languages
English
Additionalinformation - Skillstraining
- Valid driver's license with class 1 transport
- Various WHIMS training
- Mechanically inclined
- Able to work alone
- Works well with others
- Well trained in Mine rescue
- Joint Health and Safety
References
- Rheal Baillargeon, Supervisor, (807)357-5036
- Bill Gale, Supervisor, (506)839-2472
- Ashton Allen, (306)861-6053
Willingtomove
Anywhere
Timeline
Underground Miner
Lac Des Iles Mine
01.2023 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
J Mcknight Timber Inc.
02.2016 - Current
Underground Production Crew Supervisor
Potash Corp. New Brunswick Division
09.2014 - 02.2016
Continuous Miner operator
Potash Corp. New Brunswick Division
06.2010 - 09.2014
Roughneck
Stoneham Drilling
01.2008 - 06.2010
College diploma - Mining
Cambrian college
High school diploma -
Sussex Regional High School
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