Steven P. Shapka
Zhoda,MB
Summary
Safety-minded mining professional skilled in equipment operation and maintenance. Understands mining requirements and works great with diverse crew members. Reliable and punctual team player.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Miner
Sinomine
08.2026 - Current
- Operated underground mining equipment to extract ore while following strict safety procedures.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and corrected unsafe conditions before production started.
- Operate scoop, truck, row bolter, anfo-loader, basket-truck.
Production Miner
Newmont Corporation/Orla
06.2024 - 08.2026
- Operate AD45 underground haul truck.
- Utilized water cannon to suppress dust and ensure a safe working environment.
- Operated rockbreaker to break large rocks for easier handling.
- Train new hires on production equipment.
- Executed cleanup tasks to ensure cleanliness and safety on site. and perform all other duties as requested.
Haul Truck Operator
Manroc Developments Inc
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated AD45 underground haul truck to transport materials efficiently.
- Collaborated with Newmont employees under labour contract to support operations.
- Hauled ore to rock breakers and waste to URF/CRF headings for processing and site management.
Surface Equipment Operator
Sigfusson Northern Ltd
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Job located at both Magino Open Pit Mine and Alamos Island gold mine.
- Operated John Deere 410e and 460e wiggles wagons.
- Operated Cat 777, Komatsu 465/485 rigid frame trucks.
- Hauled rock, sand, and organic material.
777 Mine/Lalor Mine Haul Truck Operator/Mine Clearance after blasting.
HudBay Minerals
08.2016 - 11.2021
- Operated underground haul trucks and scoops.
- Obtained certification as remote scoop operator to enhance operational skills.
- Remote mucked open slope and waste fill, as well as CRF.
- Do gas checks after blasting.
- Installed and repaired water, air and vent services.
- Able to run boom truck, scissor deck, zoom boom. Full services operator certified.
Labour Contract
J.S. Redpath Mining Ltd.
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Operate scoop, operated loading pocket, offloaded gear off cage, operated cage.
- Installed and tensioned over 633 lines of 25ft cables, installed straps and plates on cables.
- Moved muck from millhole to grizzly for processing. from millhole to grizzly, operated rock breaker, secondary blasting of chutes.
Scoop and truck operator.
Cementation Canada Inc.
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Operate haul truck and scoop.
- Operated boom truck for timely fuel runs to support operations.
- Assisted in loading rounds to ensure efficient delivery.
- Operated rock breaker to facilitate material processing.
- Installed piping and ventilation systems in compliance with safety standards.
Scoop and truck operator.
J.S. Redpath Mining Ltd.
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Operate scoop, haul truck, scissordeck, Manitou forklift, minecat, boomtruck.
- Conducted pre-operation service checks to identify maintenance issues, ensuring equipment readiness.
- Prepared face and loaded rounds with crew leader to ensure timely operations.
- Operated scissor deck with bolters for screening and loading resin and bolts, contributing to efficient workflow.
- Wash down heading and muck pile after blasting.
- Install services such as vent, pipe, fans, electrical brackets, pumps, etc.
- Obtained explosives handling ticket.
Education
Diploma - Computer Systems Technology
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, MB06-2007
High school Diploma - undefined
Joseph H. Kerr School
Snow Lake, MB06-2001
Skills
- Mining industry experience
- Scoop mucking operations
- Can expertly load trucks and maintain a pace keeping trucks moving cleanly and safely
- Underground truck operation
- Underground Common Core certified on Scoop (Load Haul Dump), Truck, utility vehicle
- Underground equipment operation
- Versatile equipment operation
- Explosive handling experience
- Constructive feedback
- Organized and versatile
- Shift adaptability
- Mining operations
- Rapid equipment training
Timeline
Miner
Sinomine
08.2026 - Current
Production Miner
Newmont Corporation/Orla
06.2024 - 08.2026
Haul Truck Operator
Manroc Developments Inc
12.2023 - 06.2024
Surface Equipment Operator
Sigfusson Northern Ltd
08.2023 - 12.2023
777 Mine/Lalor Mine Haul Truck Operator/Mine Clearance after blasting.
HudBay Minerals
08.2016 - 11.2021
Labour Contract
J.S. Redpath Mining Ltd.
01.2016 - 07.2016
Scoop and truck operator.
Cementation Canada Inc.
08.2015 - 12.2015
Scoop and truck operator.
J.S. Redpath Mining Ltd.
08.2014 - 08.2015
High school Diploma - undefined
Joseph H. Kerr School
Diploma - Computer Systems Technology
Assiniboine Community College