Zachary Roberts
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Team player with backgrounds in different underground environments including lateral, raise, construction, service and production.
Underground Miner experienced mainly in material handling, mechanized development/ conventional bolting, construction with conventional and mechanized gear, mine dewatering and rehabilitation, production and blasting.
Always willing to learn and become a versatile member of any crew I serve, a good miner is an all around miner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Labourer
Multicrete Systems Inc.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
12.2024 - Current
- Remote Camp Work Musselwhite Mine
- 14/14 FIFO Rotating Days/Nights
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials in the workplace.
- Operation of Caterpillar/Manitou/Sany Telehandlers
- Operation of Maclean and KES Equipment Boomtrucks.
Underground Miner
Manroc Developments
Manitouwadge, Ontario
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Remote Camp Job Musselwhite Mine
- 14/14 Schedule FIFO 12 hour shifts rotate days/nights.
- Service Miner/Construction/Material Handling
- Assisted with timbering activities in the underground environment.
- Set up ventilation systems to control dust levels in the mine.
- Monitored air quality levels in the mine using gas detection devices.
- Participated in emergency response drills as part of mine safety protocols.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on mining machinery.
- Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and guidelines in the mine.
- Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and regulations related to health, safety, and environment protection.
- Operated equipment to transfer materials between workstations.
- Operated Maclean Scissor Decks/Boomtrucks/Anfo loader refitted as Basket Truck.
Underground Miner
NewGold
Kamloops, BC
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Local Work New Afton Mine
- 7/7 Schedule 11 hour shifts, Rotating days/nights
- Ran dewatering for the Rehab crew, monitoring all main sumps.
- Assisted with timbering activities in the underground environment.
- Utilized survey instruments such as a total station or laser scanner to map out underground workings.
- Running scoop for road work, mucking slimes, loading trucks, towing drills, building pads.
- Cablebolting to increase ground control into intersections as well as lead ins to the drawbells for the block cave process.
- Grouting, pushing cables, tensioning cables to print.
- Hanging fans, building bulkheads and Zacon door frames, pouring floors for production drifts.
- Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
- Installed ground support systems including bolts, mesh, via Ro-Bolter.
- Operated Maclean and Normet Mixers, BEV Maclean Boomtruck, Sandvik DS 312 & DS 411 (Briefly) Cat RG1600 Scooptram.
- Operated Maclean & Marcotte Scissor Decks
- Operated Toyota
- Operated Caterpillar TH255’s, 407’s, 514’s
Haul Truck Operator
Conuma Coal Resources
Chetwynd, BC
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Locally Based Remote Job Site Brule Open Pit
- 7/7 Schedule 13 hour shifts
- Safe operations of Caterpillar 793F and Komatsu 1500 haul trucks in the open pit
- Understanding policies procedures and safety protocols in the pit as well as with running the truck.
- Responsible for some but not all maintenance is to the truck at start, during and at the end of every shift.
- Using good communication between other operators and light vehicles in the pit to ensure the days were incident free.
Underground Equipment Operator
Dumas Mining
Snow Lake, Manitoba
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Locally Based Contract Lalor Mine
- 14/14 Schedule 11.5 hour shifts, rotate days/nights
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date with new technologies and procedures related to underground mining operations.
- Performed pre-operational inspections on all equipment before use.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding machine usage and maintenance.
- Troubleshot basic problems with machines when they occurred during operations.
- Operated underground mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Boomtruck
- Scissor Deck
- Haul Truck 40-65tonne
- Scooptram 2-12yrd (In-Cab & Remote)
- Backhoe
- Bulk Loader (Emulsion & Amex)
- Jackleg/Stoper
- Maclean Bolter
- Multi-Shot blasting certified at Lalor Mine in Snow Lake Manitoba.
Drillers Helper
Major Drilling
Snow Lake, Manitoba
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Locally Based Contract Lalor Mine
- 28/14 Schedule 10.5 hour shifts rotating days/nights in between run.
- Measured depth of borehole accurately using calibrated rods.
- Repaired minor damages on drilling machines while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with driller onsite regarding progress of drilling operations.
- Transported materials, supplies, and equipment to the job site as needed.
- Provided support services such as fueling machines, loading and unloading material.
- Cleaned tools and equipment before and after each shift to ensure proper functioning of machinery.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all components of the drill machine including motors, shafts, gears.
- Installed anchors around the well hole to secure the drill string in place.
- Lubricated moving parts of the drill machine during operation.
- Operated mud pumps to maintain circulation during drilling operations.
- Assisted driller in setting up and operating drilling rigs, hoists, and other related equipment.
LHD Operator
Legend Mining
Flin Flon, Manitoba
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Locally Based Contract 777 Mine
- 14/14 switched to 7/7 schedule 11 hour shifts
- Mucking Production Stopes
- Mucking Development Rounds
- Building Muck Pads
- Roadwork
- Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Maintained and operated underground mining machinery such as loaders, haul trucks, and conveyors.
- Loaded mined ore onto trucks for transport to processing facilities.
- Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
- Scoop (In-Cab & Remote) 2-10yrd
- Haul Truck 30-50tonne
- Single Shot Blasting Certified at 777 mine in Flin Flon Manitoba.
Boomtruck Operator
Dumas Mining
Snow Lake, Manitoba
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Locally Based Contract Lalor Mine
- 21/10-21/11 Schedule 11.5 hour shifts rotating days/nights in between rotation.
- Participated in emergency response drills as part of mine safety protocols.
- Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Assisted with training new miners on proper operating techniques for equipment.
- Installed ground support systems including 7.3 and 12 ft resin rebar 6 ft split friction bolts, mesh.
- Inspected lifting devices such as chains, slings, and shackles before use in order to ensure their integrity.
- Reported any malfunctions or damage to equipment immediately upon discovery.
- Followed proper procedures for securing loads during transport to ensure safe movement over public roads.
- Boomtruck
- Scissor Deck
- Haul Truck 40-65tonne
- Scooptram 2-12yrd (In-Cab & Remote)
- Backhoe
- Anfo/Emulsion Loaders
- Jackleg/Stoper
Education
High School Diploma -
Joseph H Keer
Snow Lake, Manitoba07-2017
Skills
- Mechanically Inclined
- Reliable
- Team Player
- Quick Learner
- Safety Oriented
- Strong Work Ethic
- Equipment Operation
- Detail Oriented
Certification
Basic Underground Common Core: Hard Rock Miner
Basic Common Core Modules:
U0000: Follow Surface and Underground Induction ProceduresU0001: Perform General InspectionsU0002: Check Scale LooseU0012: General Lock Out Tag Out on Prime Movers and other Related Equipment
Whims
Fall Arrest
Ground Disturbance
References
Gord Spragg (Underground Development Supervisor/ Musselwhite Mine/ Newmont)
- gordspragg@gmail.com
- (807) 627 3342
Chris Plumb (Underground Development Supervisor/ Lalor Mine/ Dumas Contracting)
- (519) 242 3713
Jamie Christianson (Underground Development Miner/Lead Hand/ Shifter/ Supervisor/ Lalor Mine/ Dumas Contracting)
- (431) 750-3094
Rick Young (Underground Miner/ Musselwhite Mine/ Manroc Developments)
- (807) 228 4425
Justin Bergerman (Underground Miner/ Musselwhite Mine/ Manroc Developments)
- (306) 229 5205
Timeline
Underground Labourer
Multicrete Systems Inc.
12.2024 - Current
Underground Miner
Manroc Developments
11.2023 - 10.2024
Underground Miner
NewGold
02.2023 - 09.2023
Haul Truck Operator
Conuma Coal Resources
08.2022 - 11.2022
Underground Equipment Operator
Dumas Mining
03.2021 - 07.2022
Drillers Helper
Major Drilling
09.2020 - 03.2021
LHD Operator
Legend Mining
03.2020 - 07.2020
Boomtruck Operator
Dumas Mining
01.2018 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Joseph H Keer