Jason Ellett

I have a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Arizona. I Have worked as a field engineer for Ames Construction at several mine sites. I am a good problem solver, dependable, and a team player.

Field Engineer at Ames Construction (2023-06 – Present)

Field engineer for mining construction projects including heap leach pad construction and infrastructure installation at Freeport McMoRan mines.

• Built base of heap leach pad (.6 miles wide and 1.75 miles long) at FMI Safford Mine
• Directly supervised construction of concrete foundations for new conveyor system, completed on time and under budget despite starting one month late
• Installed 2.5-mile gas line, boiler for heating raffinate, and stainless steel/HDPE line at FMI Morenci Mine
• Analyzed cost and production rate of haul trucks
• Oversaw small projects, material takeoffs and procurement
• Operated drone for progress photography
• Created daily, weekly, and monthly reports and 3-week schedules
• Presented reports in client meetings
• Wrote and submitted requests for information

Senior Design Project at University of Arizona School of Engineering (2022-09 – 2023-05)

Design team project creating a demonstrative model for Railveyor to market their autonomous haulage system to potential surface mine customers.

• Collaborated with 5 other senior students on design team
• Analyzed cost and production rate in pit model using Cat 793 haul trucks
• Compared haul truck performance against Railveyor autonomous haulage system
• Evaluated versatility of Railveyor system combining light rail and conveyor elements

Blasting Intern at Austin Powder (2022-05 – 2022-08)

Member of 6-person blasting crew conducting safe blasts for multiple mines and quarries across Nevada and California.

• Safely conducted blasts at Mineral Park (porphyry copper mine), Mountain Pass (rare earth mine in California), and quarries around Las Vegas
• Mapped and measured drill patterns prior to shots
• Staged equipment including skid steer for next day operations
• Transferred caps and boosters from main yard magazine to remote site magazines
• Loaded ANFO into blast holes
• Performed stemming operations
• Tied in det cord
• Determined blast sequences and timing

Water Truck Driver at Freeport-McMoRan (2021-05 – 2021-08)

Operated large capacity water trucks for dust mitigation in mining operations.

• Safely drove CAT 777 and CAT 789 water trucks (20,000 and 30,000 gallon capacity)
• Maintained perfect safety record
• Arrived early for each shift
• Performed constant analysis and readjustment to changing conditions and priority areas
• Learned mining safety protocols and operations

Full-Time Missionary at Religious Organization (2015-09 – 2017-10)

Served as full-time volunteer missionary in Ghana for 2 years developing cross-cultural communication and leadership skills.

• Developed skills to interact with and teach people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Successfully served in several leadership roles
• Trained other missionaries
• Recognized for accomplishments

Preceptor at University of Arizona

Helped teach a class on the mechanics of solids for one semester.

Maintenance Worker at City of Safford (2020 – 2020)

Conducted general maintenance tasks at the city's fairgrounds during Covid pandemic when inmates were unable to work.

Plumber/HVAC Technician at Weech Plumbing and HVAC (2017 – 2019)

Worked as plumber and HVAC technician for 1.5 years.

Carpenter/Framer at Various Construction Companies (2020)

General carpenter and framer starting as a teenager, with last job in 2020.

Forestry Technician at United States Forest Service (USFS) (2012 – 2015)

Seasonal Forestry Technician for summers 2012-2015 performing forest restoration and maintenance work.

• Safely operated chain saw
• Performed forest restoration
• Maintained trails
• Built fencing
• Managed recreation areas
• Received several safety awards

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering – The University of Arizona School of Engineering (2023-05)

Associate Degree – Eastern Arizona College (EAC) (2020-05)

High School Diploma (2013-05)