Surface mining driller, blaster assistant at Maine drilling and blasting (2025-06 – Present)
- Operate hydraulic, top hammer epirock t-40
- Drill holes to specified depths and diameters following drill plans and site layouts
- Conduct pre-operational checks, routine maintenance, and minor repairs on drill rigs and auxiliary equipment
- Regulate drilling pressure, rotary speed, and air flow based on rock conditions
- Perform pre-shift inspections conduct PMs, and complete permits/assessments
- Participate in site inductions, site security plans, overhead line procedures
- Wear and maintain proper PPE at all times
- Maintain a clean and organized worksite per housekeeping standards
- Meet or exceed daily drilling production targets while minimizing downtime and equipment wear
- Monitor drilling progress and adjust operations for optimal performance
- Ensure quality of drilled holes tapping and sleeving. Reeming or redrilling holes as needed
- Organize daily consumables and supplies
- Maintain accurate drill logs, daily reports, and data entry useing passport
- Collaborate closely with mechanics and other drillers
- Support operational improvements and project execution within scope, time, and budget
- Participate in supply assessment, costing, and reviews as needed
- Communicate clearly with team members and contractors
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and follow drill plans, maps, and manuals
- Visualizes 3D layouts and understands drilling alignment
- Know locations and proper usage of SDS/MSDS, spill kits, and labeling procedures
- Understand light signals, radio comms, and emergency shutdowns
- Excellent communication and team coordination skills
- Adaptable, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement
- Willingness to embrace new techniques and technologies
- Understand and comply with site-specific emergency protocols, including high wall inspections, face inspections, site spacific rules
- Proficient in safe equipment operation and hazard assessment
- Familiarity with safety protocols and mechanical/equipment knowledge
- Operating and maintaining drilling equipment to drill holes for explosives in construction or quarrying. Key responsibilities include performing daily equipment maintenance, following safety protocols, executing drill patterns as directed, and completing paperwork and reports
- Assists the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling & blasting activities
- Trains to be proficient in all areas of blasting techniques
- Develops a solid understanding of proper explosives product use and various applications
- Assists the Blaster with maintaining the daily blasting production schedule
- Assists the Blaster with site security
- Understands and follows company safety policies and procedures and performs work in a safe manner
- Attends company meetings as required
- Participates in daily heads-up meetings
- Assists Blaster with setting up seismographs and works towards proficiency with use
- Assists Blaster with drill pattern layout and setup and reviews this with the drill operator
- Assists Blaster with monitoring the relationship between blast pattern and type of digging
- Assists Blaster with accounting for explosives and drill supply usage and inventory
- May transport explosives across state lines
- All other duties as assigned
Kitchen manager at Texas Roadhouse (2015-07 – 2025-06)
- Oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes, and procedures
- Supervise and oversee the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures
- In conjunction with all Management, enforce compliance with all employment policies and oversee cleanliness of restaurant and safety of guests at all times
- Direct productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times
- Manage performance of Back of House employees, including conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and discipline
- Assist with the development of all Key Hourly employees, Assistant Managers, and Hourly employees by providing daily feedback on performance during one-on-ones
- Conduct formal line Taste & Temp checks as part of overall responsibility for inventory and safety in the kitchen
- Oversee the proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all items
- Understand, manage, and practice safe food handling procedures
- Manage food costs, tracking waste, and controlling kitchen labor costs
- Direct work for kitchen employees, including setting hours and weekly schedules and assigning tasks before, during and after open hours of the restaurant
- Train Back of House staff on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures
- Review applications, interview, and hire or make recommendation to hire Back of House employees
- Create a safe, fun, and clean work environment for the staff in a manner consistent with our core values and operational goals
Warehouse Selector at Pine State Trading Co. (2021-02 – 2022-01)
At pine state I was working as a selector using equipment to make pallets. It was a labor intensive job that I enjoyed doing while I was doing it. Constantly squatting/ bending/ reaching/ twisting. Frequent hea lifting.
Finish Carpenter at ALCOM LLC (2020-01 – 2021-02)
- Build and assemble different parts of the trailer such as inside trim, outside trim, fenders, rough or finished wiring, framing and flooring, building ramps and doors, and many more areas
- Obtain raw materials from Material Handlers
- Buff out rough edges using a hand-held power grinder
- Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues including but not limited to, defects in material, damage to the trailer, and deviations from the work order
- Ensure that the finished product meets quality expectations. Strive for the highest level of quality and understand the need for continuous improvement; support the concept of "good enough is never good enough"
- Maintain a clean and safe work area; work to minimize scrap, place unused material back in the appropriate area, and dispose of waste appropriately
- Follow all safety procedures, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and report any accidents or near misses to the supervisor immediately
- Perform other related duties and assignments as required
