Dale Mills is seeking a position that utilizes his skills and experience in safety, operations, equipment operation, and teamwork. He has over 20 years of experience in mining operations, including as a control room operator, process operator, heavy equipment operator, blaster, and blaster helper. He is safety trained, analytical, and able to develop strong working relationships.

1. Dale Mills Tel: (250)425-7172
1248 Pondarosa Drive
Sparwood, BC V0B 2G2
Objective
To secure a position that will utilize my skills and experience
Professional Profile
 Safety trained and focused individual; place strong emphasis on adhering to company
policy and procedures and ensuring safe work practices
 Strong analytical/troubleshooting/decision making skills
 Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills; able to develop and maintain strong
working relationships
 Drive, focus, and self-motivation to consistently produce high quality work
 Well developed time management and organizational skills; attentive to detail
 Team player who works well with limited supervision
 Learns new skills with ease and is willing to take further training
Employment Experience
Control Room Operator/Back up Forman 2014-Present
Teck-Coal Mountain Operations Sparwood,BC
SeniorProcess Operator/Back up Forman/Back upControl Room Operator 2010-2014
Teck-Coal Mountain Operations Sparwood,BC
SeniorProcess Operator 2008-2010
Teck-Coal Mountain Operations Sparwood,BC
 Trained in Raw Coal,Wash Plant,Dryer,Breaker and Train Load-out circuits
 Operate 780 Bobcat and Cat skid steer
Heavy Equipment Operator 2003-2008
Teck- Coal Mountain Operations Sparwoood,BC
 Operated 830E Dresser Haul Truck,789 Cat Truck,992 Cat Front End Loader
Blaster 3/Leadhand 2000-2002
Teck/Cominco-Bullmoose Operations TumblerRidge,BC
 Sucessfully ran a crew of four people.Worked directly with engineering and foreman in
insuring that deadlines were met and safe practices followed in blasting(open pit)
Heavy Equipment Operator 1998-2000
Teck/Cominco-Bullmoose Operations TumblerRidge,BC
 Ran 785 and 789 Cat Haul Truck
Blaster Helper/Blaster3 1995-1998
Teck/Cominco-Bullmoose Operations TumblerRidge,BC
 Trained in all aspects of blasting till lay-offs bumped me to haul truck

2. Education & Certifications
Grade 12 Graduated 1990
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Tumbler Ridge,BC
Interests
Enjoy golf,fishing,camping,softball and playing guitar
References
**Available upon request