Malcolm S. Soroka has over 30 years of experience in engineering and management positions. He has a proven track record of managing mines and production facilities, implementing cost-saving measures, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Soroka is seeking a new position where he can utilize his skills in management, decision-making, problem-solving, and environmental expertise.

1. Malcolm S. Soroka, P.E.
510 Stonecrest Loop
Crossville, Tennessee 38571
(931) 277-5581
Email:malcolms@frontiernet.net
OBJECTIVE
An engineering or management position utilizing my proven skills of managing, decision making,
problem solving, communication and environmental expertise in a production oriented organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Progressive responsibility in:
• Managing • Decision Making
• Environmental • Team Oriented
• Communicating • P&L
• Problem Solving • Safety
ACHIEVEMENTS
Analyzed operations expenses and developed budgets. Implemented cost-control procedures;
communicated objectives to staff; negotiated more favorable supply contracts; decreased use of non-
standardized parts and supplies. Result: Finished fiscal year $180,000 below budget of $1.4 million.
Responsible for quality control for a $12 million utility contract. Improved efficiency; streamlined lab
procedures; reorganized plant operation and instituted quality control program. Result: Product
specifications met and costs reduced by 20%.
Developed computer quality control program. Analyzed information flow; identified input and output
parameters; coordinated process with staff and employees; developed required equations and set up
computer. Result: Increased quality control and customer satisfaction.
Expanded existing production facilities. Made decision to purchase $2 million in production equipment;
evaluated alternatives; set goals to reach production objectives; hired additional personnel and
supervised staff to achieve operational goals. Result: Production increased 100%.
Developed environmental regulatory requirements with Federal Agency. Standardized and incorporated
best technology into regulations; member of industry technical committee; worked with federal
inspectors and regulators to improve relations, achieve operational goals and meet daily environmental
challenges. Result: Reduced approval time for permits, decreased violations and deadlines realistically
attained resulting in environmental compliance.

2. Malcolm S. Soroka
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EXPERIENCE
LHOIST NORTH AMERICA (FRANKLIN INDUSTRIAL MINERALS), Crab Orchard, Tennessee
Mine Manager 2007-2015
Managed underground limestone mine and crushing facility producing 1 million tons/yr. with
responsibility for all safety, production, costs, capital budget, procurement, quality control,
inventories, mine planning and all rolling stock maintenance for surface and underground
equipment.
Senior Mining Engineer 1997-2007
Provide technical expertise to the Corporate Environmental Director, surveying, mapping,
reserve/quality database, design and implement ventilation, roof control, long and short-term
planning for two underground mines producing 2.4 million tons/yr.
POWER OPERATING, INC., Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania 1993-1995
Plant Manager
Managed 300 ton/hr preparation plant; supervised maintenance; controlled costs and equipment
expenditures; coordinated quality control program; designed and installed new processes.
CARBOMIN CORPORATION, Haysi, Virginia 1990-1993
General Manager
Managed 300 ton/hr preparation plant and 160,000 ton/month production facility; constructed
preparation plant; planned and managed production projects; supervised quality control; hired all
personnel; maintained operation, costs, budget and equipment acquisition.
U.S. COAL COMPANY, LaFollette, Tennessee 1989-1990
Mine Manager
Managed processing plant and 50,000 ton/month production facility; designed, permitted and
constructed refuse and drainage facilities; planned budget and equipment acquisitions.
KOPPERS COMPANY, INC., Jacksboro, Tennessee 1982-1989
Mining Engineer
Designed production operations; planned and made layouts of surface and underground facilities;
reviewed operation of 20 lessee mines; operated 300 ton/hr processing plant; setup and supervised
quality control program; planned, budgeted and implemented special projects.
ADVANCED TRAINING/EDUCATION
Leadership: Combat Crew Commander, Instructor, Evaluator- U.S. Air Force (1969-1974)
Engineering: Stability Analysis, Hydrology and Sedimentology, Impoundment Inspection
Software: Microsoft 10, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, AutoCAD, Staad III,
Survcad
MBA, Industrial Management University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri 1973
B.S. Mining Engineering Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg, Virginia 1969