Rudy C. Wick has over 30 years of experience in mining engineering and management. He holds a BS in Mining Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Most recently, he worked as an engineer for Kiewit Corporation, where he planned earthworks for the Kearl Oil Project in Canada. Prior to that, he spent 15 years with Rio Tinto Energy America in various engineering and management roles, including Technical Services Manager at the Jacobs Ranch Mine. He has extensive experience in mine planning, budgeting, permitting, and operations management.

1. Rudy C. Wick
1600 Knollwood Dr.
Gillette, WY 82718
(307) 685-1001 cell (307) 696-3054
rwick@bresnan.net
OBJECTIVE
I would like the opportunity to utilize my technical and management skills in the construction
phase of a large scale earth moving project abroad.
EDUCATION
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology BS in Mining Engineering 1994
SPECIAL PROJECTS
• Management of several geotechnical instrument programs and ensured the work
was performed without incident, was on budget and met schedule
• Completed large scale feasibility studies for lease acquisitions and capital
projects and managed same on schedule and within budget
• Technical expert in respect to quality control and product blending capabilities for
marketing to ensure customer satisfaction
• Develop specifications for OEM’s and Suppliers in the development of
specialized mining equipment for optimized performance
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dec 2009 – Jul 2014 Engineer - Kiewit Corporation - Mining District - Kearl Oil Project
Planning Engineer for K2 Mining Earthworks; responsible for getting work as the
schedule called for. Developed estimates, acquired quotes for subcontractors
and materials and created proposals. Created Workplans and Construction Work
Packages for the Owner’s approval. Specialized in the geotechnical instrument
programs and drain pipe systems during dyke construction. Analyzed drawings
and specifications to ensure work was performed as intended. Wrote RFI’s,
SDR’s and Submittals as required to ensure operations was able to perform the
work. Daily involvement with Operations in the optimization of the plan.
May 1994 – Sep 2009 15+ years Rio Tinto Energy America
Jul 2006 – Sep 2009 Technical Services Manager Jacobs Ranch Mine
Manage and develop engineering and environmental departments to include
mine design, planning, scheduling, recording, reporting and compliance.
Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and 2 year Budget Mine
Designs and Schedules.
Feb 2005 – June 2006 Dragline Superintendent Jacobs Ranch Mine
Management of large scale capital project for the integration of a dragline into
Jacobs Ranch Mine, to include designs, procurement of manpower and
equipment for dragline operation and meet compliance requirements for
permitting, R2P2 and Ground Control submittal.
Oct 2000 – Feb 2005 Senior Mining Engineer Kennecott Energy Company
Prepared budget and life of mine plans for Jacobs Ranch Mine, feasibility study
for dragline approval and LBA evaluations for Kennecott Energy Coal Company’s
Jun 1999 – Oct 2000 Rotating Operations Supervisor Spring Creek Coal
Responsible for the day to day operations of the mine to include all departments;
production, plant and maintenance.
Jan 1995 – Jun 1999 Mining Engineer Spring Creek Coal
Responsible for development of a detailed short-range mine plan; dragline
design, scheduling, productivity monitoring; reclamation planning, both short and
long range; scheduling and blending coal; incorporate cast blasting and
productive dozer utilization; Provide technical support to drill and blast crew;
member of task forces for truck replacement and dragline upgrade.
1990-1994 WY/SD/MT Engineer in Training / Ranch Hand - while attending school
1980-1990 Alaska Oil Rigger / Ironworker / Equipment Operator / First Mate
1976-1980 ND/MN/WY Farm and Ranch/Construction/Equipment Operator/Oilfield