1. Richard Deel
(775) 397-4381 richarddeel@msn.com
Hands On Experienced Mining Superintendent I Planner I Developer
An experienced Mine Superintendent adept at building strong client relationships while ensuring mining targets are met.
Implementing high quality mining practices while ensuring safety as the number one value in all aspects of operation. Emphasis on
environmental considerations.
Hands on solid experience in mining practices; planning and development; operational and technical guidance; explosives and blasting;
equipment and engineering practices. Effective leader who leads by example. Broad experience across the mining industry and corporate
environment. Proven people management skills emphasizing leadership, coaching and mentoring. Ensuring expenditures are in line with
operating budget. Cost management reporting and forecasting.
Solid proven track record in safety performance. Emphasis on ensuring dangerous materials are correctly used and stored. That the
workplace conforms to safety standards by identifying safely hazards, assessing safety risks, putting appropriate safety controls in place and
providing advice on accident prevention. As necessary, managing incident reports
• Saved $96,000 for client using Lean Six Sigma Protocol in August 2015 Questa, NM
• Supervision of crews and production, at Green’s Creek Mine implementing of efficient processes resulting in boosted
production of 20% & 60% increase production during work time at Kinross Gold Buckthorn Mine
Thyssen Mining
June ’15 – Present Questa, NM
Project Superintendent
Mine shutdown procedures. Dewatering and pumping with silt dam and trash rack fences.
Hands on leadership. Mine planning and development, Review drawing and plans. Provide operational and technical
guidance; Daily job planning, layout and direction. Manage and review employee selection and performance. Support
bid proposals. Prepare capital expenditure proposals. Excel, word and outlook. Coordinate and order materials. Assess
risks, develop procedures, ensure internal controls are in place and operating effectively. Quality control. Time
management and scheduling. Safety.
Contract and manage subcontractor responsibilities and relationships.
Six Sigma Protocol resulting in $96,000 savings.
Jan. '14 – May ‘15 Leeville, Elko, NV
Shift Supervisor. Frozen Shaft.
Hands on Leadership. Daily job planning, layout and direction. Review drawings and plans. Manage employee
performance. Safety. Excel, word, outlook.
Production. Concrete, Utilities, Shot Crete, Drill & Blast, Vertical Shaft Mucker (Clam), Grouting.
Aug. '11 – Sept. '13: Greens Creek Mine, Juneau, AK
Fill in Superintendent, Shift Supervisor
Hands on leadership. Mine planning and development, Review drawing and plans. Recommend development of core
drilling targets within the mine. Planned mining methods based on core drill data and ground conditions.
Daily job planning, layout and direction. Manage and review employee selection and performance. Review drawings
and plan. Excel, word and outlook. Coordinate and order material. Assess risks. Ensure internal controls are in place and
operating effectively. Quality control. Time management and scheduling. Safety.
Production. Drill and Blast. Utilities. Bolting. Production Headings. Dewatering and pumping.
Implementing efficient processes resulting in boosted production of 20%.
No lost time accidents for 18 months.
Fire River Gold
March '11 – Aug. '11: Nixon Fork Mine, Alaska
Superintendent
Initiated opening mine production. Assist with the development of ore body access and ensure the plan was followed.
Recommend development of core drilling targets within the mine. Planned mining methods based on core drill data and
ground conditions. New employee hire, training and management. Built safety & production policies & procedures
resulting in safety conscious, effective, quality oriented employee's. Planned mining methods based on core drill data
and ground conditions.
DMC Mining
Feb. '10- March '11: Barrick Gold, Turquoise Ridge, Winnemucca, NV
Shift Supervisor, Lead Man.
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2. DMC Mining
Jan. '09 – Feb. '10: Kinross Gold Buckhorn Mine, Republic, WA
Shift Supervisor
Development mining. Mine planning and development, Review drawing and plans. Recommend development of core
drilling targets within the mine. Planned mining methods based on core drill data and ground conditions.
Built safety & production policies & procedures.
Daily & Weekly Safety. Project went for 1 ½ years with no lost time incidents.
Boosted Production 60%, from 20 feet per day to 33 feet per day.
Thyssen Mining
Feb. '07 – Dec. '08: Henderson Molybdenum Mine, Empire, CO
Shift Supervisor
June '06 – Nov. '06: Stillwater Platinum/Palladium Mine, Nye, MT
Miner
Frontier Kemper
July '02 – Oct. '05: Light Rail Tunnel, Weehawken, NJ
Superintendent
Redevelopement of freight tunnel into a light rail tunnel with station in center.
Construction. Drill & Blast. Ground Support. Concrete lined with major utilities
Effective communication & collaboration with existing union organizations and union employee's resulting in efficient,
productive, & safety oriented operations Installed over 10,000 yds of concrete and 20,000 yds of shotcrete placed on this
project.
Stillwater Mine
Dec. '01 – July '02: Stillwater Platinum/Palladium Mine
Miner
Frontier Kemper
Sept. 1994 – Nov. '01: Various Projects around the country
Shift Supervisor
Underground construction & development. Head frames, Hoist systems. Permanent utilities. Shotcrete.
Certificates:
• MSHA Instructor card holder(Blue Card)
• Managing Projects within Organizations
• Developing and Controlling the Project Schedule
• Quality Assurance and Cost Control
• Identifying Project Risks
• Risk Management Planning
• Controlling Costs
• Project Management Process Groups
• Initiation Basics, Developing a Project Charter, Project Management Plan
• Collecting Requirements and Defining Scope
• West Virginia Shaft and Slope Superintendent
• Colorado Mine Foreman Certification
• Safety Construction Orientation Training Certificate
References:
Richard Miranda, Manager-Jetcrete North America
rmiranda@jetcrete-na.com (306) 551-3447
James Cameron, Project Superintendent, Thyssen Mining Inc
jcameron@thyssenmining.com (636) 388-6359
Fred Hurley, Area Manager, Thyssen Mining
fhurley@thyssenmining.com (306) 949-5957
Steve Ferrell, Manager of Shaft Operations, Thyssen Mining
sferrell@thyssenmining.com (775) 385-0329
Bruce Hurley, Project Manager, Questa, NM, Thyssen Mining

3. bhurley@thyssenmining.com(303) 502-0017