1. RICHARD KIRKNESS
P.O. BOX 177
COWLEY, AB
T0K 0P0
Richie_kirkness@hotmail.ca
1 (250) 425 3929
To Whom It May Concern:
I am seeking a challenging and responsible position in Heavy Equipment
Operations that will effectively utilize my vast training and experience while also offering
a new challenge to my career. Since starting at Teck Coal Ltd., Fording River Operations
in 1978, then to North American mining, I have progressed from driving haul truck,
through a range of equipment such as dozers, graders, and excavators to operating various
sized hydraulic and electric shovels. To support my knowledge of operating equipment, I
still operate and train new operators on all equipment when necessary. My job
responsibilities included being the Senior Shovel Trainer that required me to train others to
operate Teck's current fleet of shovel that range in size up to P&H 4100 XPC A/C.
For the two years working at North American Construction Group, at CNRL Oil
Sands Project my main responsibility was overburden removal. As part of the role as Pit
Supervisor, I have also had the opportunity to assess and review shovel operators across all
crews and have been successful in coaching individuals to a higher level of efficiency and
productivity.
During my time at Teck Coal Ltd. my duties have included, but not limited to: Mine
Supervisor, training of Pit Foremen on most efficient shovel setups, major shovel moves,
assisting maintenance in troubleshooting shovel breakdowns, and most recently assisting
P&H in monitoring and modifying the 4100 XPC A/C shovel setup for optimum
performance.
I am a very motivated individual, who is committed to passing on my knowledge
and experience in equipment operations. I believe I would be an asset to your company
and given the chance would like to prove it. To further acquaint you with the specifics of
my background I am enclosing my resume. I look forward to meeting with you and
discussing my qualifications in more detail.
Sincerely,
Richard Kirkness

2. RICHARD KIRKNESS
P.O. BOX 177
COWLEY,AB,
T0K 0P0
richie_kirkness@hotmail.ca
1 (250) 425 3929
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Expert Level Heavy Equipment Operator
Shovels (15 years experience)
Hitachi 450 to 8000 Hydraulic Shovel, Mark II
Marion 310/351 56 yards
P & H-2800 30 yards & 4100 including XPC AC72 yards
Bucyrus 495 HFP Now CAT 72 yards
Loaders (9 years experience)
CATERPILLAR 988,992
LeTourneau L700 up to L1850
Dozers
CATERPILLAR D8, D9, D10, D11
Graders
CATERPILLAR 16G, 16H, 24H, 24M
Excavators
CATERPILLAR 330, 345, 365, 385
Hitachi 450 to 3600
TICKETS FOR MINING
BC Ministry of Mines
· Supervisory
· General foreman
· Pit foreman
BC ministry of mines .
· Blasting
· Supervisory
BC mine rescue certificates
· Monitoring of placement of materials for dumping purposes
· Waste And product
· Shift planning for daily personal and equipment
· Organize training schedules, truck, shovel and support equipment

3. Rigging certificates.
· The purpose of rescue and possible damage control
· Whims
· Courage leadership
Mentor programs
· Time management.
· DBT training
· CBT training
· SP&P requirements for all personal structure of materials and road building
· Shovel pit and planning digging sequences under direction of engineering group
· Mining plan
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
· Grade 12 diploma
· 12 years with Kinsman Club including 4 years as President
· 3 terms as District level Deputy Governor
· 1 term Councilman for District of Sparwood
· Chairman for construction of Sparwood Community Ski Hill
· Assistant coordinator for community landmark - Terex Titan Truck
REFERENCES
Daniel Parker
Head of Mine Engineering
1-250-865-2271
Pavlender Sandu
Superintendent of Mining
1-250-865-2271
Richard Matsen
Head of Training Department
1-780-381-861
Dave McGregor
Superintendent of KMC Mining
1-604-813-3153