Russel Spaulding

Experience

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  Sage Creek Repair

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2011

  Service Writer, Technician Assistant
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  BYU-Idaho

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Strengths of Materials & Statics Tutor

  I taught difficult concepts of the material to students in an understandable and effective manner.

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  University of Utah - Employment

  May 2012 - Dec 2012

  Ventilation Research Assistant

  I assisted the project on the optimization of booster fans in underground coal mines by creating ventilation models in Ventsim. I was also able to assist and conduct experiments in a ventilation lab for the research project.

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  Kennecott Utah Copper

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2013

  - I was part of the team that reclaimed the existing workings that were buried after the devastating slide. - My personal project was the development of a ventilation plan that would transform a two portal system into one. To achieve this, I created a comprehensive plan that included: plans for the engineers, plans for construction, a ventilation raise, and a complex booster fan setup. - Developed comprehensive ventilation model for multiple deposits- I pursued underground opportunities with surveying Show less

  • Underground Developement Intern

    May 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Mid Range Planning Intern

    Jul 2012 - May 2013
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  University of Utah

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Hydraulics - Teachers Assistant
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  Rio Tinto

  May 2015 - Apr 2018

  Project Engineer - Production Support

  - Managed and coordinated large tire inventory- Payload optimization specialist - Taken large scale infrastructure projects through feasibility including: planning, preparation of capital expenditure requests, and acquisition of funding- Safely supervised multiple contractors and personnel during shovel disassembly - Preparing, evaluating, and facilitating equipment trials- Managed execution of projects- Lead projects that pushed the capabilities of equipment through technology resulting in a significant increase in productivity- Partnering with multiple groups to develop new methods and technologies that improve productivity Show less

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  Nyrstar

  May 2018 - Jan 2024

  -Acted as interim HR Manager supporting recruitment efforts to increase head count by 15%. Experience addressing harassment issues and investigations. Conducted wages study, remuneration increases, and developed budget for next fiscal year.-Created new employee classification system that allows for clear career progression and incentivizes development.-Responsible for employee training at seven operations.-Implemented competency and proficiency-based training system utilizing the Groundhog LMS system.-Managed the leadership development program for the Tennessee operations.-Developed supervisor and superintendent coaching program. Show less - Managed team, developed report, and submitted for $15m grant that was approved- Identified operational trends and collaborated on solutions- Developed visual standards handbook to improve accountability and usability- Conducted in depth cultural survey and developed solutions to address deficiencies- Lead leadership development facilitator in development program- Developed technology roadmap and built business cases- Facilitated vision development with management team- Managed high speed project team to complete feasibility study, business case, and grant application in 4 weeks- Managed dispatch department and system rollout- Acting Project Superintendent for 3 months through capital budgeting process Show less -Conducted northern Young Mine expansion study-Implemented drill maintenance strategy and maintained high availability -Developed training strategy for mechanics and implemented quality control measures-Improved safety culture through personal interactions, critical control observations, and focused line out meetings-Executed planned maintenance strategy and improved equipment availability-Works cross-functionally with other departments to achieve production goals-Managed department costs with a focus on reducing unnecessary expenses and collaborating with other sites Show less - Implemented Sandvik auto drill plans and conducted training with drillers- Piloted and improved daily shortfall analysis meetings with key stakeholders- Conducted drill shortfall analysis, used waterfall chart to communicate to crews, and improved availability of drills- Managed project to create new haul route that improved haul truck cycle time by 10%- Implemented leadership change among loader operators along with data tracking that improved haul truck cycle time by 20% Show less

  • Learning and Development Superintendent Tennessee Mines

    Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Senior Analyst Operational Excellence

    Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Underground Maintenance Superintendent

    Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Underground Mine Planner

    Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Underground Continuous Improvement Specialist

    May 2018 - Mar 2019
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  Austin Engineering Ltd

  Jan 2024 - now

  Regional Account Manager