Brad Smith

2/10/2015
Boise, ID

Position Desired

Mining Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

EDUCATION

University of Idaho, College of Mines, Moscow, ID
May 2001
Bachelor of Science Mining Engineering

EXPERIENCE

Imerys North American Carbonates
September 2011 – April 2013
Division Senior Mine Engineer
Worked with MSHA to address safety concerns at the Whitestone Mine and implemented new instrumentation to monitor stresses in the pillars of the underground mine. Worked on short-range, mid-range, and life of mine for all of Imerys North America operations using Whittle Optimization Software and Surpac™ modeling software. Performed routine site visits at all operations to address various engineering concerns at each operation.

Robinson Nevada Mining Corporation
May 2009 – December 2010
Senior Mine Engineer
Prepared long, mid- and short-range mine planning for 200-ktpd open-pit Cu mine using MineSite modeling software. Prepared life of mine plans and annual mine budgets. Designed laybacks and new pit developments. Supervised survey crews.

Palladon Iron Corporation
July 2008 – April 2009
Mine Engineer
Prepared long- and short-range mine planning for open-pit iron mine using Vulcan modeling software. Supervised small group of administration professionals and mine contractors at site. Worked with engineering consultants on environmental projects. Developed new ore reserves and mine design based on new economic models and projections.

Century Mining Corporation, Blaine, WA
January 2007 – June 2008
Mine Engineer - Staff
Prepared feasibility study and cash flow analysis for sister company, Tamerlane Ventures, Incorporated on a lead/zinc deposit in the Northwest Territories. Met with contractors and vendors to pursue construction agreements for the development of the Tamerlane Ventures Project. Designed underground infrastructure for a new portal in the Sigma Pit for Century Mining Corporation in Val-d’Or, Quebec and estimated ore reserves using Vulcan modeling software. Prepared detailed schedules of mine plans and underground mine development using Microsoft Project Professional.

Prepared cash-costs for NI43-101 compliant documents and prepared permits and designs for regulatory committees for the development of a new underground portal and exploration drifts. Worked closely with the senior and chief engineer to develop a detailed production and exploration schedule at the Sigma/Lamaque Mine in Val-d’Or Quebec.

US Silver Corporation, Wallace, ID
September 2005 – January 2007
Mine Engineer II
Created detailed mine maps and monthly plans for underground operations. Surveyed stopes, drifts, diamond drill holes, and surface projects. Designed new developments for exploration targets and stope designs using a combination of AutoCAD and GEMCOM software. Assisted in ventilation surveys and controls. Worked on ...

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