Robert Oakes
Earlville
Summary
Seasoned professional familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction.
Multi-talented professional knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Steps easily into any production position and works hands-on with team members in need of improvement. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mine coordinator
Iron Oak Energy
Ottawa
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow across teams.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation for various project tasks.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration efforts.
- Plan for future production goals
- Adhere to a mine plan to expand into new Pits and mining sites
Production Supervisor
Covia Holdings LLC-Iron Oak energy
Ottawa
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and reduce waste
- Directed production teams to achieve operational efficiency and meet project deadlines
- Facilitated training and development programs to enhance employee skills and performance
- Implemented quality control oversight measures to maintain high product standards
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that streamlined operations and increased productivity
- Enforced safety compliance policies to promote a secure work environment and reduce incidents
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Prepared reports detailing progress made on various projects throughout the facility.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Managed Site by maintaining roads and ensuring they are clear of ice and snow as well as keeping the Mine site orderly and clean.
Process Operator
Covia holdings LLC
Ottawa
07.2017 - 03.2023
- Performed tests to accurately grade sand.
- Managed the quality of production
- Managed my time efficiently between loading trucks and rail cars while keeping enough product in the building to maximize Production
- Completed comprehensive tests on specialty grade sands, such as Acid over volume, Iron, Calcium, Aluminum, PH, Turbidity, etc
- Performed Maintenance and calibration of lab equipment to ensure safety and accuracy
- Input of data into several programs such as Excel and other lab programs to accommodate customers and to show a detailed history of our work as a company
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Assisted in troubleshooting processes when problems occurred.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, colleagues, vendors, and clients both verbally and in writing.
- Kept facility in compliance with established HSE requirements.
Utility Maintenance
Northern Partners co-op
Ottawa
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted senior members of team in High level Maintenance
- Performed standard maintenance on equipment such as trucks, sprayers, and pull-behind implements.
- Loaded class B and A tractor trailers with pesticides for agricultural fields
- Operated equipment such as Wheel loader, back hoe, and forklift
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Adhered strictly to environmental regulations regarding land management practices.
- Inspected machinery to ensure proper functioning before use.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment such as lubricating parts, changing filters and oil.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as clogged toilets and leaking faucets.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Assisted in the installation, repair, and replacement of various components such as doors, windows, locks, plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring, wall coverings and flooring.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
Landscape Crew Member
McDonnel Lawn service
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Executed routine lawn maintenance to ensure healthy and aesthetically pleasing landscapes
- Implemented effective mulching practices to enhance soil health and conserve moisture in garden beds
- Fostered team collaboration to streamline project execution and improve efficiency in landscaping tasks
- Applied advanced planting techniques to promote optimal growth and sustainability of various plant species
Education
High school diploma or GED - Agriculture
Heartland Community College
01.2017
Skills
- Backhoe
- Calibration
- Communication skills
- Documentation
- Forklift Experience
- Gardening
- Groundskeeping
- Heavy Equipment
- Landscape Maintenance
- Landscaping
- Production Line
- Production Planning
- Quality Control
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
- Production scheduling
- Team leadership
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Time management
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Pest management
- Erosion control
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Snow and ice removal
- Jobsite safety
References
- Sam Braley, +1 (815) 992-9252
- Tim McGrath, 1 (815) 252-2501
- Justin Rick, County Deputy 1(815) 712-1401
- Brooke Rick, Marquette Academy Principal 1(815)712-181
Timeline
Mine coordinator
Iron Oak Energy
04.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
Covia Holdings LLC-Iron Oak energy
03.2023 - 04.2025
Process Operator
Covia holdings LLC
07.2017 - 03.2023
Utility Maintenance
Northern Partners co-op
02.2017 - 07.2017
Landscape Crew Member
McDonnel Lawn service
04.2015 - 09.2016
High school diploma or GED - Agriculture
Heartland Community College