Nicholas Knorr
Cairnbrook
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Corsa Coal, excelling in coal quality assessment and production monitoring. Proven leadership in optimizing operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety management. Skilled in equipment operation and problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality results through teamwork and attention to detail.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Coal Sampler
Corsa Coal
Friedens
01.2024 - Current
- As a coal sampler, I assisted the quality manager in the daily preparation of coal to meet daily specifications.
- I was in charge of the organization with the raw coal yard, the collection of raw and clean coal samples, and making sure the samples were tagged properly and taken to the correct facility for further analysis.
- Duties also included operating a front-end loader, stacking coal, building ramps, and loading trucks and trains as they came in.
Plant Operator /Shift Supervisor
Corsa Coal /PBS Coals
Friedens
03.2011 - 01.2024
- I led a team in the day-to-day operations of the preparation plant.
- As a plant operator, I operated the plant using a computer to maintain a continuous flow for the coal.
- Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
- Adjusted equipment settings to alter production conditions and meet different product specifications.
- Implemented changes as directed by management in order to optimize operational efficiency.
- Operated and monitored pumps, and other equipment to ensure efficient plant operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems as needed.
- Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety.
Class A CDL Driver
Hruska Trucking INC
Windber
- Operating tractor trailers including frameless dump trailers and hazmat tanker trailers.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
FloridaSkills
- Coal quality assessment
- Sample collection techniques
- Production monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety management
- Team leadership
- Preventive maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Basic computer literacy
- Quality control management
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Heavy equipment operator
- Welder
- CDL Class A Driver
Timeline
Coal Sampler
Corsa Coal
01.2024 - Current
Plant Operator /Shift Supervisor
Corsa Coal /PBS Coals
03.2011 - 01.2024
Class A CDL Driver
Hruska Trucking INC
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
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