50+ years of hands-on experience operating electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators. Get remote operator evaluations, professional training content, and exclusive machine performance data.
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Training videos and articles developed from 50+ years of hands-on experience. Learn techniques that aren't taught in any manual.
In-depth video content covering proper techniques for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators.
Written guides covering everything from basic operation to advanced production optimization.
Essential safety protocols learned from decades of real-world mining operations.
Real-world production benchmarks from 50+ years operating every major manufacturer's equipment. This data shows what your machines are truly capable of with a skilled operator.
Manufacturers often don't have this information—it comes from actual production at coal, uranium, and gold mines worldwide.
Tons per hour benchmarks for optimal operation
Achievable dig-swing-dump cycle targets
Fill factors and payload optimization
Side-by-side capability analysis
“My goal is to pass on this hard-earned knowledge to the next generation of mining professionals. After 50+ years, I've learned what separates good operators from great ones—and I want to share that so you can start producing from day one.”
Started in 1971 after technical school. Progressed from haul truck driver to electric shovel operator, eventually becoming the primary operator trainer at mining facilities across coal, uranium, and gold operations.
Served as senior shovel trainer at a major Nevada gold mine, then joined P&H Mining Equipment as a factory training specialist—traveling globally as both trainer and subject matter expert for product development.
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