Profile
I began in the drilling industry 20 years ago and I have been involved with exploration diamond drilling both underground and on the surface.
I have held the position as a Driller/Drilling Supervisor and Project Manager and during this period I managed underground and surface drilling projects in Australia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, PNG and Africa.
Recently I was employed as a Project manager in the north of the Philippines (Luzon) managing a 10 rig underground Diamond Drilling project with a major international mining company. My role required that I managed 120 nationals on the drilling team and 30 nationals on the Logistics and Admin support teams. I was then moved to Indonesia (Sulawesi) to manage two major exploration drilling sites consisting of 16 Heliportable/Manportable diamond drilling rigs. During this latest down turn in the drilling industry I have worked in the Crane hire/construction industry as a Yard Coordinator/Crane Driver and associated tasks including sandblasting/industrial spray painting, mechanical rebuilding and over hauling of cranes and construction plant.
I look forward to getting back into the drilling industry as soon as a suitable position is available.
Qualifications
• Trade certificate in light engine mechanics
• Current Driver’s license from HR to MC
• Certificate 4 in Assessment and Workplace Training
• Certificate of attendance: Hazard Management and Awareness
• Australian Mines and Metals Association: Supervisory Skills and Leadership
• Senior First Aid,
• Construction White Card
• Work safe License to perform high risk work – RB – DG – C1
• Marcsta.
• QMS1 – Apply risk management processes.
• QMS2 – Conduct safety and health investigation.
• QMS3 – Communicate information.
• 30538QLD – Alcohol Testing in the workplace.
• 30410QLD – Drug testing in the workplace.
Rigs Operated
• LM-75 and LMA-90 Boart Long year U/G Rigs.
• Boart Long year, LF 90 and 70
• UDR 650 and 1000
• Atlas Copco CS – 1000 Heli Portable.
• Alton HD 900 Heli Portable
• ID200 ID350 ID500 Indodrill Heli Portable.
Drilling types:
• LTK-48 and LTK-60 conventional drilling.
• PQ – HQ – NQ – BQ wire line drilling to 1000 mts.
• Water Bore Experience.
• PQ3 drilling through sands and clays.
• Geotechnical Drilling – SPT Hammer and Push Tube Testing.
Hole types:
• Deep hole PQ – (500mts) Unconsolidated broken ground conditions.
• Proficient at mud mixing to suit ground drilling conditions.
• Deep hole HQ – HQ3 – (1000mts) Surface and U/G
• Deep hole NQ2 – NQ3 – (2000mts) – Surface
• (Minimal Navi & Wedging experience.)
• Holes between +90 and -90 degrees in dip (ltk-48-60)
• NQ holes to +60. Pump up gear.
• Drilling through gas intersections.( Gas Monitoring)
• Drilling through high pressure water aquifers.
• Grouting complete holes.
• Mud Mixing – Drilling through Bad Ground and Shear Zones.
• Holes between +90 and -90 degrees in dip (ltk-48-60)
• NQ holes to +60. Pump up gear.
• Drilling through gas intersections.( Gas Monitoring)
• Drilling through high pressure water aquifers.
• Grouting complete holes.
• Mud Mixing – Drilling through Bad Ground and Shear Zones.
Hole Surveying:
• Eastman Single Shot
• Flexit – EMS
• Maxi Bore 1&2
• Reflex Ezi Trac
• Reflex ACT 1&2
• 2IC Core Ori Tool
Diamond Drilling:
• Deep hole PQ – (500mts) Unconsolidated broken ground conditions.
• Proficient at mud mixing to suit ground drilling conditions.
• Deep hole HQ – HQ3 – (1000mts) Surface and U/G
• Deep hole NQ2 – NQ3 – (2000mts) – Surface
• (Minimal Navi & Wedging experience.)
Down Hole Tools:
• Eastman film camera – Reflex Downhole Cameras – EZ-TRAC & EZ-SHOT
• Maxibore – 1&2 Orientation Tools – ACT-2 & EZ-Mark
• Camteq – Proshot Dual Camera Coretell – Orientation tool
Surface Rig:
• UDR – 1000 Long year – LF 70/90 Alton HD – 900
Heliportable Rigs:
• Atlas Copco CS-1000 Long year LF-70
• Indodrill ID-200/350/500 (Manportable/Heliportable)
Underground Rigs:
• Boart Longyear LM – 55/75 LMA – 90/110
• Sandvik DE – 140/150
Experience & Strengths
• Coordinating and the setting up of remote drilling projects.
• Liaising with major international mining company Geologists and Management
• Ability to communicate and delegate work instructions to nationals in a civil and non-offensive manor.
• Ensure that all Safety Management Systems are followed.
• The ability to lead and conduct company operations in a professional manner.
Characteristics
• Good Listener with excellent interpersonal skills
• Approachable, courteous and friendly
• Self- motivated, conscientious and efficient
• Timely and responsible
Career Summary
KORE Cranes Pty Ltd, Pinjarra W.A
(10-6-2013 – to Present)
Yard Coordinator/Manager, Licensed Rigger/Dogman/Crane operator
Responsibilities:
• Care and Maintenance of Crane and Vehicle Fleet and on and off hire agreement
• Contract administration.
• Delegate daily work/tasks to employees and contractors
• Manage parts and stock ordering via emails and phone calls to complete work in yard.
• Perform all rigging duties in and around facility
• Project rigging/Dogging – steel erection Acacia Prison Project Upgrade (6 months)
• Manage and execute weed and seed/Sandblasting/Painting and Steel Fabrication for a major client (Civmec Construction & Engineering)
• Safety representative for yard and onsite activities
• Manage workshop activities, stock control and housekeeping.
Achievements:
• Worksafe Australia qualifications
• Zero breakdowns recorded on equipment fleet
Indodrill: Philippines / Indonesia/ Malaysia
(26-6-2011 to 23-11-2012)
Project Manager/Drilling Supervisor
Responsibilities:
• Safe Operations, Technical Integrity, and Quality Control
• Promote all HSEC policies across the Project
• Control, assess, and report physical progress against Project Plan
• Promote and ensure sufficient training for all employees
Achievements:
• Successfully managing a safe and productive work environment on several large
• Surface and underground drilling projects in the South East Asia region.
• Building good relationships with key mineral exploration and mining companies.
• Working with a national workforce and overcoming the language and cultural barriers.
Winmax Drilling:
(20-8-2010 to 5-6-2011 End of Contract)
Field Drilling Supervisor
Achievements:
• Setting up and maintaining a 2 rig drilling program on a remote W.A Island in hot
• And harsh conditions.
• Moving, setting up and running the rigs as a Heli portable exploration operation.
Ausdrill Northwest:
(20-2-2010 to 5-11-2010 End of Contract)
Field Drilling Supervisor
Achievements:
• Maintaining safety standards as requested by the world class mining companies
• OHSE policies and work procedures.
• Setting up various new drilling sites throughout Western Australia.
Hagstrom Drilling:
(28-3-2009 to 18-12-2009 Contract Finished)
Field Drilling Supervisor
Achievements:
• Achieving good production rates through often very difficult ground with minimal loss of core.
Capital Drilling:
(5-7-2008 to 10-3-2009)
Field Drilling Supervisor/Project Manager
Manadi (Zambia)
Kainantu – Tabar Island (PNG)
Achievements:
• Setting up and maintaining a remote drilling camp on an island and completing logistical difficulties in moving rigs, setting up drill pads and supplies to complete an exploration program in steep, jungle surroundings.
Reflex Instruments:
(12-1-2008 to 10-6-2008)
Technical Sales Representative
Responsibilities:
• Travelling to mine sites within WA, training clients and drilling contractors on how to use the DHP.
• Maximize market penetration in assigned territory.
Achievements:
• Building a good relationship with the current client list.
• A presentation to BHPB Geologists on our product in their WA head office.
GOS Drilling:
(10-2-2007 TO 4-1-2008 End of contract)
Field Drilling Supervisor
Achievement:
• Completing site visits continually over two states covering 5000kms per week on the road travelling.
Xstrata: Mt Isa Mines.
(5-7-2004 to 20-12-2006 End of contract)
Underground Diamond Driller
Achievements:
• Training of new assistants on the day to day operations of the drill site and how to follow all the companies safe work procedures.
• Training advanced Drilling Assistants on how to drill and avoid down the hole problems.
Boart Longyear:
(5-6-1996 to 21-6-2004)
Underground Diamond Drilling Supervisor (2 years)
Underground Diamond Driller (4 years)
Underground Drillers Assistant (2 years)
Responsibilities:
• Ensuring that adequate duty of care is exercised in all aspects of your work
• Personal compliance with the companies Regulations and any site specific rules.
• Maintaining drill rigs, drill sites, and associated equipment to a high standard of operational reliability, service, and appearance.
• Supervise and train Drillers and Assistants in the correct and safe working procedures, the proper care of equipment, mud mixing, site housekeeping and any other activity needed to support the ongoing drilling operation.
• Understanding the terms of the drilling program and liaising with the Operations Manager to ensure successful completion.
• Consistently applying sound drilling practices and techniques.
Achievements:
• Starting as a Driller Assistant and learning all the drilling fundamentals off of various experienced drillers.
• Being promoted to a Driller, running my own drilling site and keeping up a good production rate and maintaining a safe work place.
• Being promoted to a Foreman/Supervisor and being recognized for my efforts over the years with this company.
