Aaron Drummond
Manjimup,Australia
Summary
My partner and I are soon relocating home to SA from WA and looking for work together in a FIFO Role. I am a senior shotfirer and she is a blasthole driller. We would be seeking a Drill & Blast role together preferably on a 2:1 roster. I am experienced using electronic and non - electric dets, design tie-ins for blast patterns and work with the blast crew and engineers to achieve the best outcome possible for the client. I work well independently and within and leading a team. I have Heavy Equipment experience as well as some DML Drilling experience. I am fully covid vaccinated and look forward to discussing my application with you.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Shotfirer
MACA Mining WA
Gruyère WA
01.2023 - Current
- Independently running shots and being a role model to blast crew and supporting new shotfirers into a leading role to run their own shots.
- Pre- split and secondary blasting of oversize
- Use and handling of explosive in compliance with site and mining regulations and the dangerous goods act.
- Assessing each job to achieve zero harm by actively discussing with the team and escalating any concerns to direct supervisor.
- Comply with environmental procedures.
- Supervisions of all blasting activities
- Responsible for a large blast crew
- Blasting using electric and non- electric detonators
- Designing tie ins for blast patterns
- Spotting and clearing misfires with digger operator.
- Coordinating MMU on the blast pattern
- Magazine keeper
- Weekly stocktake of magazine
- Manage HE & IE deliveries into the magazine.
- Interpret and follow drill and blast plans including timing and charge instructions.
- Ensure correct timing and safety mechanisms in place prior to firing.
Senior Shotfirer
Murchison Blasting Services
Pilgangoora, Pilbara, W.A
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Independently running shots and being a role model to blast crew and supporting new shotfirers into a leading role to run their own shots.
- Pre- split and secondary blasting of oversize
- Use and handling of explosive in compliance with site and mining regulations and the dangerous goods act.
- Assessing each job to achieve zero harm by actively discussing with the team and escalating any concerns to direct supervisor.
- Comply with environmental procedures.
- Supervisions of all blasting activities
- Responsible for a large blast crew
- Blasting using electric and non- electric detonators
- Designing tie ins for blast patterns
- Stemming blast holes in a Cat 972H loader
- Spotting and clearing misfires with digger operator.
- Coordinating MMU on the blast pattern
- Magazine keeper
- Weekly stocktake of magazine
- Manage HE & IE deliveries into the magazine.
Shotfirer
Jarahfire Drill & Blast
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Independently running shots and being a role model to blast crew and supporting new shotfirers into a leading role to run their own shots.
- Pre- split and secondary blasting of oversize
- Use and handling of explosive in compliance with site and mining regulations and the dangerous goods act.
- Assessing each job to achieve zero harm by actively discussing with the team and escalating any concerns to direct supervisor.
- Comply with environmental procedures.
- Supervisions of all blasting activities
- Responsible for a large blast crew
- Blasting using electric and non- electric detonators
- Designing tie ins for blast patterns
- Stemming blast holes in a Cat 972H loader
- Spotting and clearing misfires with digger operator.
- Coordinating MMU on the blast pattern
- Magazine keeper
- Weekly stocktake of magazine
- Manage HE & IE deliveries into the magazine.
Shotfirer
Ausdrill Limited - Wodgina Mine Site
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Planning and preparation for Shot firing operations.
- Magazine Maintenance and Housekeeping
- Supervision and training of Shotfirer Assistants
- Supervision of all Blasting activities
- Ensuring all drill patterns are inspected for misfires and hazards and marked out correctly to the blast proposal in accordance with site requirements.
- Ensuring all blast patterns are correctly primed, charged, stemmed, tied in according to the blast proposal and fired in a safe and efficient manner.
- Placing explosives in hole collars & Assemble primers in charge holes.
- Testing primers after loading for errors/ Checking detonators again before blasting
- Developing positive and cooperative relationships with crew members, Drillers, Blast Engineers and Blast Superintendent
- Successfully maintaining safe and efficient operations and meeting challenging client deadlines
Shotfirer
Thiess Mining
10.2012 - 03.2018
- Explosives stock control
- Planning and preparation for Shot firing operations.
- Magazine Maintenance and Housekeeping
- Supervision and training of Shotfirer Assistants
- Supervision of all Blasting activities
- Ensuring all drill patterns are inspected for misfires and hazards and marked out correctly to the blast proposal in accordance with site requirements.
- Ensuring all blast patterns are correctly primed, charged, stemmed, tied in according to the blast proposal and fired in a safe and efficient manner.
- Placing explosives in hole collars & Assemble primers in charge holes.
- Testing primers after loading for errors & Checking detonators again before blasting
- Stemming holes and harnessing detonators
- Walking the shot and giving clearance
- Developing positive and cooperative relationships with crew members, Drillers, Blast Engineers and Blast Superintendent
- Successfully maintaining safe and efficient operations and meeting challenging client deadlines
- Ikon Blasting system & certificate.
Education
Cert 3 - Surface Extraction Operations
TAFE SA
Skills
- SA Blasters License 3594
- WA Shot firing Licence
- Quarry Shot Firing
- Dangerous Goods Security Card
- I-KON System user in open cut (Orica)
- Wheeled front end loader operations RIIMPO321E
- Conduct Surface Shot firing Operations RIIBLA301D
- Conduct Secondary Blasting RIIBLA305D
- Store, Handle and Transport Explosives RIIBLA20D
- Survery mark up / Topography
Timeline
Senior Shotfirer
MACA Mining WA
01.2023 - Current
Senior Shotfirer
Murchison Blasting Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Shotfirer
Jarahfire Drill & Blast
09.2018 - 01.2019
Shotfirer
Ausdrill Limited - Wodgina Mine Site
03.2018 - 09.2018
Shotfirer
Thiess Mining
10.2012 - 03.2018
Cert 3 - Surface Extraction Operations
TAFE SA