Adriaan Nel
Perth,WA
Summary
Mining professional prepared for challenging role with focus on precision and reliability. Extensive experience in conducting topographical and underground surveys, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Highly collaborative team member known for achieving results in dynamic environments and adapting to evolving project requirements with ease.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mine Surveyor
Seam Spatial
07.2024 - Current
- Deswik: Extensive experience in survey data processing, and stope reconciliation using Deswik.
- Pix4D Proficiency: Skilled in processing aerial photogrammetry for volume calculations, stockpile measurements, and site mapping.
- Drone Surveying: Experienced in operating DJI surface drones for open-pit and surface mapping.
- Underground LiDAR Mapping: Proficient in Exyn and Hovermap LiDAR scanners for autonomous underground 3D mapping and geotechnical analysis.
- GPS Surveying: Hands-on experience with Trimble GPS and Leica GS16/GS18 for precise positioning and control surveys.
- Theodolite & Total Station Expertise: Skilled in using Leica TS16 and MS60 survey instruments for high-accuracy underground and surface surveys.
- Mine Development & Production Support: Conducted mark-ups, as-builts, and end-of-month reconciliations for development and production.
- Georeferencing & Control Networks: Established and maintained underground and surface control networks to ensure survey accuracy.
- Volume & Compliance Reporting: Generated accurate volume calculations, compliance reports, and stope void monitoring.
- 3D Modelling & Data Integration: Integrated survey data into mine planning software for decision-making and operational improvements.
- Safety & Regulations: Ensured compliance with mining regulations and safety protocols in high-risk underground environments.
Section Surveyor Construction
Capital PFS
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Royal Bafokeng Styldrift
- Specialized construction surveys including: Scan and profile of new excavations both underground and surface
- Stakeout of plinths and bolts within the recommended engineering specifications
- Alignment and setting out of all construction work including belts, pipes, dams, vent fans etc
- Leveling and monitoring of construction progress on a regular basis
- Alignment and dipping of raise bore for ore-pass, ventilation, emulsion, aggregate holes etc
- Construction of underground silo's, electronic houses, and dams
- Installing grades for underground belts, bridges, and tips
- Design and fit structures on MicroStation according to specifications
- Measuring surface contractors and underground mining when needed
- Royal Bafokeng Styldrift
Surveyor Grade 3
Sibanye Stillwater
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Underground Surveying, installing Grades, Board and pillar mining, Sinking Development & Bunkers
- Setting out of surface points and excavations
- Measuring sweepings, vamping's and compile all reports and payments
- Reporting and Bonus Reporting Including Contract vamping's and Statistical Reports
- Building mine design plans
- Fatal plans and all printing required
- Acting mine planner position, scheduling planning meetings, send out daily tons and reports more than once while also completing surveyor duties
- Left to start my own business
Surveyor C5
Aquarius Platinum
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: (Company bought over Sibanye)
- Underground Surveying, installing Grades, Board, and pillar mining
- Acting senior position more than once and successfully managed all duties of Senior including my own
- (Company bought over Sibanye)
Grade 2 surveyor
Impala Platinum
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: (Company bought over Sibanye)
- Underground surveying, installing grades
- Alignment of raise bores and box holes
- Profiling of main development ends with laser conventional mining
- (Company bought over Sibanye)
C1 Surveyor
Lonmin Platinum
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: (Company bought over Sibanye)
- Underground surveying, installing grades
- Alignment of raise bores and box holes, conventional mining
- (Company bought over Sibanye)
Learner Surveyor
RSV
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: (Company bought over Sibanye)
- Surface Surveying, set out Precision Points GPS Dump surveying and elevating of rails conventional mining MITIGATION
- (Company bought over Sibanye)
Education
Diploma / Certificate - Survey And Mine Valuation
Chamber of Mines University of South Africa (UNISA
South Africa08-2010
Skills
- Survey equipment operation
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal skills
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Check data
Timeline
Mine Surveyor
Seam Spatial
07.2024 - Current
Section Surveyor Construction
Capital PFS
01.2022 - 06.2024
Surveyor Grade 3
Sibanye Stillwater
01.2017 - 12.2021
Surveyor C5
Aquarius Platinum
01.2013 - 12.2017
Grade 2 surveyor
Impala Platinum
01.2012 - 12.2013
C1 Surveyor
Lonmin Platinum
01.2011 - 12.2012
Learner Surveyor
RSV
01.2010 - 12.2011
Diploma / Certificate - Survey And Mine Valuation
Chamber of Mines University of South Africa (UNISA
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