Benjamin Morley
Australia
Summary
Skilled drilling professional with proven expertise in underground operations and equipment handling. Strong focus on team collaboration, safety protocols, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in high-pressure environments with commitment to precision and efficiency. Highly valued for technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Diamond Driller
Titeline Drilling
Rosebery, TAS/ Tanami NT
02.2018 - 04.2026
- Underground senior diamond driller
- Underground core drilling of both NQ and HQ
- Operating track mounted BLY LM 90/110 with DCI controls
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Complete routine maintenance and preventive maintenance
- Adapt to out of scope work
- Operated diamond drilling equipment to ensure efficient mineral extraction operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on drilling machinery, enhancing operational reliability and safety standards.
Drillers Offsider
Swick Mining Services
Rosebery, TAS
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Assist driller in running site keeping site and equipment clean and presentable
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and machinery to guarantee optimal performance and safety.
- Supported environmental monitoring efforts by collecting samples in accordance with regulations.
- Complied, understood, and supported corporate safety initiatives to maintain safe work environment.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Organized materials to prepare for use.
- Recognized and independently corrected hazards and unsafe actions and conditions.
Carpenter
Waterworth Building
Northern Tasmania
02.2016 - 04.2017
- General house construction
- Home renovations
- Rural construction
- Constructed and installed frameworks for residential and commercial projects using precision tools.
- Enhanced workflow by implementing improved methods for cutting and assembling materials.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to specifications and safety regulations.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Increased client trust and business reputation by consistently completing projects within budget and time constraints.
- Achieved high level of client satisfaction by providing customized solutions for unique carpentry challenges.
- Increased workplace safety, conducted regular tool and equipment maintenance checks to prevent accidents.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
Self Employed (carpenter)
Self
Northern Tas
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Sub contracted self out too both commercial and domestic construction projects
- Managed project timelines, ensuring timely completion of multiple carpentry assignments.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Researched and integrated sustainable materials into projects, enhancing environmental responsibility.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Increased safety on job sites by diligently following industry best practices and OSHA guidelines during all carpentry tasks.
- Supported the development of accurate project estimates by providing input on materials needed, labor requirements, and timeline expectations for various jobs.
- Improved efficiency on construction sites by maintaining and organizing tools and materials, ensuring projects were completed ahead of schedule.
- Achieved high level of client satisfaction by providing customized solutions for unique carpentry challenges.
- Increased client trust and business reputation by consistently completing projects within budget and time constraints.
- Increased workplace safety, conducted regular tool and equipment maintenance checks to prevent accidents.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
Carpenter/site Supervisor
Bridgepro Engineering
Latrobe, TAS
10.2011 - 03.2015
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
Laborer
Blh Engineering
Tas
02.2011 - 10.2011
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Conduct manual handling tasks
- Assisted in the implementation of safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents.
Carpenter Apprentice
Bruce Bender Building
Tas
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Assisted in completing construction projects in both commercial and residential from start to finish
Education
Certificate I - Health And Saftey Representative
Tas Tafe
TAS2021
Certificate III - Diamond Drilling
Axxis
TAS2019
Certificate III - Carpenter Joiner
TasTAFE
Alanvale, TAS2009
Year 10 - Life
Exeter High School
Exeter, TAS12-2006
Skills
- Underground diamond drilling operations
- Working to a plan and adapting to change
- Working on out of scope projects
- construction work
- mechanical knowledge
- HSR for team members
- Support other work members
- Construction and installation of concrete pre cast components
- Adaptability to conditions
- Problem-solving
- Hazard identification
- Underground navigation
- Drill string assembly
References
site manager titeline underground
Stuart Murdoch 0484650582
Titeline underground site supervisor
Len Harvey 0407716727
titeline underground site supervisor
brad law 0438570970
Timeline
Underground Diamond Driller
Titeline Drilling
02.2018 - 04.2026
Drillers Offsider
Swick Mining Services
05.2017 - 03.2018
Carpenter
Waterworth Building
02.2016 - 04.2017
Self Employed (carpenter)
Self
03.2015 - 02.2016
Carpenter/site Supervisor
Bridgepro Engineering
10.2011 - 03.2015
Laborer
Blh Engineering
02.2011 - 10.2011
Carpenter Apprentice
Bruce Bender Building
01.2007 - 01.2010
Certificate I - Health And Saftey Representative
Tas Tafe
Certificate III - Diamond Drilling
Axxis
Certificate III - Carpenter Joiner
TasTAFE
Year 10 - Life
Exeter High School