Blair Craig-Schwebel
Gold Coast,Australia
Summary
I am an adept Driller with Plant Operation experience, I have gained my experience to date with Deepcore Drilling. I possess a Cert III in Drilling Operations, HR Licence, High Risk Work Licence, Rigid Haul Truck, Articulated Haul Truck, EWP under 11m, EWP over 11m. I have a Working at heights, confined space & white card, I am CPR, First Aid and Fire Trained. I am experienced in the operation and maintenance of MDR700, LM90, LF130 Diamond Drill Rigs. I am looking to further develop myself in a career and I am open to opportunities to do this including and not limited to self funding certifications and dedicating time to qualify in another field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller
Deep Core Drilling
Nationwide
09.2019 - Current
- Operation of MDR700 & LM90, LF130 ,HR Water truck and HR Flatbed truck as directed in a safe, effective and efficient manner to meet operational requirements.
- Working nationwide in line with operational requirements and at short notice on our sites across Australia- Mt Isa Mine, Eloise Copper Mine, Costerfield Gold Mine and McArthur River Mine.
- Assemble, position, and operate a drilling rig and related equipment in an underground environment.
- Dismantle, move, and reassemble drilling rigs and accessory plant.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs and lubrication of drilling rigs and assessor plant.
- Prepare tunnel sites by breaking up dirt, rock and other materials, including moving materials and levelling ground as required.
- Monitors operation of plant and ensures safety of other workers in tunnels during drilling operations.
- Operates auxiliary plant such as pumps to expel air, water and mud.
- Worked with geologists and client representives to ensure ideal recovery of core samples and meet adequate levels of productivity.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
- Ensured safety on the worksite through proper rigging practices and adherence to safety protocols.
Skills
- HR Licence
- Certificate III Drilling Operations
- Operate MDR700, LM90, LF130 Diamond Drill Rigs
- Articulated Haul Truck
- Rigid Haul Truck
- First Aid & Emergency Qualified
- Working safely at heights
- Confined spaces
Referees
Joseph Tupu
Personal Referee
0456895625
Joel Fernance
Senior Driller
Deepcore Drilling
0488747477
Joel Vitanza
Ops Manager HMR Drilling
Formerly DeepCore QLD Ops Manager
0488401045
Timeline
Driller
Deep Core Drilling
09.2019 - Current