Brad White
Kalkie,QLD
Summary
Dynamic professional with a solid background in crew supervision and training. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to safety compliance, ready to enhance team performance and operational standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Crew Supervisor
Roc-Drill
Carmichael Coal Mine, QLD
02.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily crew operations to ensure smooth workflow and safety compliance.
- Trained new crew members on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively.
- Monitored inventory levels for drilling consumables, ensuring timely restocking and preventing operational delays.
- Facilitated communication between crew members and management, addressing concerns to enhance team cohesion.
- Implemented safety audits to maintain workplace standards and promote a safe environment.
- Performed administrative duties including daily reports, stock takes, rosters, and flight bookings to streamline crew operations.
- Conduct surface rotary blast hole operations
- Training and Assessing
Multi skilled operator
MACA mining
Bluff, QLD
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Operated heavy machinery to support mining operations safely and efficiently.
- Surface rotary blast hole drilling
- Rigid haul truck operations
- Operate mine service cart (daily refuelling)
- Articulated front end loader operations
- Assist shot firer ( bench hand )
Blast Hole Driller
Hughes Drilling / Action Drill and Blast
Yarrabee Coal Mine, QLD
11.2011 - 04.2019
- Conduct rotary blast hole drilling operations
- Conducted routine maintenance and cleaning of drill rigs.
- Documented drilling activities and maintained accurate drilling logs.
- Ensure production targets were met while maintaining hole quality.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance.
Blast Hole Driller
Brandrill Limited
Lake Lindsay Coal Mine, QLD
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Conduct rotary blast hole drilling operations
- Conducted routine maintenance and cleaning of drill rigs.
- Documented drilling activities and maintained accurate drilling logs.
- Ensure production targets were met while maintaining hole quality.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance.
Blast Hole Driller
Dempsey Australia
Black Star open cut, QLD
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Conduct Downhole hammer drilling operations
- Conduct Top Hole hammer drilling operations
- Operate Mine service cart ( daily refuelling and servicing )
- Conducted routine maintenance and cleaning of drill rigs.
- Documented drilling activities and maintained accurate drilling logs.
- Ensure production targets were met while maintaining hole quality.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance.
Core Driller
DEPCO drilling
Newlands Coal Mine, QLD
04.2005 - 09.2007
- Conduct down the hole hammer drilling
- Conduct 4" conventional core drilling
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
- Calibrated machinery in order to maintain optimal performance levels throughout shifts.
- Maintained accurate records of drilling conditions and results during each shift.
- Performed daily safety checks on all equipment prior to use.
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Assisted in the preparation of drilling reports for client presentations.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Bundaberg State High School
Bundaberg QLDSkills
- Crew supervision
- Team leadership
- Crew management
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Machine operation
- Daily reporting
- Time management
- Proactive problem-solving
- Communication facilitation
- Meeting participation
- Proactive problem-solving
Certification
QLD Heavy Rigid Licence
Timeline
Crew Supervisor
Roc-Drill
02.2021 - Current
Multi skilled operator
MACA mining
04.2019 - 12.2020
Blast Hole Driller
Hughes Drilling / Action Drill and Blast
11.2011 - 04.2019
Blast Hole Driller
Brandrill Limited
09.2008 - 10.2011
Blast Hole Driller
Dempsey Australia
09.2007 - 09.2008
Core Driller
DEPCO drilling
04.2005 - 09.2007
High School Diploma -
North Bundaberg State High School