Brett Armitage
Halls Head,Australia
Summary
Highly organized individual with expertise in defensive driving and a resourceful background in mining operations. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializes in operational oversight, safety compliance, and workforce management. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to ensure smooth operation under challenging conditions. Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, resulting in success in mining operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operator
HomeSpec Maintenance Solutions
04.2024 - Current
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
- Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, and repairing furniture and cabinets.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves, and other fixtures.
Driller
MACA Mining
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Operation of Caterpillar MD 6250 Drill Rigs
- Operation of Atlas Copco Mark 1 D65 Drill Rigs
- Assist as Leading Hand when Required along with assisting Bomb Crew
- Liase with Management on Drill and Blast activities when an issue may arise.
Technical Sales / Product Support
V2 Mining Services
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Prepared proposals and quotations for prospective clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including customer profiles, orders, payments.
- Attended industry conferences and trade shows to stay up-to-date on new technologies and innovations in the field.
- Analyzed competitor data to develop competitive pricing models.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to technical sales operations.
- Monitored competitor activity in order to adjust sales strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, engineering, finance., to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Assisted customers in selecting the most appropriate technical solutions for their needs.
- Created training materials for new employees related to technical sales processes.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies for technical products.
- Identified potential customers and established relationships with them.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
- Provided product demonstrations to clients.
Driller/Product Support
Downer Mining
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Operation of Atlas Copco 271 Pit Viper drill rigs utilising both DTH and Rotary drilling practices and operation of D65 Atlas Copco Smart rigs and keeping records and data usage of all Drilling consumables used on site
- Training new drillers in the operation of Pit Viper drills at the Roy Hill Project
- Conducted regular inspections of drill pipe threads and connections to maintain quality standards.
Shot Firer / Driller / Operator
Pilbara Iron (Rio Tinto)
03.2010 - 01.2014
- Operation of Terex Reedrill SKS, SKF, Cubex, (Sandvik DR Drills) Atlas Copco 271 Pit Viper series drills , Drilling blast holes both trim and production, Rotary & DTH
- Regular analysis of all drilling consumables and data keeping.
- Assisting Trainer and Assessor in training operations of drillers
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed according to schedule.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
- Trained crews on drill work procedures and safety.
Product Support
Sandvik Mining and Construction
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Research and development for drill consumables and development and setting up new drills with the appropriate drill strings
- Day-to-day customer liaison with various Rio Tinto sites in the Pilbara
- Data entry on drill productivity to increase revenue for drills in the Rio Tinto sector
- Created process improvements aimed at increasing efficiency of the product support team.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards when performing tasks related to product support operations.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas of improvement in the product support process.
- Provided technical product support to key accounts.
- Managed daily operations within the product support department including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks.
- Provided product support to customers, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Provided technical product support to customers, including installation of new equipment and troubleshooting existing systems.
- Evaluated existing processes, procedures and policies related to product support services and made recommendations as needed.
- Generated monthly reports summarizing key performance indicators related to product support activities.
- Identified areas of improvement within the product support process and implemented corrective action plans.
- Participated in regional product support meetings to discuss best practices and strategies for improving services provided to customers.
- Researched industry trends, competitor offerings, and new technologies related to product support processes.
- Built partnerships with product management, product support, product technology and operations teams to streamline product development, communication and documentation processes.
Drill and Blast Supervisor/Relief Superintendent
HWE Leightons
, Western Australia
01.2002 - 08.2007
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures without compromising quality of services offered.
- Analyze financial data related to departmental budgeting activities on a regular basis.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Managed budget for department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
Drill and Blast Operator/Supervisor
AWP Contractors
05.1997 - 07.2002
- Monitored quality assurance and safety standards to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated daily production activities and ensured efficient utilization of resources.
- Provided leadership, direction, and training to staff members on proper operating procedures.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for all equipment in the facility.
- Assessed employee performance regularly and provided feedback to enhance productivity levels.
- Operation of GD 5000 Drill Rigs
- Operation SKS Reedrill Drill Rigs
- Conducted regular meetings with employees to discuss any problems or concerns related to job duties.
- Shotfirer
- Design of tie in of shots
Education
High School -
Quairading District High School
Skills
- National Accredited Forklift License
- National Accredited Dogman's Licence
- National Accredited 10 T Hiab Ticket
- National Accredited EWP Ticket
- Construction Blue Card
- Various other training and courses can be viewed on my Operational Training System
- SAP 09020620 (Rio Tinto)
- PV271 Competencies RII31809, RIIBHD301A, RIIRIS301A, RIIBHD304A
- Operational Reporting
- Operations Oversight
- Sales negotiation
- Business Planning
- Budget Development
Hobbies and Interests
Camping and 4-wheel driving and fishing, Football, diving and cricket
References
- Aron, Jones, Drill and Blast Supervisor, 0438 378 320, MACA Mining
- Brenden, Webster, Drill and Blast Superintendent, 0427 243 231, Thiess Mining
Timeline
Owner / Operator
HomeSpec Maintenance Solutions
04.2024 - Current
Driller
MACA Mining
03.2023 - 03.2024
Technical Sales / Product Support
V2 Mining Services
01.2016 - 01.2023
Driller/Product Support
Downer Mining
04.2014 - 01.2016
Shot Firer / Driller / Operator
Pilbara Iron (Rio Tinto)
03.2010 - 01.2014
Product Support
Sandvik Mining and Construction
01.2008 - 03.2010
Drill and Blast Supervisor/Relief Superintendent
HWE Leightons
01.2002 - 08.2007
Drill and Blast Operator/Supervisor
AWP Contractors
05.1997 - 07.2002
High School -
Quairading District High School
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