Chayse Clarke
Perth,WA
Summary
Experienced Indigenous Shotfirer with proven background in mining. Highly skilled in handling blasting equipment, complying with safety regulations, and coordinating blasting operations for maximum efficiency. Strong ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate teams to achieve project goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shotfirer
RioTinto
Brockman 4, Western Australia
11.2023 - Current
- As a shotfirer at Brockman 4, I safely conducted the charging and detonation of blast patterns in accordance with Rio Tinto's drill and blast procedures, and statutory requirements. Duties that also included firing with both Davey Tronic's gear and now Dyno's Digi Shot, completing detailed post-blast reports and explosive usage logs for daily operations, audits, and regulatory compliance.
Blast Operator
Fortescue Metals Group
Solomon , Western Australia
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Normal blast duties. QAQC, priming of blast holes, loading practices, stemming of holes, blast guard, and tying in - det cord, CDs, and electronic/DGPS. I was exposed to high-risk areas where we had to wear harnesses and inertia reels while conducting blast activities.
Truck Operator / Nipper
Northern Star Mining Services
Kalgoorlie , Western Australia
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Standard nipper duties include collecting bolts and mesh to set up headings for the jumbo operator, and inserting bolts into the boom to be drilled. Assisting the jumbo operator with minor maintenance work when required, and the day-to-day functions of physical labor.
Education
Wesley College
Western Australia 10-2018
Skills
- Driving an LV in an autonomous operating zone
- Operate AUSROAD stemming truck for both 18t and 32t trucks
- Operate water cart
- Operate WA 100, CAT 930, 950m, 972H, & 972M loaders
- Operate skid steer
- Operate telehandler
- Completed working at heights program (high-risk work)
- Operate Sandvik TH5511
- Driving LV underground
- Appointed shotfirer with Rio Tinto
- Using both Davey's and Dyno Digi
- Leadership
- Independent
- Honest, reliable
- Hardworking
- Problem Solver
Affiliations
- Hobbies consist of Fishing/Spearfishing, Camping, Motorbikes, playing football and being out on country in shark bay where I get to refresh and be around family who provide comfort and support while I'm at home.
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- Dangerous Goods
- Shotfirer license
- Working at heights
- CERT III Sport Coaching
Accomplishments
- House captain at school
- Boarding house prefect in year 12
- 1st XVIII football between years 10 and 12
- Honors in athletics
- WAFL East Fremantle Colts, Reserves, and League
- State 16's and 18's
Timeline
Shotfirer
RioTinto
11.2023 - Current
Blast Operator
Fortescue Metals Group
01.2021 - 04.2023
Truck Operator / Nipper
Northern Star Mining Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
Wesley College
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