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Darren Kenyon

Rivervale,WA

Summary

Over 25 years experience underground starting off as a nipper and progressing to supervisor. experienced at both production and development drilling operation sandvik jumbos and solos.Proven ability to manage operational tasks efficiently and maintain high safety standards. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing work conditions, ensuring reliable and results-driven performance.Experience in leading a shift and planning and coordinating the running of the shift to acheive targets. Safety orientated and work well in a team environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Cubex Drill Operator

Geodrill Egypt
Sukari Gold Mine
04.2024 - 12.2025
  • Operated drilling equipment adhering to safety protocols and operational guidelines.
  • Assisted in site preparation and maintenance of drilling sites ensuring efficiency.
  • Learned to interpret blueprints and technical drawings for accurate drilling execution.

Shift Supervisor/jumbo Operator/Solo Operator

Redpath Indonesia
Freeport Mine Indonesia
12.2013 - 08.2023
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
  • Coordinated shift schedules to optimize staffing levels and maintain productivity targets.
  • Operated drilling jumbo equipment to ensure efficient excavation processes.
  • Installed ground support to standards
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production workflow and minimize downtime.
  • Follow drill plans
  • Train nationals

Jumbo Operator

Troy Recources Argentina
Casposo Mine Argentina
09.2013 - 11.2014
  • Monitored drilling parameters to maintain safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Devolpment drilling
  • Installation of ground support
  • Training Nationals

Jumbo Operator/Solo Operator

Redpath Mongolia
Oyu Tolgoi Mine Mongolia
08.2011 - 08.2013
  • Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Development drilling as per plans
  • Long hole drilling following plans

Jumbo Operator

Xstrata
George Fisher Mount Isa
04.2010 - 07.2013
  • Development drilling as per plans
  • Install ground support to plan

Jumbo Operator

Barminco
Gwalia MIne
08.2009 - 03.2010
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Devolopment drilling and installing ground support

Jumbo Operator

AUMS
Lou Lou Mine Mali
2009 - 2010
  • Development drilling
  • Installing ground support

Jumbo Operator/Long Hole Driller/Bogger Operator

Byrnecut
Gunpowder Queensland
2007 - 2009
  • Development Drilling
  • Installing ground support
  • Production Drilling
  • Bogging of development headings
  • Bogging of cave stope
  • Loading trucks

Bogger Oerator/Charge up Operator

T.M.I Ireland
Lisheen Mine Ireland
2006 - 2007
  • bogging of development headings
  • Road maintenance
  • Loading of trucks
  • Charging and blasting of development headings
  • Working in 3 man crews to meet high speed development targets

Bogger/Long Hole/Charge up Operator

G.B.F Underground Mining
Kambalda, WA
2002 - 2006

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  • Long hole drilling operating solo
  • bogging of development headings
  • bogging of production stopes
  • remote bogging
  • charging of production stopes and development headings
  • installation and repair of services

Education

High School Diploma -

Gosnells Senior High School
Gosnells, WA
01-1995

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Troubleshooting
  • jumbo operator
  • solo operator
  • bogger operator
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Safety compliance
  • Multi skilled
  • 25 yeras experience

Timeline

Cubex Drill Operator

Geodrill Egypt
04.2024 - 12.2025

Shift Supervisor/jumbo Operator/Solo Operator

Redpath Indonesia
12.2013 - 08.2023

Jumbo Operator

Troy Recources Argentina
09.2013 - 11.2014

Jumbo Operator/Solo Operator

Redpath Mongolia
08.2011 - 08.2013

Jumbo Operator

Xstrata
04.2010 - 07.2013

Jumbo Operator

Barminco
08.2009 - 03.2010

Jumbo Operator

AUMS
2009 - 2010

Jumbo Operator/Long Hole Driller/Bogger Operator

Byrnecut
2007 - 2009

Bogger Oerator/Charge up Operator

T.M.I Ireland
2006 - 2007

Bogger/Long Hole/Charge up Operator

G.B.F Underground Mining
2002 - 2006

High School Diploma -

Gosnells Senior High School
Darren Kenyon