Derek Brakels

• Identified and assessed potential risks related to blasting operations and implemented mitigation measures.
• Conducted safety audits to regularly assess and evaluate safety practices and procedures used in blasting operations.
• Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
• Supervised explosives loading operations, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
• Determined suitability for blasting activities and safety of personnel and property after conducting blast site inspections.
• Educated personnel on safe handling and use of explosives, avoiding injuries.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Shotfiring for Orica Townsville Quarry services. Looking after many sites and many different customer's as the only Shotfirer in the crew during this period.

Tasks included the above already listed as well as

- Boretracking hole deviation survey

-Transporting IE HE all around North and central Qld

-Shot designing using Orica's shotplus Programme

- Dealing with Quarry managers and external drill and blast personnel

Bench Prep ( hole dipping , placing stemming , data entry ,loading design)

As an MMU operator for Orica Quarry services I looked after all facets of the job regarding Running and maintaining the MMU and productive loading of various products at many different sites around north and central QLD.

MMU operator For Orica Bajool Quarry Services