Desmond Haddon
Alkimos,WA
Summary
Attentive Driller with 14 years of experience in Blast Hole and Underground Diamond drilling. Adept at giving detailed instructions and ensuring efficiency and safety of drilling team. Committed to proactive maintenance and utilising my experience to train new team members.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Driller
Mineral Resources
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Completed drill patterns according to specifications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Liaised with management to communicate progress and address any operational needs, ensuring project completion to high standards
- Adhered to all safety procedures and protocols, promoting a safe work environment
- Trained new staff in proper drilling techniques, safety practices, and equipment usage, enhancing team performance and compliance
On the Job Trainer - Drill Team
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Tracked employees before, during and after training to verify attainment of training objectives.
- Produced detailed training reports to comprehensively assess employee performance.
- Supported and coached employees as part of successful training initiatives.
- Reached out to managers and team leaders to source requirements for training and identify needs.
- Operating Drills when not training.
Senior Driller
JSW Drilling
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Trained multiple team members on drilling operations, equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
- Drilling on DML Platform Rigs using 229 and 251 Drill bits. Drilling multiple pass holes with contour drilling.
- Trained on Sandvik Cubix 520 and Reichdrill RD350. Drilling angle holes and contour work, using 165mm drill bits. Bottom hammer.
Driller
OZLand
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed initial move and rig-up, rig commissioning and commencement of various rig drilling operations.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Partnered with technical staff to inspect and maintain Atlas equipment and oversee repairs.
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Trained several crew members on drilling operations, equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
Underground Diamond Driller Level 3
Barminco
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
- Partnered with technical staff to inspect and maintain Drill Rig equipment and oversee repairs.
- Trained rig crew members on drilling operations, equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
- Operated LM, 90 with 700, 1300 feed frames, Atlas Copco Mobile Carrier Rig, Atlas Copco Diamac U8 Rigs and inspected before and after use to maintain functionality and safety.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Operated machinery such as Rock drills, Grout Pump, Air Pump and Concrete Agitator.
Underground Diamond Driller Level 2
Barminco
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Provided expertise to support daily drilling operations including meeting and exceeding meter KPI's.
- Daily operations included setting up Rig positions for new holes, Gas monitoring, Grouting drill holes and Surveying drill holes.
- Drill Rigs I have been assigned include; LM, 90 with 700, 1300 feed frames, Atlas Copco Mobile Carrier Rig, Atlas Copco Diamac U8.
- Operated machinery including Rock drills, Grout Pump, Air Pump and Concrete Agitator.
Underground Diamond Driller Level 1
Barminco
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
- Completing drill plans, supervising and training trainee drillers, Setting up Rig positions for new holes, following and maintaining all safety procedures, and Ensuring all pre-starts are completed before commencing task.
Drillers Offsider
Barminco
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Setting up Rigs and Following Drillers instructions
- Maintaining Drill sites and cleanliness
- Following all safety procedures
Education
High School Diploma -
New Plymouth Boys High School
11.2000
Skills
- DML Platform rigs - 229 and 251 Drill bits
- Sandvik Cubix 520
- Reichdrill RD350
- D65 Mark 1 and 2 165mm hammer, 203mm hammer - Multiple Rod Changes & Angle holes
- D65 with Flanders system
- D65 Collar Piping
- SKS Platform Drill 229 Hammer Drilling
- Pit Viper (PV 235) 229 Rotary Bit - Multiple Rod Changes & Angle holes
- Sandvik D55K 229 Rotary
- MD 6420, 6310, 6250
- Service Truck
- Integrated Tool Carrier
- Blast Crew experience
Certification
- Certificate 3 in Drilling Operations
- Full Manual HR License
- Certificate of Achievement - Introduction to Underground Diamond Drilling Fluids
- Certificate 2 in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
- Certificate of Attendance - Manual Handling Using Manutention Principles
- Certificate 2 in Rail Infrastructure
- White Card
- Full Manual License
Timeline
Senior Driller
Mineral Resources
10.2023 - 10.2024
On the Job Trainer - Drill Team
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
04.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Driller
JSW Drilling
08.2022 - 04.2023
Driller
OZLand
01.2020 - 08.2022
Underground Diamond Driller Level 3
Barminco
05.2018 - 01.2020
Underground Diamond Driller Level 2
Barminco
08.2014 - 05.2018
Underground Diamond Driller Level 1
Barminco
09.2012 - 09.2014
Drillers Offsider
Barminco
09.2011 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
New Plymouth Boys High School
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