DESMOND OKENA
Cairns,Australia
Summary
Experienced Air Leg Miner/ Shaft Miner specialising in erecting steel props to support mine roofs and walls. Highly effective at installing vertical shafts and ventilation rises. Offering more than 18 years of industry experience and excellent history of safe and efficient performance. Safety-minded mining professional skilled in equipment operation and maintenance. Understands mining requirements and works great with diverse crew members. Reliable and punctual team player. Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shaft Miner
Redpath Australia
02.2025 - Current
- Participated in Emergency response drills to prepared for any potential incidents or accidents onsite.
- Consistently met production targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Maintained Excellent Communication within the team to ensure smooth coordination of activities across various sections of the mine site.
- Demonstrated strong problem – solving skills by identifying issues before they escalated into larger problems while maintaining a safe working environment.
Air Leg Miner
Kaiser Mining Pty Ltd
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Employed as an Air Leg Miner
- Collaborated with team members on complex projects, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high- quality results.
- Optimized drilling operations for increased productivity and reduced equipment downtime.
- Consistently met production targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
Air Leg Miner
Karora Resources
01.2021 - 01.2024
Air Leg Miner
West Auz Mining
02.2020 - 12.2020
Air Leg Miner
West Gold
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Rising
- Stopping
- Level Driving (decline and incline)
Air Leg Rehab Miner
Red Path (Olympic Dam)BHP
09.2017 - 09.2018
Underground Miner
CNGC Norseman
01.2011 - 12.2015
Trade Assistant – Electronics and Instrumentation
OK TEDI Mining Limited
01.2007 - 12.2009
Education
Basic Training Certificate - Refrigeration and Mechanic
Port Moresby Technical College
RECEO Solutions
WA Australia Skills
- MS Windows
- Internet Explorer
- MS Office Applications: Word
- Mine Rescue
- Quick Learner
- Worksite Safety
- Heavy Machinery Operation
Certification
- Air Leg Ticket
- License to perform Dogging
- Short Fire
- Working at Heights Ticket
- Scaling Ticket
- Operator Scraper Ticket
- Drive an IT Ticket
- Handling Dangerous Goods Ticket (DGSC)
- Confined Space Ticket
- Emergency Rescue Ticket (Road Rescue, Firefighting, Vertical Rescue)
- Certificate of Attainment in First Aid (FNQ) QLD
- Certificate in Working at Heights (FNQ) QLD
- Certificate of Successful OK TEDI Mining Limited Process Plant Induction
- Certificate of Participation in Care with Cryogenics- Liquid Nitrogen
Timeline
Shaft Miner
Redpath Australia
02.2025 - Current
Air Leg Miner
Kaiser Mining Pty Ltd
02.2024 - 01.2025
Air Leg Miner
Karora Resources
01.2021 - 01.2024
Air Leg Miner
West Auz Mining
02.2020 - 12.2020
Air Leg Miner
West Gold
11.2018 - 01.2020
Air Leg Rehab Miner
Red Path (Olympic Dam)BHP
09.2017 - 09.2018
Underground Miner
CNGC Norseman
01.2011 - 12.2015
Trade Assistant – Electronics and Instrumentation
OK TEDI Mining Limited
01.2007 - 12.2009
Basic Training Certificate - Refrigeration and Mechanic
Port Moresby Technical College
RECEO Solutions
Training
- Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
- Provide Emergency Care
- Participate in a Rescue
- Participate in a Rescue Operation
- Undertake Road Crash Rescue
- Prepare Equipment for Emergency Response