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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

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