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Ethan Carpenter

Perth

Summary

A developing Drill & Blast Supervisor with a proven track record of safety and commitment, demonstrating expertise in strategic planning, team leadership and safety. Skilled in utilizing Orica ShotPlus & Deswik.CAD for advanced blast designs and excelling in interpersonal communication. Achieved significant improvements in safety and efficiency, underscoring a commitment to professionalism and attention to detail.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drill & Blast Supervisor

Aurenne Mining Group
08.2024 - Current
  • Adhere to a strict PPE code
  • Supervision of all Drill & Blast activities
  • Blast Controller duties
  • Purchasing and Ordering of monthly consumables
  • Create Blast Designs via Orica ShotPlus & Deswik.CAD/OBD
  • Attend and assist in Weekly & Monthly planning meetings
  • Conduct Daily & Weekly Inspections
  • Acting Lead Investigator for Drill & Blast events
  • Create complex Tie In & Timing Designs
  • Team management/ instruction under emergency response situations

Drill & Blast Leading Hand

Aurenne Mining Group
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Adhere to a strict PPE code
  • Blast Controller duties
  • Operation of Epiroc T45 SmartRoc
  • Operation of Water Cart
  • Operation, Calibration and Maintenance of MMU/MPU
  • Use of TopCon Survey Equipment
  • Tie in advanced explosive patterns
  • Advanced understanding of blasting techniques
  • Conduct Daily & Weekly Inspections
  • Assist the Lead Investigator for Drill & Blast events
  • Create complex Tie In & Timing Designs
  • Team management/ instruction under emergency response situations

Driller Shotfirer

Dynamic Drill & Blast
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Adhere to a strict PPE code
  • Blast Guard Duties
  • Operation and Maintenance of Epiroc T45 SmartRoc
  • Operation of Water Cart & Service Truck
  • Operation of MMU/MPU
  • Tie in advanced explosive patterns
  • Advanced understanding of blasting techniques
  • Team management/ instruction under emergency response situations

Senior Shotfirer

Action Drill & Blast
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Adhere to a strict PPE code
  • Supervision of Blast Crew & all blasting activities
  • Blast Controller & Blast Sweeper duties
  • Operation and Maintenance of Atlas Copco D65S & D65XLF Drill Rig
  • Operation of Water Cart
  • Operation, Calibration and Maintenance of MMU/MPU
  • Create Blast Designs via Orica ShotPlus
  • Design and Modify Drill & Blast Designs and Proposals
  • Create complex Tie In & Timing Designs
  • Tie in advanced explosive patterns
  • Advanced understanding of blasting techniques
  • Team management/ instruction under emergency response situations

Shotfirers Assistant & MPU Operator

NRW Contracting
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Adhere to a strict PPE code
  • Attend Daily PSI meetings
  • Prime Blast holes with explosives
  • Operation of MMU/MPU
  • Follow Magazine protocols when removing explosives
  • Connecting detonators to primed Blast holes
  • Blast guard duties around exclusion zone
  • Make up drill patterns from Blast proposal
  • Checking depth of drilled Blast Holes
  • Operation of IT for Stemming & Explosives delivery
  • Advanced understanding of blasting techniques
  • Team management/ instruction under emergency response situations

HD Serviceman

B & J Catalano
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Adhere to a strict PPE code
  • Attend Daily toolbox meetings
  • Service Heavy Diesel Mobile & Fixed plant equipment
  • Service a range of Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu & Liebherr equipment
  • Service Diesel Compressors & generators
  • Fit Heavy Diesel components
  • General maintenance of machinery
  • Understand & Interpret fleet plans and movements
  • Problem solves mechanical issues
  • Fit & balance truck and LV tyres
  • Maintain clean and safe workspaces
  • Fault report tools or vehicles

Diamond Driller Offsider

Boart Longyear
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Adhere to a strict PPE code
  • Underground Operations
  • 12-hour day and night shift
  • Assist operation of drill rigs
  • Assist maintenance of drill rigs, rods and drill bits
  • Unloading core samples with correct markings
  • Assist MDR grade control
  • Pre-starts on LV's and Machines
  • Attendance of daily safety and operation meetings
  • Communicate with Charge Up on potential misfires
  • Completion of daily WPH and WPI forms

Education

Diploma - Surface Operations Management

Mine Training Australia
Perth, WA
07-2025

Certificate IV - Leadership & Management

South Regional TAFE
01.2025

Drill & Blast Masterclass -

Blast Management International
01.2023

Skills

  • Personal presentation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Research skills
  • Diligence
  • Fatigue management
  • Team leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Staff management
  • Communication skills
  • Professionalism
  • Microsoft tools
  • Blasting activities
  • Attention to detail
  • Strategic planning

Certification

  • Unrestricted Western Australian Shotfirer Licence
  • Dangerous Goods Security Card
  • Unrestricted Quarry Manager Certificate
  • Quarry Manager Legislative Exam
  • Statutory Supervisor Legislative Exam

Timeline

Drill & Blast Supervisor

Aurenne Mining Group
08.2024 - Current

Drill & Blast Leading Hand

Aurenne Mining Group
10.2023 - 07.2024

Driller Shotfirer

Dynamic Drill & Blast
07.2023 - 10.2023

Senior Shotfirer

Action Drill & Blast
08.2021 - 07.2023

Shotfirers Assistant & MPU Operator

NRW Contracting
01.2021 - 08.2021

HD Serviceman

B & J Catalano
09.2020 - 01.2021

Diamond Driller Offsider

Boart Longyear
07.2020 - 09.2020

Diploma - Surface Operations Management

Mine Training Australia

Certificate IV - Leadership & Management

South Regional TAFE

Drill & Blast Masterclass -

Blast Management International

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