Haidon Griffiths
1 Holyrood Cres Ringwood, 3134 Melbourne Victoria,VIC
Summary
Resourceful earth drilling operations, high productivity, and efficiency completing complex drilling tasks. Possess specialised skills operating a variety of drills, performing routine maintenance, and interpreting geological data to inform drilling practices. Excel at problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring safe and effective project completion under challenging conditions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Driller
Contracted Drilling Services
Boronia, Vic
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Identified and evaluated geological formations to ensure safe drilling operations.
- Conducted daily maintenance on drilling equipment and tools.
- Performed directional drilling, reaming, coring, and other specialised techniques with accuracy.
- Operated mud pumps for circulation of fluids during drilling operations.
- Evaluated core samples collected during drilling operations for analysis by geologists.
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Designed protocols for rig moving operations with focus on minimizing accident risks and equipment downtime.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations related to well control procedures, environmental protection standards, and occupational health and safety guidelines.
- Managed communications between surface personnel and workers at the drill site regarding operational status updates.
- Provided instruction on proper use of equipment to junior members of the driller staff.
- Operated and maintained drill rigs and performed repairs and service on drilling equipment.
Driller
STAR Drilling
Thomastown, Vic
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment, such as pumps, compressors, top drives, swivels, tongs and hoists.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Counted sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes.
- Analysed soil samples taken from the drill hole in order to determine geology information about the area being drilled into.
- Provided technical advice when needed regarding appropriate tools and techniques used in drilling operations.
- Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
- Communicated effectively with customers throughout the duration of each job.
- Prepared timely and accurate logs and field reports to help management make accurate decisions about ongoing operations.
- Used test borings to collect, handle and log soil and rock samples and submitted for further analysis to identify critical concerns.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Conducted regular inspections of drill pipe threads and connections to maintain quality standards.
- Inspected mud tanks and other components of the rig floor to identify any potential problems or hazards.
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Checked drilling activities for compliance with HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
Skills
- Effective verbal & written communication
- Reliable and strong work ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Safety Inspections, Compliance and Emergency procures
- Physical Stamina
Certification
- First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)
- Construction induction training ticket (White Card)
- Rail Industry Worker Card (ARA& MTA)
- License To perform High Risk Work
- Forklift Safety and Operator Training Certificate
- Heavy Vehicle Driver license
- Front End loader ticket (VIC)
- Drillers License, CLASS 2 (VIC)
- Water Well Driller License
- Drilling Rig Operation Certificate
Timeline
Senior Driller
Contracted Drilling Services
08.2021 - 09.2024
Driller
STAR Drilling
07.2016 - 08.2021
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