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Hugo PIGNET
Mining Engineer
Mount Isa
Summary
Underground Mining Engineer with hard-rock UG exposure, currently completing underground time. Experience in short-term mine planning and production support in high-risk underground environments with a strong safety focus. Analytical and solutions-driven, with strong collaboration skills and operational mindset. Seeking a FIFO 8/6 role from Perth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Mining Engineer
Glencore
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered Short-term mine plans for Mount Isa Copper Operations and George Fisher underground mine.
- Designed and optimised stopes, including drilling, blasting, and development sequencing.
- Coordinated closely with underground operations to deliver weekly mine plans safely and on schedule.
- Supported drill and blast design and performance monitoring using Boretrak2, contributing to improved winze performance.
- Conducted regular underground site visits to ensure alignment between mine plans, operational targets, and safety requirements.
- Currently completing a three-month underground rotation in development.
Mining Engineer Intern
Glencore
01.2024 - 07.2024
- 6 months internship introducing to Mine Engineering and Short Term Planning
HSE Supervisor - Contractor
Novacis
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Implemented and monitored safety procedures on a rehabilitation mine site, ensuring compliance with environmental Rio Tinto HSE standards.
Research Project
Research Institute on Mines and Environment
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Analyzed and optimized snow management on Tailings Storage Facilities to reduce contaminated water drainage flow.
- Development of field measurement methods and conducting drone surveys (LiDAR, Photogrammetry)
- Processing and integration of geospatial data using DJI Terra Pro
- Co-authoring a paper for the Tailings and Mine Waste 2022 conference
Site Construction Supervisor
Eurovia (VINCI group)
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Management of client relations, quotations, and site meetings on urban development projects
- Preparation of construction sites associated with technical, administrative, and budgetary monitoring of 2 projects
- Internship followed by Fixed Term Contract during summer holidays
Education
Engineering Degree - Mining Engineering
IMT Mines Alès
FRANCE01.2024
Exchange Semester - Mining Engineering
University of Queensland
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA06.2023
Preparatory Class For Engineering School (CPGE) -
Lycee Notre Dame De La Merci
FRANCE01.2019
Skills
Underground Mine Design
Drill & Blast Optimization
Technical report Writing
Deswik
Interests
Timeline
Mining Engineer
Glencore
08.2024 - Current
Mining Engineer Intern
Glencore
01.2024 - 07.2024
HSE Supervisor - Contractor
Novacis
07.2023 - 09.2023
Research Project
Research Institute on Mines and Environment
01.2022 - 06.2022
Site Construction Supervisor
Eurovia (VINCI group)
05.2021 - 09.2021
Engineering Degree - Mining Engineering
IMT Mines Alès
Exchange Semester - Mining Engineering
University of Queensland
Preparatory Class For Engineering School (CPGE) -
Lycee Notre Dame De La Merci
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working