James Ellis
Mandurah,WA
Summary
Hardworking,safety orientated ,reliable blasthole driller with strong ability in all aspects of blasthole drilling and dedicated to the task at hand.Offering mental ,physical dedication to the company and team.Highly Organised , proactive and punctual with team oriented mentality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Blast Hole Driller / Leading Hand
Mineral Resources
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised and documented drilling operations.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed according to schedule.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
- Checked drilling activities for compliance with HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Maintained adequate quantities of supplies and spare parts for drilling operations.
- Provided technical advice when needed regarding appropriate tools and techniques used in drilling operations.
- Consulted with engineers regarding design specifications for each project.
- Adhered to corporate and job site safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Trained crews on drill work procedures and safety.
- Conducted regular inspections of drill pipe threads and connections to maintain quality standards.
- Adhered strictly to company policies pertaining to health and safety regulations.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
- Completed stock takes regularly of drill consumables.
- Run Daily prestarts .
- Involvement in risk management process documentation
- Utilisation of drills to minimise downtime.
- Interaction with drill and blast engineers on bench and in office to achieve quality blasting.
- Work on drill plans to achieve most efficient, safe and productive drilling
- Completed daily drill and blast work area inspections.
Blasthole Driller
Murchison blasting services
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
- Operated controls to stabilize machines and position and align drills.
- Drilled or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting and anchoring.
- Adhered to corporate and job site safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
- Drilled with Cubex dth blast hole tracked rigs .
- Pre-start rigs vigorously to minimise damage to equipment.
- Assist with markup of drill patterns when required.
- Assist trainee drillers with competency training on Cubex drill rigs.
- Help out drill fitters with maintenance and repairs to assigned drill rigs .
- Manoeuvre drill rigs on tight patterns.
- Ensure work areas are safe eg working around high walls.
- Complete pre-start,plods and end of shift to a high standard with excellent time management skills.
- Communicate with other mine site personnel maintaining poss comms at all times.
- Report any existing or new damage to drill rig on prestarts and to superviser straight away.
- Drill blast holes to correct diameter, depth and angle according to drill maps.
- Dip and record Q A of blast holes to correlate information with blast department.
- Make sure pattern is left neat and tidy for cross shift eg no rubbish or collar pipe left on shot.
- Communicate at end of shift with supervisor and cross shift for smoother operation.
- Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
Blasthole Driller
Macmahon
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Complete daily pre-start checks at start of shift .
- Complete daily take 5 's and hazard reporting .
- Drill blast holes to correct diameter,depth and angle as per drill map.
- Follow all safe work instructions as per mine site requirements.
- Maintain good housekeeping on drill pattern.
- Utilise good time management skills.
- Prep pattern with roller if required.
- Operate water and drill support vehicles if needed .
- Help with rod changes if required.
- 360 walk around to maintain safe work area and inspect rigs for any leaks or damage .
- Communicate with blast department about ground conditions.
- Operate T 45 GPS top hammer drill rigs.
- Complete paperwork to a high standard.
- Liaise with geos on the pattern.
- Poss comms with drill fitters to fix any problem as soon as possible.
Blast Crew
Macmahon
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Dipped and Q A of drilled blast holes
- Logged Q A into tablet for blast recording.
- Primed and loading of blast holes using 1 inch hose.
- Counting of detonators ,boosters , connector detonators for accurate logging .
- Helped shotfirers with all blast duties.
- Operate loader to stem blast holes.
- Rolled area with heavy roller to maintain good floors for drills to operate on.
- Magazine duties eg assist with stocktake and counts of explosives.
- Communication with drillers on the shot.
- Helped in training of new team members.
- Excellent house keeping,disposing of explosive packaging correctly.
Drillers Offsider
Orlando drilling
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Inspected and maintained RC drill rig for safe and efficient use.
- Maintained vehicles and RC drill equipment to promote consistent functionality and kept meticulous records of all repair work.
- Inspected and maintained all tooling for safe and efficient use.
- Protected personnel and assets by adhering to established safety policies and protocols .
- Pre start vehicles and drill rigs .
- Daily and weekly inspections and greasing of support trucks .
- Follow drillers instructions.
- Good housekeeping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coodanup Senior High School
Mandurah Wa05.2000
Skills
- Trained with explosives
- Safety trained
- GPS proficiency
- Glazing expert
- Critical thinking
- Competent drilling on Epiroc D 65 Dth drill rigs Mk11
- Competent drilling on Cat MD 6250 platform drill rigs
- Able to lift over 40 kgs
- People skills
- Problem resolution
- Organisational skills
- Active listening
- Microsoft Office
- Drill equipment safety
- Data management
- Flexible
- Leadership qualities
- Positive team development skills
- Competent truck driving
- Motivator
- Troubleshooting
- Coordination
- Tool maintenance
- Product expert
- Drill rig inspection
References
- Alan Connell - Director ABC Glass Mobile 0417 616 707
- Phil Head -Supervisor Orlando Drilling Mobile -0400 121 757
- Codie Fair -Drill and Blast Supervisor 0481 793 260.
- Alan Daniel- Superintendent Drill and Blast- 0422 749 128.
- Ben Foreman - Drill and Blast Supervisor 0438 456 658
Qualification
- Have obtained Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor / Mines Department.
Licences and qualifications
- Hr - b drivers licence
- Certificate 111 glass and glazing/glass processor.
- Schedule 26
- NRT integrated tool carrier.
- NRT Blast hole drilling operations/surface extraction.
Timeline
Blast Hole Driller / Leading Hand
Mineral Resources
08.2023 - Current
Blasthole Driller
Murchison blasting services
06.2022 - 09.2023
Blasthole Driller
Macmahon
01.2021 - 06.2022
Blast Crew
Macmahon
03.2020 - 01.2021
Drillers Offsider
Orlando drilling
08.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Coodanup Senior High School
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