Kane Grace
Maroochy River,QLD
Summary
Reliable miner with technical expertise and successful history of policy and protocol adherence. Well-versed in using industry-standard equipment and skillful training others in proper operation. Bringing a wealth of experience and strong dedication to safety and productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Airleg Miner
Tuart/Norseman Gold Mines
WestAuz Mining
01.2024 - Current
- Specialize in rise mining, including mining escapeway rises and slot rises for longhole stope production
- Install escapeway ladders, cages, and build timber platforms according to plan
- Perform room and pillar stope mining
- Operate various underground loaders.
Airleg Miner
Plutonic Gold Mine
Catalyst Metals
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Leading stope miner and rise miner
- Responsible for slot rises for longhole stope production and escapeway rises for emergency travel
- Install platforms, ladders, and cages inside escapeways as per plan
- Perform scraping operations to safely remove mined ore
- Operate various underground loaders.
Airleg Miner
Mount Magnet and Paddy’s Flat Gold Mines
Premium Mining & Civil
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed all aspects of Airleg mining, including mining slot rises for longhole production stopes and escapeway rises
- Built timber platforms and installed escapeway ladders and cages
- Developed driving and declining operations, adhering to ground support standards
- Operated various underground loaders.
Airleg Miner
Paddy’s Flat, Fortnum, and Bluebird Gold Mines
WestGold/ACM
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Leading stope mining and pillar recovery operations
- Managed rise mining and escapeway ladder/platform installations
- Engaged in development driving, ground support installation, and bogging development headings
- Operated Cat 2900, Cat 1700, Cat 1300, Toro 151 boggers, and equivalents
- Installed and extended services such as poly lines and vent bags.
Airleg Miner
Plutonic, Nevoria, and King of The Hills Gold Mines
Pit n Portal Group
11.2014 - 05.2019
- Performed all aspects of airleg mining, including rise mining and escapeway ladder and platform installation
- Managed leading stope mining, scraping, and development driving
- Installed ground support and operated boggers for development headings and stockpile loading
- Installed and extended services, including poly lines and vent bags.
Airleg Miner
Tanami Gold NL - Coyote Gold Mine
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Developed airleg drives, benching, sub-leveling, and room and pillar stoping
- Removed pillars, installed toms, bolts, mesh, and gewi bars
- Charged up using Anfo and power gel, performed re-entries, and ensured safe work areas.
Scraper Operator
Tanami Gold NL - Coyote Gold Mine
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Operated various-sized scrapers to remove mined ore
- Communicated with airleg miners regarding ground conditions and plans for upcoming shifts
- Installed ground support, bolts, gewi bars, and scraper pins
- Maintained safety and hazard-free work areas.
Underground Nipper
Tanami Gold NL - Coyote Gold Mine
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Assisted jumbo and airleg operators, installed and repaired services, and changed out pumps
- Charged development headings and longhole stopes
- Operated Toro 151 bogger, Atlas Copco MT 2010 underground truck, and integrated tool carrier
- Ensured safe and hazard-free work areas.
Education
WA Shotfirer’s License -
12.2016
WA Dangerous Goods Security Card -
01.2012
HR License -
02.2011
Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) – Blue Card -
09.2005
Higher School Certificate -
Kooringal High School - Wagga Wagga, NSW
01.2001
Certificate III in Carpentry -
Skills
- Excavation and loading
- Vertical shaft installation
- Belt maintenance
- Pipefitting
- Hardworking
- Strong verbal communication
References
- Mr. Alan Wallace, Project Manager – Fortnum Gold Operations, 0457 434 838
- Mr. Gavin Chrisp, Project Manager – Nevoria Gold Mine, 0419 042 405
- Mr. Max Viskovich, Mine Foreman - Paddy’s Flat, 0437 208 326
Timeline
Airleg Miner
Tuart/Norseman Gold Mines
01.2024 - Current
Airleg Miner
Plutonic Gold Mine
08.2023 - 01.2024
Airleg Miner
Mount Magnet and Paddy’s Flat Gold Mines
03.2022 - 08.2023
Airleg Miner
Paddy’s Flat, Fortnum, and Bluebird Gold Mines
05.2019 - 03.2022
Airleg Miner
Plutonic, Nevoria, and King of The Hills Gold Mines
11.2014 - 05.2019
Airleg Miner
Tanami Gold NL - Coyote Gold Mine
12.2012 - 11.2014
Scraper Operator
Tanami Gold NL - Coyote Gold Mine
06.2012 - 12.2012
Underground Nipper
Tanami Gold NL - Coyote Gold Mine
11.2011 - 06.2012
WA Shotfirer’s License -
WA Dangerous Goods Security Card -
HR License -
Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) – Blue Card -
Higher School Certificate -
Kooringal High School - Wagga Wagga, NSW
Certificate III in Carpentry -
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