Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Leota To'omata

Develop Mining Services
Girrawheen,WA
1
Language
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience

Results-driven Charge Up Operator experienced in high-speed development and production environments. Achieved optimal outcomes through effective communication and attention to detail while maintaining safety standards. Focused on continuous learning and collaboration to ensure efficient operations and team success.

Work History

Drillers Offsider

4 Months
Frontline Drilling | 08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Collaborated with team members to execute daily drilling plans efficiently and safely.
  • Operated drilling equipment under supervision, gaining hands-on experience with industry tools.
  • Assisted in drill rig setup and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
  • Monitored supply inventory, supporting timely availability of materials for drilling operations.
  • Carry out all work to the the highest standards and with safety first and foremost.
  • Conducted routine inspections on drilling equipment, identifying potential issues proactively.
  • Supported senior drillers in executing complex tasks, rapidly improving technical skills and confidence.

Underground Diamond Driller

11 Months
Swick Mining Services | 12.2017 - 11.2018
  • Operated underground diamond drilling equipment to ensure precise and efficient operations.
  • Monitored drilling progress and adjusted techniques for optimal results in varying geological conditions.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on drilling machinery to enhance performance and reliability.
  • Assisted in training new drillers on equipment operation and safety standards, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
  • Conducted rigorous quality control inspections on all drill sites to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Achieved accurate core samples by maintaining precise drilling angles and depths for geotechnical analysis.

Underground Nipper/Service Crew

3 Years 1 Month
BHP Nickel West | 01.2019 - 02.2022
  • Thrived in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth operations and timely task completion.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time effectively to meet all deadlines while maintaining quality of work.
  • Offside Jumbo helped maintain consumables and gear contributing to quick efficient cycle time for the shift.
  • setup headings and look after all active work areas making sure signage and barricades in place general housekeeping.
  • Install ventilation, water/air Services, install & grout cables, setup Mono pumps, Brattice Walls. Keep underground mine running safely

Service Crew Leading Hand

6 Months
Pit and Portal | 04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
  • Coordinated scheduling of personnel and resources to optimize productivity and efficiency.
  • Led team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and address operational challenges.
  • Trained new staff on equipment usage, safety procedures, and company policies.
  • Resolved conflicts within the team promptly, fostering a positive work environment and collaboration.

Service Crew/Charge up

2 Months
Byrnecut | 11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Demonstrated self-motivation by completing tasks independently and meeting deadlines.
  • Engaged in clear verbal and written communication to ensure understanding among colleagues.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Using Dyno Emulsion charge Rigs Development
  • Anfo Charging Development

Charge up - Development and Production (ANFO/EMUL)

3 Years 7 Months
Develop Mining Services | 01.2023 - 08.2026
  • Executed charging techniques with Anfo and emulsion to enhance blast effectiveness.
  • Production charging Anfo/Emulsion
  • Booking out bomb and maintaining Magazine stock take daily.
  • Maintaining Normet Rigs, carrying out daily maintenance looking after gear to help with the efficient running of equipment
  • Logging Production firings, troubleshooting issues with Firing line circuit and resolving.
  • Stope preps, Pre blast and Post Blast
  • Watering down of headings and inspections.
  • Helping out other personnel in the mine during shift

Education

Certificate III - Warehousing Operations

Nationwide Trainning | Perth, WA | 11-2016

Skills

Charge up operation
Attention to detail
Standards and Presentation of work and areas of work
Task completion support
Hand-eye coordination
Workplace safety
Drilling operations
Communication with other personnel and Shift Supervisors to further progress and complete jobs to the highest of standards
Willingness to work overtime

Accomplishments

  • Helping Achieve Development targets week in week out
  • Prep/ Charge of Stopes on regular basis in shift.
  • Quality work carried out with exceptional standards

Certification

  • Working at Heights
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Dangerous goods Card WA
  • Shot Firers License WA

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Charge up - Development and Production (ANFO/EMUL)

Develop Mining Services
01.2023 - 08.2026Read More

Service Crew/Charge up

Byrnecut
11.2022 - 01.2023Read More

Service Crew Leading Hand

Pit and Portal
04.2022 - 10.2022Read More

Underground Nipper/Service Crew

BHP Nickel West
01.2019 - 02.2022Read More

Underground Diamond Driller

Swick Mining Services
12.2017 - 11.2018Read More

Drillers Offsider

Frontline Drilling
08.2017 - 12.2017Read More

Nationwide Trainning

Certificate III from Warehousing Operations
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Leota To'omata