Luke Chase-Dunlop
Dianella,WA
Summary
Proud Wiradjuri man. Enthusiastic Undergraduate mining engineer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Has work experience in both geotechnical Engineering, Water Resource, Dams engineering and Open Pit Mining Engineering. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the mining industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Mining Engineer
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
Tom Price, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Improved mine safety by implementing risk assessments and hazard identification initiatives.
- Optimized extraction processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Developed short-and long-term mine plans with consideration for ore reserves, equipment availability, and operational costs.
- Collaborated with geologists to analyze geological data, resulting in accurate mine planning.
- Used Vulcan to prepare layout of mine development.
- Scheduled mining operations on a daily horizon in order to maximise crusher feed.
Mining Engineer - Vacation Student
Rio Tinto
Weipa, QLD
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed thorough risk assessments on a daily basis.
- Liaised with contractors and stakeholders on technical presentations, reports and presentations.
- Used Deswik to create a 3D reconciliation process.
- Developed technical presentations for stakeholders.
- Developed a tracking system using VBA and Excel conditional formatting.
- Worked with cultural heritage to better my understanding of significant sites around Weipa.
Mining Engineer Vacation Student
Yancoal
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Took on the Dump and Pit Service Engineer role while the current Dump and Pit Service Engineer was on leave (4 weeks total)
- Used Deswik and Haulsim daily to create dumps and optimised haul routes within the pit
- Drew up multiple plans for tasks/dumps within the pit and communicated them to stakeholders regularly
- Organised pumping priorities for the pit
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Undergraduate Engineer
GHD
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Applied mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products, tools and systems.
- Researched and investigated project requirements.
- Created JSEA's (Job Safety and Environmental Analysis) for projects.
- Studied blueprints to stay up to date on certain projects.
- Worked with Excel to created accurate data models.
- Worked with gINT, DRAINS and qGIS to model conditions.
- Drafted 2D designs, using AutoCAD software.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mining
University Of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW11.2023
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Production understanding
- Schematics understanding
- Multitasking abilities
- Good listening skills
- Computer proficiency
- Relationship-Building
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Troubleshooting
- Excel
- Haulsim
- Deswik
- Production Scheduling
- Vulcan
Accomplishments
- Achieved Platinum level academic award in Highschool
- House Captain in Highschool
- Awarded 2018 TfNSW scholarship which allowed work with TfNSW Engineers.
- Recipient of the Yancoal Mining Engineering Scholarship
- Vice-President of the University of Wollongong Mining Society (2021 - 2022)
- Vice President of AUSIMM (2022) ( Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy )
- Mining Society President (2023-2024)
- Rio Tinto Cadetship
Timeline
Graduate Mining Engineer
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
11.2023 - Current
Mining Engineer - Vacation Student
Rio Tinto
11.2022 - 02.2023
Mining Engineer Vacation Student
Yancoal
11.2021 - 07.2022
Undergraduate Engineer
GHD
12.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mining
University Of Wollongong