Mark Le'Ota

• Operated drilling rigs to extract resources efficiently.
• Reported equipment malfunctions and coordinated repairs with maintenance teams.
• Assisted in training new drillers on equipment operation procedures.
• Conducted routine maintenance on drilling machinery and tools.

Skills Achieved: Experience operating a 2157 long hole rig. Drilled down and up holes. Drilled up rises.

• Operated diamond core drilling equipment, including top-head drive rigs, in order to drill exploratory and production holes.
• Maintained accurate records of all cores drilled, and samples taken.
• Inspected drill sites for safety hazards prior to beginning work.
• Performed routine maintenance on drilling machinery and related equipment.
• Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress reports and operational issues.
• Collaborated with colleagues to ensure the sufficient completion of projects.

Skills Achieved: Experience drilling holes deeper than 1,000 meters. Interpersonal skills developed by training new employees' procedures and use of equipment. Experience drilling steep up holes.

• Conducted diamond core drilling.
• Set up and pack up of the drill site.
• Supported drilling process.
• Tran sported plant, equipment and personnel.

Skills achieved: Attained Certificate II in Drilling Operations. Gained hands-on experience of operating the drill rig. In-house certificate for integrated tool carrier. Experience working in a basket, replacing the vent bag, and hanging jumbo cables. Broadened knowledge of underground materials. Adapted to working underground for prolonged periods. Understanding of underground safety protocols and management.