Mathew Bolton
Mandurah,Australia
Summary
Results-driven Shotfirer with extensive experience, excelling in blasting operations and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance safety compliance and troubleshoot non electric and electronic initiation systems, leading teams to achieve operational targets effectively. Recognized for transforming team dynamics and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Shotfirer/driller
Macmahons
10.2021 - Current
- Originally Employed as Experienced Shotfirer using Electronics Digishot, Shotfiring duties, Loading Production holes, Pre-split, Oversize
- Currently In a driller Role, operating Sandvik Leopard D1650i Down hole hammer, with a minimum of 2 years
Senior Shotfirer
MRL LENS
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Working with Daveytronics initiation System training and upskilling people
Shotfirer
BHP
South Flank
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Appointed Shotfirer, and a Step-up Supervisor position in Blasting
- I have successfully developed new skills in Electronics (Dynos), trouble shooting faults and stringing in
- My role also involves upskilling our Trainees, training them in a safe and efficient manner
Senior Shotfirer
Ausdrill
Wodgina
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Appointed Senior Shotfirer with strong leadership skills and safe, target-focussed approach to operations
- Commenced with Ozland and transitioned on completion of contract
Senior Shotfirer
Fortescue Metals Group/FMG-Solomon
, WA
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: WA
- Transitioned from on Experienced Shotfirer to a Senior Shotfirer, managing teams of up to twenty, meeting targets whilst providing a high level of safety to the team
- Recognised by management to turn a team around to become functional, changing crews to take on that role
- To ensure a broad understanding of the full Drill & Blast role, I ensured I was trained and competent, demonstrating ability to take on new skills
- Have experience with autonomous mining and Ikon tie ins for blasting activities
- Working in multiple Autonomous Pits with MineStar
- Extensive knowledge of the Mine Regulations and associated legislative requirements
- As a past Safety Rep, I have worked on incident investigations and have been involved in risk assessment processes
- WA
Experienced Shotfirer
Leighton Contractors/Thiess
, WA
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: FMG – Solomon, WA
- Successfully transitioned to surface mining Drill & Blast, retaining employment with Leighton Contractors, then Thiess
- I quickly adapted to a new surface mining environment, completing additional shotfirer qualifications, with an appointment as Experienced Shotfirer
- My extensive mining experience was noticed early and I was promoted to Acting Leading Hand on a three month secondment, working with Ikon Detonators and running a crew of up to twenty people
- FMG – Solomon, WA
Leading Hand, Service Crew
Leighton Contractors
Kingsgate - Challenger, SA
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Employed at Challenger Gold Mine as the Leading Hand, Service Crew, working with a team, directing work practices, ensuring compliance with site policies and procedures, ensuring safety and working with Shift Boss to complete daily tasks as required
- Able to work autonomously and within a changing environment, setting priorities to ensure production and development targets are achieved
- Given extensive past experience with charge up, assist as required
Leading Hand Service Crew and Charge Up
Australian Contract Mining
Norilsk – Maggie Hays
03.2012 - 05.2012
- As a short term contract while awaiting commencement of above position
Paste Fill Leading Hand
Newmont Mining
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Underground Paste Fill, working with a newly developed operation, including installation, team development and trouble shooting
- All service crew duties
- Surface operations, including 980 Cat Loader, training of new personnel, project managed lay down yard, required tools and equipment
Leading Hand
Barrick & Barminco Mining
09.2001 - 08.2011
- Charge up & all service crew duties
- Ran two crews with all service crew duties
Truck Driver
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Various truck driver roles, loading operations, cartage and service including twelve months with the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley working on the Maintenance crew operating backhoes, loaders, tipper trucks, excavators
Education
High School Diploma -
Guildford Grammar School
Perth, WA12-1993
Skills
- Blasting operations
- nonel ititiation systems
- timing shots in the field
- Electronic initiation systems
- Drill rig operation
- Troubleshooting electronics
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
References
- Wayne Davison, Supervisor M.R.L., 0488197740
- Mafi Ifa, Supervisor Ausdrill, 0406228577
Competencies And Licenses
- Current Shotfirers ticket, expires 2027
- Dangerous Goods Security Card
- Experience working in an autonomous environment
- Tie in design, DipPlus and QA application
- Tie in design, Nonel
- Advanced experienced in nonel, det cord secondary blasting
- Experience in Electronic initiation systems (Dynos) (Daveytronics)
- Supervisory level skills in application
- Fundamentals Leadership Program
- Good knowledge of Heritage Areas and Mining requirements
- HC Driver’s license, Forklift Ticket
- Integrated Tool Carrier
- D65 drill rig experience
- Air leg and Stoper
- All underground mining services
- Qualified Safety Representative
Timeline
Experienced Shotfirer/driller
Macmahons
10.2021 - Current
Senior Shotfirer
MRL LENS
12.2020 - 12.2021
Shotfirer
BHP
02.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Shotfirer
Ausdrill
03.2018 - 02.2019
Senior Shotfirer
Fortescue Metals Group/FMG-Solomon
12.2015 - 03.2018
Experienced Shotfirer
Leighton Contractors/Thiess
07.2013 - 12.2015
Leading Hand, Service Crew
Leighton Contractors
05.2012 - 06.2013
Leading Hand Service Crew and Charge Up
Australian Contract Mining
03.2012 - 05.2012
Paste Fill Leading Hand
Newmont Mining
08.2011 - 03.2012
Leading Hand
Barrick & Barminco Mining
09.2001 - 08.2011
Truck Driver
01.1995 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Guildford Grammar School