Open To Work
Mathew Bolton
Mandurah,WA
Work Preference
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Shotfirer/blast hole driller
Macmahons, Redline Resources
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 D165oi Cat MD6250 down hole hammer , using Flanders and Minestar systems for Three and a half years.
Senior Shotfirer
MRL
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Working with Daveytronics initiation System training and upskilling people.
- LENS A-B pit
Shotfirer
BHP
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.
- South Flank – Area C
Senior Shotfirer
Ausdrill
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.
- Wodgina
Senior Shotfirer
Fortescue Metals Group/FMG
12.2015 - 03.2018
- 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.
- Solomon, WA
Experienced Shotfirer
Leighton Contractors/Thiess
07.2013 - 12.2015
- 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
Leighton Contractors
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.
- Kingsgate - Challenger, SA
Leading Hand Service Crew
Australian Contract Mining
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Leading Hand Service Crew and Charge Up, as a short term contract while awaiting commencement of above position.
- Norilsk – Maggie Hays
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.
Various Truck Driver Roles
01.1995 - 01.2001
- 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
Guildford, WA11-1994
Skills
- Safety trained
- Safety compliance
- Emergency procedures
- Equipment maintenance and operation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Experienced Shotfirer/blast hole driller
Macmahons, Redline Resources
10.2021 - Current
Senior Shotfirer
MRL
12.2020 - 12.2021
Shotfirer
BHP
02.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Shotfirer
Ausdrill
03.2018 - 02.2019
Senior Shotfirer
Fortescue Metals Group/FMG
12.2015 - 03.2018
Experienced Shotfirer
Leighton Contractors/Thiess
07.2013 - 12.2015
Leading Hand
Leighton Contractors
05.2012 - 06.2013
Leading Hand Service Crew
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
Various Truck Driver Roles
01.1995 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Guildford Grammar School
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
- Leopard D1650i Down Hole Hammer
- Caterpiller MD6250 Down Hole Hammer
- Flanders Systems
- Minestar Systems
- Air leg and Stoper
- All underground mining services
- Qualified Safety Representative
References
- David Blake Superintendent Maca Mining 0419194394
- Mafi Ifa, Supervisor Ausdrill, 0406228577
Education and Training
other