Matthew John Hosking
Newman,Australia
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated leader within the Drilling and Exploration industry with over 20 year’s experience, including working extensively in multiple developing countries. I have expertise in the operation and coordination of multiple drilling rig operations, earthworks planning and execution, and geophysical survey operations – Surface and Underground. I am passionate about industry equipment improvement, including through zero energy, wireless remote, hands-off technology, and national training, development, and community engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Geoscience Supervisor - Hydro
BHP
Eastern Pilbara Hub
10.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Capital Limited
Tanzania/Kenya
06.2021 - 09.2022
Drilling Operations Supervisor
African Underground Mining Services – Perenti
Burkina Faso
06.2020 - 05.2021
Senior Foreman Drilling - Surface and Underground Operations
Barrick (Niugini) PJV
Porgera Gold Mine, PNG
12.2016 - 04.2020
Senior Drilling Trainer
Barminco - Perenti
Sukari Gold Mine, Egypt
06.2015 - 11.2016
Exploration Superintendent
African Mining Services - Perenti
Kenyasi, Ghana, West Africa
07.2011 - 02.2015
Drilling Supervisor/Trainer
African Underground Mining Services - Perenti
Kenyasi, Ghana, West Africa
06.2010 - 06.2011
Underground Diamond Drilling Supervisor/Leadinghand
Swick Mining Services
Perth, WA
09.2008 - 05.2010
Education
Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management -
Australasian Drilling Institute PTY LTD
07.2022
Diploma of Drilling Operations -
Advanced Mine Performance Training Services
11.2019
Diploma of Business (Operations) -
The College for Adult Learning
Water Well Drilling for Project Managers -
Australian Drilling Industry Association
02.2023
Skills
- Drilling operations management
- Budget management
- Safety management
- Contract management
- Inventory management
- Safety Technology strategies
Additional Information
Wire line, Conventional, Surface & Underground Drilling, LM 75, LM 90 & LM 90 with Rod Handler, Boart Longyear 700 & 1300 series, Boart Longyear LM rig mounted on Atlas H104 Jumbo Carrier, Tamrock UGR 90, DRA 800 and DRA 1200MP, KL 900, UDR 650, Sandvik DE 710, CS 3000, ArcGIS Pro, Primerva, SAP and Fiori, Oracle, Pronto and Sage, Outlook, Word and Excel
References
- Mick Kendrick, Geoscience Operations Superintendent, BHP Eastern Pilbara Hub, +61 (0) 419 961 102, michael.kendrick@bhp.com
- Sean Arnold, Drilling Manager African Operations, African Underground Mining Services/Barminco, +233 (0) 204 350 297 (GHANA), +61 (0) 488 577 734 (AUS), SArnold@aumsgh.com
- William Ward, Group Exploration Manager EAF, +27 (0) 78 586 5815, william.ward@capdrill.com
- Robert Burnett, Business Development Manager, Swick Mining Services - APAC, +61 (0) 407 009 007, rob.burnett@swickmining.com
Professional Development
- Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management, RII60415, Australasian Drilling Institute PTY LTD, 07/01/22
- Diploma of Drilling Operations, RII50615, Advanced Mine Performance Training Services, 11/01/19
- Diploma of Business (Operations), BSB50120, The College for Adult Learning, Partial Completion
- Water Well Drilling for Project Managers, Australian Drilling Industry Association, 02/01/23
Timeline
Geoscience Supervisor - Hydro
BHP
10.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Capital Limited
06.2021 - 09.2022
Drilling Operations Supervisor
African Underground Mining Services – Perenti
06.2020 - 05.2021
Senior Foreman Drilling - Surface and Underground Operations
Barrick (Niugini) PJV
12.2016 - 04.2020
Senior Drilling Trainer
Barminco - Perenti
06.2015 - 11.2016
Exploration Superintendent
African Mining Services - Perenti
07.2011 - 02.2015
Drilling Supervisor/Trainer
African Underground Mining Services - Perenti
06.2010 - 06.2011
Underground Diamond Drilling Supervisor/Leadinghand
Swick Mining Services
09.2008 - 05.2010
Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management -
Australasian Drilling Institute PTY LTD
Diploma of Drilling Operations -
Advanced Mine Performance Training Services
Diploma of Business (Operations) -
The College for Adult Learning
Water Well Drilling for Project Managers -
Australian Drilling Industry Association