Moses Lupalrea
Wattle Grove,WA
Summary
A mining geologist with 18 years of expertise in the mining sector. Skilled in using various mine site geology software (Leapfrog, Datamine, Studio Mapper, Acquire, Deswik Mapper and Deswik Scheduler, Deswik MDM user). Proficient in Grade Control Model Estimation, Wireframing, Core logging, Data analysis, QAQC, Australian Mine site safety standards (OHS Representative), diamond drill schedule management, drill hole design, junior and project geologist coaching and senior onsite leadership. Able to produce reports that present complex mining information in a clear, precise and professional manner. Focused Geologist with many years of industry experience. Energetic critical-thinker focused on prioritization of projects while developing detailmodels for reports and decision-making. Available to relocate for right job opportunity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Underground Geologist
BHP
Cliffs Underground Mine, Northern Operations
09.2023 - Current
- Designed and managed grade control drill programs
- Utilized geological software packages Leapfrog and Datamine to create wireframes for data visualization
- Generate and Estimation of grade-control block models for UG mining
- Manage the grade control delivery schedule with planning engineers
- Geological mapping and interpretation of Underground drive walls
- Collected drill hole data safely and timely, entering it into the geological database
- Maintained a high level of communication to ensure smooth transportation of ore while managing Road Train (Cube) operations between Cliffs and Leinster.
- Performed end-of-month and quarterly reconciliations
- Conducted aerial surveys of stockpiles using the Drone and Propeller technology
- Enhanced the implementation of site safety policies and procedures, resulting in sustained safety performance among business partners.
Senior Underground Geologist
BHP
Leinster Underground Mine, Northern Operations
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided guidance and supervision to mine geologists, UG technicians, and contractors as part of managing mine geology functions.
- Supporting the enhancement of geological models by assisting with their development and regular upkeep
- Contributed to mine to mill reconciliations and periodic reporting tasks.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of geological procedures and processes.
- Mentored and supervised UG Mine Geologists and UG Mine Technicians
- Coached and trained Project geologists in grade control modelling and wireframing
- Designed and managed grade control drill programs
- Managing the Leinster ROM to ensure road trains are tipping in the designated dump locations
- End of Month and Quarterly Reconciliations
- Performed stockpile surveys by utilizing the capabilities of a drone with Propeller technology.
- Promoted site safety policies and procedures while ensuring safety performance of business partners.
- Participated in various field leadership roles, actively contributing to team safety meetings and effectively managing key safety investigations
- Demonstrated culture aligned with BHP Charter values, Respectful behaviours, and vision
- Developed and maintained improvement projects by leveraging BHP Operating System (BOS)
- Completed additional tasks as assigned by the Mine Geology Superintendent and the Mine Geology Manager.
Project Geologist
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd.
Granny Smith Gold Mine, WA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Assumed role as Acting Senior Geologist for a three-month period.
- Reconciled mined stopes for stope reconciliation
- Produced weekly and end-of-month reports for the geology manager
- Managed and executed business improvement projects including the HW dilution project.
- Provided coaching and training for mine geologists and project geologists when necessary
- Filled in for Senior and Project Modelling Geologists during their absences
- Designed and managed grade control drill programs.
- Performed geological core logging of drilled core.
- Conducted geological mapping and interpreted underground drive walls
- Fostered a culture of safety by organizing and conducting regular safety meetings with business partners.
- Executed additional tasks assigned by Senior Mine Geologist and Mine Geology Manager.
Project Geologist - Drilling
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd.
Granny Smith Gold Mine, WA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Directed the execution of drill programs within specified timeframes, focusing on delivering project milestones such as drilling targets and resource model requirements.
- The effective scheduling and management of 6 drill rigs resulted in enhanced efficiency and productivity.
- Managed end-of-month costs efficiently, ensuring financial targets were met consistently.
- Performed sampling duties for both metallurgical and geotechnical purposes in resource drilling.
- Managed delivery schedule of resource conversion targets to align with the Resource model schedule.
- Performed in-depth geological core logging analysis on drilled core
- Maintained timely and safe collection of drill hole data, as well as receipt of assays in accordance with Resource data cut off dates.
- Managed interactions with supervisors, engineering department, and contractors to ensure effective communication at Barminco drilling.
- Promoted site safety policies and procedures, ensuring the maintenance of safety performance for business partners.
- Collaborated with Engineering, Electrical, and UG mining teams to ensure discussion and scheduling of future drill platforms.
Project Geologist - Modelling
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd.
Granny Smith Gold Mine, WA
06.2015 - 10.2020
- Designed and managed grade control drill programs
- Proficient in wireframing using geological software packages such as Leapfrog and Datamine
- Generated and estimated grade-control block models for UG mining
- Managed grade control model delivery schedule in collaboration with planning engineers
- Conducted geological core logging of drilled core samples
- Conducted geological mapping and interpreted underground drive walls
- Collected Drill hole data in a safe and timely manner, entering it into the geological database
- Maintained strong communication channels with supervisors, engineering department, and contractors
- Ensured adherence to site safety policies and procedures, resulting in enhanced safety performance among business partners.
- Carried out extra duties given by Senior Mine Geologist and Mine Geology Manager.
Mine Geologist
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd.
Granny Smith Gold Mine, WA
04.2011 - 05.2015
- Managed material movement to stockpile and ROM with accuracy in grading utilizing Pitram.
- Geological Core Logging of Drilled Core
- Performed geological mapping and interpreted underground drive walls
- Mapped and sampled development headings
- Ensured accuracy and reliability of assay results through rigorous QAQC procedures
- Designed and planned Diamond Drill Programs
- Effectively oversaw the management of Contractors (Barminco) and the scheduling of Diamond Drill Rig Drilling to meet the demands of day-to-day mine site operations.
- Collected drill hole data safely and promptly for entry into the geological database
- Maintained ongoing collaboration with supervisors, engineering department, and contractors
- Promoted site safety policies and procedures, ensuring the safety performance of business partners.
- Actively involved in Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Executed additional responsibilities assigned by the Senior Mine Geologist and the Mine Geology Manager.
Open Pit Mine Geologist
Newcrest Mining Limited
Lihir Gold Mine, Lihir Island, PNG
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Conducted blast hole logging and blast hole production sampling
- Supervised and scheduled Pit technicians for daily mine geology operations.
- Dig blocks mark up and Maintenance
- Implemented the use of Acquire Database to ensure QAQC and generate assays for the Grade Control System
- Utilized Mine-Sight software for the creation of Grade Control Block Models.
- Created daily mining block models for efficient mining operations
- Compiled and analysed daily haulage data reported through mine dispatch.
- Monitored and managed stockpile balances
- Compiled monthly and weekly QAQC reports
- Compiled and distributed weekly Mineralogy reports for the mill, facilitating a smooth ore blending process
- Completed weekly reconciliations of material movements according to production schedule
- Planned and maintained consistent ore feed for process plant according to ore blend plans.
- Liaised with Pit Supervisors, Drill Supervisors & Drillers, Mine Surveyors and Mining Engineers
- Performed additional responsibilities assigned by the Senior Mine Geologist and Mine Geology Superintendent
- Oversaw safety management and facilitated regular safety meetings to promote awareness.
Junior Exploration Geologist
Barrick Gold of Australia -Osborne Mines
Townsville , QLD
10.2008 - 09.2009
- Supervised and interpreted various types of drilling techniques, including surface diamond, percussion, and air-core drilling
- Proficient in geological drafting using DHExplorer and ArcView 8.0
- Collected Drill hole data safely and promptly and inputted it into geological database
- Conducted down-hole surveys utilizing Gyro technology for surface diamond drilling.
- Performed workplace safety inspections across all areas within the Exploration Department.
- Maintained Safety performance of Business partners and Osborne Personal
- Enhanced task execution alignment between business partners and planned objectives.
Open Pit Mine Geologist
Newcrest Mining Limited ]
Lihir Gold Mine, Lihir, PNG
02.2008 - 09.2008
- Blast hole Logging & Blast hole Production Sampling
- Supervision & Scheduling of Samplers
- Dig blocks mark up and Maintenance
- Liaison with Pit Supervisors, Drill Supervisors & Drillers, Mine Surveyors and Mining Engineers
- Other Duties as directed by Snr Mine Geologist and the Mine Geology Superintendent
- Introduction to Mine-Mill Reconciliation (Production Reconciliation System)
- Use Acquire Database for Grade Control System
- Use Mine Sight to generate mining blocks as part of the Grade control System
- Safety management, conducting safety meetings and carry out safety awareness.
Graduate Geologist
Lihir Gold Limited
02.2006 - 02.2008
- As part of the Lihir Graduate Program a Graduate is rotated to the different Geology Sections which included Geothermal & Dewatering, Resource Geology, Geotechnical Engineering and Mine Geology Sections, spending a minimum of 6 to 8 months in the different Geology sections, and learning all the job roles
- Below is a summary of what was done during the graduate program
- Blast hole Logging & Blast hole Production Sampling
- Supervision & Scheduling of Samplers
- Dig blocks mark up and Maintenance
- Geological Core Logging & Diamond Drill Rig Supervision
- Drill core data validation and entry
- Pegging of Resource Infill Drilling Locations
- Geotechnical Drill Core Logging & Rig Supervision
- Pit Wall Structural mapping
- Geotechnical Instrument installation and field monitoring for slope monitoring includes, VW piezometers, standpipes, Inclinometer, crack meters and prisms
- Seismic monitoring, downloading and processing of seismic data monthly, from seismometers from three ETNA sites
- Conduct daily temperature monitoring of the mining area which involves checking blast hole temperatures
- Setting up temperature monitoring probes
- Make observation and record geothermal activities in the area
- Logging of Dewatering well casings and Rock chips from Dewatering Bores to understand the corrosiveness of the well
- Conduct routine daily monitoring of dewatering bores checking water levels, well flow rates, temperatures and specific mechanical data of voltage, amperage, and frequency of the dewatering pumps
- Used Golden Surfer and Mine Sight to contour groundwater levels and temperatures of the pit area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
The University of Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby,PNG01.2005
MBA - Business Administration
Central Queensland University
Perth, WASkills
- Skilled in using various mine site geology software (Leapfrog, Datamine, Studio Mapper, Acquire, Deswik Mapper, and Deswik Scheduler, Deswik MDM user)
- Proficient in Grade Control Model Estimation, Wireframing, Core logging, Data analysis, QAQC
- Knowledge of Australian Mine site safety standards (OHS Representative)
- Diamond drill schedule management and drill hole design
- Junior and project geologist coaching and senior onsite leadership
- Ability to produce reports presenting complex mining information in a clear and professional manner
Affiliations
Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG), 8949
Professionalvolunteering
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Representative for Mine Technical Services at Goldfields Australia (2020-2022)
Professional Development
- BHP Change Leader Program 2023
- Goldfields Change Leader Training Program 2021
- Occupational Health and Safety Representative Training 2020
- Right Conversations
- Courageous Safety Leader
- Remote Pilot Licence (Automated & Manual) _2024
References
- Robert Neumayr, Superintendent: Geology, Gold Fields Australia, Granny Smith Gold Mine, Level 5, 50 Colin Street, West Perth, 6005, Australia, 08 9088 2457, +61 436858610, Robert.Neumayr@goldfields.com, www.goldfields.com
- Travis Vernon, Principal Planning Services, Mineral Resources Limited, +61 0400253570
- David Hammond, Superintendent: Mine Geology, Northern Operations - Mt Keith and Cliffs - Nickel West, david.hammond@bhp.com, +61 0409780944
Languages
English
Professional
Melanesian Pidgin
Professional
Timeline
Senior Underground Geologist
BHP
09.2023 - Current
Senior Underground Geologist
BHP
06.2022 - 08.2023
Project Geologist
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd.
07.2021 - 05.2022
Project Geologist - Drilling
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd.
11.2020 - 06.2021
Project Geologist - Modelling
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd.
06.2015 - 10.2020
Mine Geologist
Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd.
04.2011 - 05.2015
Open Pit Mine Geologist
Newcrest Mining Limited
10.2009 - 03.2011
Junior Exploration Geologist
Barrick Gold of Australia -Osborne Mines
10.2008 - 09.2009
Open Pit Mine Geologist
Newcrest Mining Limited ]
02.2008 - 09.2008
Graduate Geologist
Lihir Gold Limited
02.2006 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Geology
The University of Papua New Guinea
MBA - Business Administration
Central Queensland University
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