Paul Wallace

Operate - Epiroc D65 drilling wall control , contour as well as dailypre-starts , maintaining frugality on drill consumables, quality holes for blastcrew to load , report any defects to maintain drills effectiveness

Autonomous 271 vipers - Working on Flanders operated ADR drills daily operation where pre -starts , bit inspections, de -string and re-string drills for service, float drills , drill holes outside ADA ,Q&A holes for drill control to maintain correct depth and quality holes

Operate - SKSS 12 , 15 , 16 , Pit Viper 275 drilling production holes also operated CUBEX - 720 , 980 , 1120 and ATLAS D65

- Safely drill contour and production holes ensure all meet specifications

- Conduct pre-starts , measure and rotate rods, break down hammers, replace old rods with new rods

- Proven ability to solve unexpected problems and challenges

OPERATE- Pit Viper 271 , CUBEX 920 , 1120

- Safely drill contour and production holes ensure all meet specifications

- Conduct pre-starts,measure and rotate rods, break down hammers

- Replace old rods with new rods

- Proven ability to solve unexpected problems when they arise

- Was involved in the changing of the Pit Vipers from manned to ADR and operating them on-site before they moved to Perth

Leading Hand Shotfirer, Drill and Blast Supervisor Trainee

- Coordinated daily operations of shot crew which included delegating work roles

- Oversaw unloading of Ammonium Nitalrate delivered to a compound and explosives to magazine

- Assisted in the magazine rotation and comprehensive stock takes

- Closely assisted with pattern mark ups and subsequent pattern clean ups

- Comfortably tested and passed out on SKF15 with 4 years experience completed

• Maintained a safe working environment by consistently adhering to company safety protocols while handling hazardous materials during transport, storage, and use.
• Enhanced accuracy in blasting outcomes through careful measurement and recording of borehole depths before loading explosives.
• Contributed to effective teamwork by collaborating closely with supervisors and colleagues in planning and executing blasts safely and efficiently.
• Enhanced safety measures for the team by implementing strict adherence to regulations and guidelines during blasting operations.