Percival Tukuta
Perth,Australia
Summary
Experienced Drill and Blast Engineer with experience in open-cut surface mining and Underground. Proficient in drilling operations, blast design, and execution, with a strong commitment to safety and environmental regulations. Demonstrates a solid track record of optimise blast efficiency and minimizing downtime. I have done my underground time up to service crew covering the following More than 30 shifts Nippering. More than 30 shifts Trucking driving. More than 30 shifts of Service Crew. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. To seek and maintain fulltime position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Drill and Blast Engineer
Mineral Resources
2024.02 - 2024.07
- Plan and supervise all drilling and blasting operations for a open pit mine
- Develop and implement blast designs to optimize fragmentation, tie-in, and loading instructions and minimise environmental impact
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and conduct regular safety briefings and drills
- Coordinate with engineering and geology departments to integrate blast plans with mine design
- Manage the inventory and safe storage of explosives and accessories
- Conduct post-blast analysis to assess performance and make continuous improvements
- Train and mentor junior drill and blast team members
- Conducted geological and geotechnical assessments to determine appropriate blast designs and patterns
- Proficient in using industry-standard software for blast design and analysis using (Deswik, Surpac, Shortplus, Global Mapper)
- Collaborated with geologists, surveyors, and mining engineers to develop comprehensive mine plans and optimise blast outcomes
- Oversaw the drilling process, ensuring accurate hole placement and quality control of drilling operations
- Selected and procured appropriate explosives and blasting accessories, considering factors such as rock type, fragmentation requirements, and safety protocols
- Monitored blast vibrations and controlled ground movement to minimise the impact on nearby structures and infrastructure, efficiency and reduce costs
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field personnel
- Drill and blast planning, delivering drill; charge plans and pre-plans.
Drill and Blast Engineer
Ramelius Resources
2023.09 - 2024.01
- Delivery of short-term schedules by the Planning Department's direction
- Support operations by providing safe and efficient production plans (drilling, charging, and remote bogging)
- Assist with infrastructure project implementation and necessary instructions
- Mine and Pit inspections are performed regularly
- Ensure WHS (Mining) 2022 compliance
- Develop mine backfill and haulage strategies to ensure safe and efficient production
- Optimise the weekly and monthly schedules to meet production targets safely
- Provide guidance and collaborate with stakeholders to enable safe delivery of the plan.
Production Engineer
Panoramic Resources
2021.12 - 2022.12
- Conducted geological and geotechnical assessments to determine appropriate blast designs and patterns
- Proficient in using industry-standard software for blast design and analysis using (Deswik)
- Collaborated with geologists, surveyors, and mining engineers to develop comprehensive mine plans and optimise blast outcomes
- Oversaw the drilling process, ensuring accurate hole placement and quality control of drilling operations
- Selected and procured appropriate explosives and blasting accessories, considering factors such as rock type, fragmentation requirements, and safety protocols
- Monitored blast vibrations and controlled ground movement to minimise the impact on nearby structures and infrastructure
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance drill and blast efficiency and reduce costs
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field personnel
- Drill and blast planning, delivering drill; charge plans and pre-plans
- Monitor drill and blast practices underground, liaising with production drillers and production charging personnel to identify production issues and compliance with standards.
Mine Technician
BHP
2018.06 - 2021.08
- I was extending ventilation (including hanging ventilation bags and moving/installing secondary fans), water, air and pump services
- I was moving and installing pumps
- Correctly selecting and positioning auxiliary fans, regulators and other controls, if required, to ensure that the required volumes of air are provided in workplaces at the mine to satisfy the requirements
- Updating ventilation plans at intervals not exceeding 3 months, and ensuring current ventilation and survey information is immediately available on special plans maintained for the use of rescue teams in the event of an underground emergency.
Vent Engineer
Panoramic Resources
2020.12 - 2021.03
- Assisting the manager in exercising his or her obligations under the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994; which includes regularly inspecting and testing workplace travel ways, and locations where persons may travel in the mine to determine whether atmospheric contaminants in the mine are maintained at levels as low as can reasonably be achieved; and the mine ventilation system is providing adequate ventilation flows through those areas
- Proficient in using industry-standard software Ventisim
- Determining and recording at 3 monthly intervals (or after any substantial change to the primary ventilation circuits and volume flow) the quantity & quality of ventilating air in the mine using correct procedures and instruments suited
- Operating, calibrating and maintaining any metering or monitoring device used to determine the levels of emission of toxic or other atmospheric contaminants from any plant or equipment at the mine
- Ensuring all atmospheric contaminant sampling requested by an inspector is carried out and is recorded and reported accurately, within the time required
- Reading and recording wet and dry bulb temperatures of all workplaces in the mine where it is suspected that temperatures or humid conditions may have the potential for adverse effects on the safety and health of persons in those workplaces.
Back Fill Engineer
Panoramic Resources
2020.12 - 2021.03
- Preparing engineered paste notes by the mine schedule that includes details on all specifications, volumes, parameters and operational requirements for the paste filling of individual stope voids
- Designing and issuing drill instructions for paste fill injection and breather holes using Deswik
- Overseeing the quality assurance and integrity of the underground paste reticulation system
- Overseeing the quality assurance and ensuring compliance with design specifications regarding tailings material, cementitious paste fill, underground bulkhead construction and the in-situ strength of the backfill
- Providing strong support to the project foreman in the day-to-day operational requirements of backfill activities
- Providing support to the surface paste plant operators in liaison with the Processing Superintendent
- Overseeing procurement of all consumables related to backfill activities at Gwalia, including the supply of cement
- Design and update pressure flow models to indicate operating pressures and ensure safe operation
- Liaise with Planners, Paste Plant operators, and Underground Subcontractors for the delivery of Paste fill to the underground workings
- U/G Contractor supervision, co-coordination
- Assist with capital project design, management, and execution (As directed by the Senior Mining Engineer)
- Underground Fibre network and telemetry system installations
- Seek continuous improvement initiatives throughout the paste-fill
- Manage the Paste-fill budget to ensure a quality product is produced at a cost-effective Binder level and Paste-fill consumables.
Supply Coordinator
Thiess
2017.06 - 2018.06
- Supervising/leading a team
- Proficient in using industry-standard software using JDE
- Conducting administrative tasks
- Ensuring WHS standards are followed
- Planning shifts
- Managing crew members
- Providing reports to the supervisor
- Making use of computer applications such as Oracle (business software) and Microsoft Excel
- Handling the delivery and receiving of stock.
Supply Officer
Barminco Underground Mining
2015.08 - 2018.05
- Analysed supply and demand trends to anticipate future needs, resulting in improved inventory management and reduced stock-outs
- Proficient in using industry-standard software using SAP
- Developed and maintained a cost-effective supply chain to ensure the availability of quality ingredients
- Producing summary reports with consistent updates
- Performing daily resolution of outstanding and critical items
- Assisting the site and warehouse team
- Following workplace procedures and standards
- Making use of computer applications such as Oracle (business software) and Microsoft Excel
- Ensuring goods that are delivered are accurate in quantity and match dispatch dockets
- Ensuring that stock records are kept up to date
- Following WHS standards
- Keeping a record of stock.
Drillers Offsider
Wallis Drilling
2012.05 - 2015.06
- Assisting with good development and pumping tests
- Assisting in the operation and maintenance of drill rigs, associated vehicles and equipment
- Performing yard duties
- Following WHS and infection control standards
- Collecting drill samples
- Assisting the driller in preparing the drill rig for drilling.
Education
Mining Engineering -
Central Queensland University
Master of Engineering Mining (WASM) - Mining
Curtin University
WASMSkills
- Drilling Techniques
- Cost Estimation
- Technical reporting
- Structural analysis
Websites
Details
26/5 Hwaksburn Rd, Perth, Australia, 06105
Personal Information
Title: Mine Engineer
Watching Sports
Enjoy relaxing sports, F1 , Soccer and Cricket
Timeline
Drill and Blast Engineer
Mineral Resources
2024.02 - 2024.07
Drill and Blast Engineer
Ramelius Resources
2023.09 - 2024.01
Production Engineer
Panoramic Resources
2021.12 - 2022.12
Vent Engineer
Panoramic Resources
2020.12 - 2021.03
Back Fill Engineer
Panoramic Resources
2020.12 - 2021.03
Mine Technician
BHP
2018.06 - 2021.08
Supply Coordinator
Thiess
2017.06 - 2018.06
Supply Officer
Barminco Underground Mining
2015.08 - 2018.05
Drillers Offsider
Wallis Drilling
2012.05 - 2015.06
Mining Engineering -
Central Queensland University
Master of Engineering Mining (WASM) - Mining
Curtin University
Similar Profiles
Brandon WilmanBrandon Wilman
Shotfirer/Blast Crew at Mineral ResourcesShotfirer/Blast Crew at Mineral Resources
KIRRA JONESKIRRA JONES
Village Administrator at Mineral ResourcesVillage Administrator at Mineral Resources
Aaron JENNINGSAaron JENNINGS
Plumber / Gasfitter at Mineral resourcesPlumber / Gasfitter at Mineral resources