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Phillip Price

Phillip Price

Baldivis,WA

Summary

Experienced in mining production and exploration drilling operations. Versatile employee with an A+ track record. Seeking a position where skills, experience, and knowledge can be effectively utilized. Self-motivated and safety-conscious individual with excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Consistently delivers high-quality results, whether working independently or as a reliable and supportive team member.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driller

Mass Drill & Blast
06.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Mass Drill & Blast is a premium supplier of drill and blast services to the Australian mining sector
  • Skilled operation of Weiler 560 (Top Hammer) & Epiroc D65 (Bottom Hammer) machines for Consolidated Minerals - Woodie Woodie mine site from June 2022 to current
  • Conduct thorough Pre-starts to Drill rig, Drill rig equipment and support vehicles
  • Engaged in weekly toolbox meetings outlining monthly performance updates in production and safety aspects
  • Performed adequate training on Drill rigs and procedures for new starters
  • Assist Drill fitters with any faults or defects found on Drill rigs or drilling equipment in downtime at the mine site workshop or in the field
  • Efficiently work alongside Bomb Crew with shot mark up and dipping holes
  • Mass Drill & Blast is a premium supplier of drill and blast services to the Australian mining sector
  • Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
  • Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
  • Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation and concise shift reports, ensuring smooth continuation of operations without unnecessary delays.
  • Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
  • Mentored junior drillers, enhancing team skills and knowledge through hands-on training sessions and practical demonstrations.
  • Enhanced drilling efficiency by implementing advanced drilling techniques and optimizing equipment usage.
  • Actively participated in pre-drill meetings, contributing valuable insights based on past experience to optimize well design parameters.
  • Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
  • Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.

Driller's Offsider Class B

Acqua Drill Resources
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: Acqua Drill Resources are industry leaders in Hydrogeological Drilling Services for mining, agriculture, and municipal supply
  • Assist the Driller in the field, in conducting drilling operations and performing tasks as directed in a safe professional manner
  • Comply with all Statutory Acts, Regulations and company safety policies, plans and procedures
  • Refuel vehicles and plant and maintain up-to-date records
  • Conduct daily pre-start operational and safety checks of vehicles, drill rigs and equipment
  • Perform routine service and maintenance on drill rigs, vehicles, ancillary equipment and tools and assist with repairs and overhauls
  • Operate radio and mobile telephone, including satellite telephones, communication equipment
  • Participate in emergency response drills and first aid as and when required
  • Tag out any faulty equipment and report the problem to the Driller
  • Assist the Driller by transporting the drill and equipment, setting up, rigging down, moving, making holes, placing and seating casing and capping bores
  • Mix and test drilling fluids, chemicals and cement or grout
  • Collect, pack, label and dispatch formation samples and cores
  • Drive vehicles in line with road/site rules, load and unload heavy vehicles
  • Attend and participate in toolbox and safety meetings
  • Acqua Drill Resources are industry leaders in Hydrogeological Drilling Services for mining, agriculture, and municipal supply

Tyre Fitter

Otraco
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: Otraco is the world leader in Off-The-Road tyre management with contracts in Australia, New Zealand, South America, and South Africa
  • Contributed to the company's ability to deliver quality tyre management at Rio Tinto's Marandoo mine by following instructions and working safely and effectively
  • Fitted, removed and performed maintenance on wheels Completed planned and reactive tyre changes/maintenance on a range of off-the-road (OTR)/dump trucks, light vehicles, and forklifts
  • Carried out inspections to determine the suitability of wheel components to remain in service
  • Fitted, removed, and performed maintenance on wheels for any type of off-the-road (OTR)/dump trucks, light vehicles, utes, and forklifts
  • Entered data and recorded information on file and into the company's tyre management database
  • Maintained pressures and quality in accordance with site specifications
  • Performed pre-start safety and operational checks on forklifts, tyre handlers, and service trucks
  • Otraco is the world leader in Off-The-Road tyre management with contracts in Australia, New Zealand, South America, and South Africa

Drillers Offsider Level 2

Boart Longyear
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies
  • Assisted Drillers in diamond drilling operations at sites including though not limited to; Between 2006 and 2010 - BHP Mount Keith, Mount Whaleback and Area C; Norilsk Nickel Honeymoon Well; Rio Tinto-operated West Angelas; Rio Tinto Mount Tom Price
  • In collaboration with Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton personnel prepared Journey Management Plans
  • Set up and assisted with the operation of the drilling rig and secondary equipment, collected and recorded core samples, mix and test drilling fluids
  • Drove vehicles and heavy rigid (HR) trucks to transport personnel, materials, and equipment
  • Conducted daily pre-start checks of vehicles and drill rig checks to ensure good working order
  • Carried out vehicle, truck, and equipment minor repairs and maintenance
  • Applied safe practices towards self, colleagues, and the environment and reported safety, health, and environmental hazards and deficiencies to the supervisor
  • Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies

Field Technician / Geologist Assistant

Creasy Group & XM Logistics
01.2010 - 05.2013
  • Company Overview: Creasy Group Pty Ltd provides exploration services for mineral properties & XM Logistics provide logistical services to the mining and exploration industry
  • Performed support functions in the field to assist Geologist and Drillers in remote areas of the Pilbara and Goldfields regions of Western Australia
  • In collaboration with client supervisors prepared Journey Management Plans for remote projects
  • Communicated with clients and company head office personnel for scheduled check-in posts
  • Collected and analysed samples and recorded information on Excel spreadsheets
  • Operated and maintained 4WD vehicles and quad bikes and performed practical tasks such as cooking, camp set-up, and general housekeeping
  • Maintained in good working order generators, fridges, air-conditioners, and other equipment
  • Operated ATV 4x4 quad bike for exploration soil sampling
  • Set up satellite communication for the internet, navigation, television, etc
  • Followed GPS navigation for locations of drilled holes; used an auger to extract samples, bagged and sent samples to head office
  • Creasy Group Pty Ltd provides exploration services for mineral properties & XM Logistics provide logistical services to the mining and exploration industry

Driller's Offsider / Relief Driller

Boart Longyear
10.2006 - 12.2010
  • Company Overview: Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies
  • Assisted Drillers in diamond drilling operations at sites including though not limited to; Between 2006 and 2010 - BHP Mount Keith, Mount Whaleback and Area C; Norilsk Nickel Honeymoon Well; Rio Tinto-operated West Angelas; Rio Tinto Mount Tom Price
  • In collaboration with Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton personnel prepared Journey Management Plans
  • Set up and assisted with the operation of the drilling rig and secondary equipment, collected and recorded core samples, mix and test drilling fluids
  • Drove vehicles and heavy rigid (HR) trucks to transport personnel, materials, and equipment
  • Conducted daily pre-start checks of vehicles and drill rig checks to ensure good working order
  • Carried out vehicle, truck, and equipment minor repairs and maintenance
  • Applied safe practices towards self, colleagues, and the environment and reported safety, health, and environmental hazards and deficiencies to the supervisor
  • Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies

Education

Ballajura Community College
Perth, WA

Skills

  • Safety trained
  • Safety compliance
  • Emergency procedures
  • Equipment maintenance and operation

Additionalinformation

WorkSafe WA Licence to Perform High-Risk Work, WL3429908, LF DG, 11/30/22, WorkSafe WA Occupational Health and Safety Construction Induction, 508920, 03/19/12, Current unrestricted WA Class HR Driver's Licence, Isolation Theory Training, SAP 9061975, 05/01/23, Warren Grover, Drill Supervisor, Mass Drill & Blast, woodie@massdrill.com.au, 0417 195 509, Brad Horsburgh, Supervisor, Otraco, brad.horsburgh@live.com.au, 0433 523 584, Luke Merewether, Drill Operator, Rio Tinto, ljmerewether@live.com.au, 0448 481 103, Ryan Earl, Technician, Advanced Evaporative & Heating, rearl@hotmail.com, 0401 202 807, Gareth Wood, Director, Top Finish Plastering, topfinishplastering@gmail.com, 0409 171 324

Certification

  • Nationwide Training, 03/01/22, TLIA1001 Secure Cargo, TLID2004 Load & Unload Goods/Cargo
  • Consolidated Training Services, 12/01/21, RIIMPO319E Conduct Backhoe/Loader Operation
  • Just Careers Training, 09/01/21, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting, RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights
  • Aveling, 09/01/21, Manual Handling for Mining & Construction, Risk Management Course
  • Eureka 4WD Training, 09/01/21, FWPCOT3259 Operate a Four-Wheel Drive on Unsealed Roads, RIIVEH305F Operate & Maintain a Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle, TLIC2025 Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
  • Otraco International Pty Ltd, Training Centre, 02/01/20, AUR21916 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology, RIICOM201D Communicate in the Workplace, RIIRIS201D Conduct Local Risk Control, RII20215 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
  • Advanced Mine Performance Training Services, 12/01/18, RII20915 Certificate II in Drilling Operations
  • Eureka 4WD Training, WA, 05/01/18, RIIVEH305E Operate & Maintain a Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle, TLIC2025 Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle, SISODRV302A Drive & Recover a 4wd Vehicle
  • Occuhealth, 04/01/18, Fit Test, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection
  • KG Training & Assessing, 10/01/17, RIIWHS202D Enter & Work in Confined Spaces, RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights

Professionalassets

  • Detailed knowledge, understanding, and commitment to workplace health and safety protocols
  • Good mechanical aptitude with experience operating and maintaining Weiler 560 (top hole hammer), Versa, UDR 1200, KWL 1000 drill rigs, LX65i drill rig along with air compressors, Garpen pumps, Lister generators, mud puppies, and mud pumps
  • Skilled in changing any tyre from any manufacturer or supplier and experienced in tyre fitting entirely independently
  • Reliable and determined, with a 'can do' attitude, complemented by high-level resourcefulness
  • Able to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines, while remaining calm, patient, and responsive to challenges and change
  • Excellent all-round communication and listening skills enhancing the ability to establish rapport and build relationships on all levels, across social and cultural boundaries

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved hazard identifying which led to change in safe work procedures.
  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.
  • Achieved completion of 3 major pits by completing specified drilling techniques involving collar pipping with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Driller

Mass Drill & Blast
06.2022 - Current

Driller's Offsider Class B

Acqua Drill Resources
10.2021 - 06.2022

Tyre Fitter

Otraco
08.2019 - 09.2021

Drillers Offsider Level 2

Boart Longyear
07.2018 - 08.2019

Field Technician / Geologist Assistant

Creasy Group & XM Logistics
01.2010 - 05.2013

Driller's Offsider / Relief Driller

Boart Longyear
10.2006 - 12.2010

Ballajura Community College
Phillip Price