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Pre Mining Work History
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Ralph Leiataua

Baldivis,W.A

Summary

My name is Ralph Leiataua I'm married with three children. We relocated from NewZealand five years ago. I started my mining career in blast crew.

Due to my leadership qualities I've been able to work my way up to Blast Supervisor and now Drill and Blast Supervisor. I am currently employed at Ozland drilling and Blasting. I have been Drill and Blast supervisor for the last year. We are mining in the Goldfields in Coolgardie at Focus Minerals. With the demands in Gold and Blue rock also comes the pressure to meet required blasting targets and ever so changing deadlines. In this high pressured environment I've been able to lead multiple teams with a high a standard to achieve all drilling and blasting requirements set out by the client. Ensure efficient productivity and actively participate in delivery of the company Policies, Procedures and safe work systems. My strengths are communication, time management, problem solving, adaptability, delegating and team building. I understand what it takes to be a leader and can effectively work with the dynamics of a team drawing out people's strengths. My style of leadership is direct but I promote open communication to create a strong but positive team environment.





Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drill and Blast Supervisor

Ozland
04.2023 - Current


  • Manage daily operations of the Drill and Blast department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimise workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve production goals, fostering teamwork across various departments.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with engineers and clients through consistent communication to execute weekly plans
  • Safely and efficiently drilling out patterns to achieve targets and objectives to ensure mine plan is followed
  • Implementing drill procedures and ensuring safety standards are met
  • Ensuring pattern clean ups are met and in compliance with company standards
  • Communicated with Maintenance department about daily and scheduled repairs and servicing

Blast Supervisor

Ozland drilling and Blasting
01.2021 - 04.2023


  • Blast controller
  • Maintain Explosives Magazine to all site ad legal requirements
  • Management of day to day Explosive orders and reconciliation
  • Maintaining blasting records and reports as per legal and site requirements
  • Carried out daily reports , inspections and risk assessments
  • Train Shot firers and Blast crew to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.

Shotfiring

Ozland drilling and Blasting
08.2019 - Current
  • Lead Blast crew in blasting duties to meet site requirements
  • Liaison with Drill Supervisor to come up with effective plans to drill and load patterns in a timely manner
  • Bucket loaded ANFO, H/ANFO, Auger product, used two inch and 1 inch hoses with emulsion products with various densities.
  • Designed and fired secondary blasts, oversize, wall flare, Toe.
  • Fired shots with non El and det cord
  • Connected multiple shots and firing different shots at the same time
  • Maintained Explosive magazine to all site requirements and procedures
  • Section 44
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.


  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Blast crew

Ozland drilling and Blasting
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Performed all blasting activities from qa/qc, priming, loading, stemming and Tieing in shots
  • I.t loader ticket
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

Diploma - Chef Training

Newmarket Chefs Cooking School
Auckland
01.2004

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Training and mentoring

Pre Mining Work History

03/2003, 12/2018, Hospitality, Kitchen hand, Commis Chef, Chef De Parie, Sous Chef, Head Chef

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/23/86

References

  • Pauly Lolohea, 0499541850
  • Tony Potter, 0416239260
  • Dan Fitzpatrick, 0414465606

Certification

  • Western Australian Shot Firing License #ESF096780
  • Western Australian Dangerous Goods Security card #DGC034828

Timeline

Drill and Blast Supervisor

Ozland
04.2023 - Current

Blast Supervisor

Ozland drilling and Blasting
01.2021 - 04.2023

Shotfiring

Ozland drilling and Blasting
08.2019 - Current

Blast crew

Ozland drilling and Blasting
01.2019 - 08.2019

Diploma - Chef Training

Newmarket Chefs Cooking School

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