Rory Dillon
Underwood
Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven Senior Blasthole Driller with over 7 years of experience in drilling operations, overseeing drilling teams, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Seeking to leverage my expertise in advanced drilling techniques, and operational efficiency to contribute to success and growth in the mining industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Blast Hole Driller
Otago Drilling
07.2024 - Current
- Driller
Blast Hole Driller
Ausdrill
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Driller
Blast Hole Driller
Hayes
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Driller
Blast Hole Driller
Rocdrill
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Driller
Blast Hole Driller
Ozland
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Driller
Blast hole driller
Villcore Mining
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Driller
Blast hole driller
Murchison Blasting
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Driller
- Leading Hand
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Edmund’s College
Ipswich11-2018
Skills
- Experienced in operating various drills and drilling methods:
-Blasthole drilling
-Grade control drilling (rc)
-Anchor drilling
-Soil nailing – retention nails
-Depressurisation holes
-Probe drilling (void drilling)
-Presplit drilling
- Skilled in ensuring drill hole conditions meet QA/QC standards
- Experienced in preventative maintenance and servicing DTH/TH equipment
- Strong focus on safety, productivity, and team collaboration
-Gewi bars
-Wall control
-Collar piping
-Cable bolt drilling
EQUIPMENT PROFICIENCY
- Gd500
- Cubex 920
- Cubex 580
- Skf
- Skf12
- Atlas Copco F9
- Epiroc t35
- Epiroc t40
- Epiroc t45
- Smartroc
- Atlas copco d65
- Sandvik dpi 1100
- Sandvik dpi 1500
- Sandvik leopard
- Hitachi excavator rock drill (tei rick drill drifter)
- Rock commander
- Cat md6240
- Pitviper 271/291
Timeline
Blast Hole Driller
Otago Drilling
07.2024 - Current
Blast Hole Driller
Ausdrill
01.2024 - 07.2024
Blast Hole Driller
Hayes
07.2023 - 12.2023
Blast Hole Driller
Rocdrill
01.2023 - 06.2023
Blast Hole Driller
Ozland
07.2022 - 01.2023
Blast hole driller
Villcore Mining
08.2021 - 07.2022
Blast hole driller
Murchison Blasting
12.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Saint Edmund’s College
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