Ryan Lutes
Perth,WA
Summary
Accomplished Shotfirer at Australian Surface Drilling, recognized for optimizing blast patterns and ensuring work site safety. Leveraged strong problem-solving skills to prevent accidents through meticulous hazard identification and effective communication with drilling teams, consistently delivering results that exceeded project specifications. Proficient in explosives handling and decision-making under pressure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Shotfirer
Maca
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Participated in training sessions on explosive materials and their safe usage
- Ran shots with 8 men crews
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clear communication during blasting procedures.
- Provided comprehensive training for new team members, enabling faster integration into the workforce.
- Conducted pre-blasting inspections to identify potential hazards in work areas.
- Supervised explosives loading operations, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
Shotfirer
Australian Surface Drilling
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Conducted pre-blasting inspections to identify potential hazards in work areas.
- Prevented accidents or misfires through diligent inspection of connections, circuits, and firing systems before each blast operation.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by delivering consistent results that met their project specifications while adverting to schedule commitments.
- Stored and handled explosives
- Streamlined communication with drilling teams, coordinating necessary adjustments to drill patterns for accurate shot placement.
- Supervised explosives loading operations, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
Drillers Offsider
Australian Surface Drilling
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted drill operators in equipment setup and maintenance procedures.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and safety practices.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
Education
Matamata College
NewzealandSkills
- Reliability
- Hazard identification
- Blast design expertise
- Blast pattern optimization
- Detonation timing
- Explosives handling
- Shot hole loading
- Teamwork
- Work site safety
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Drilling supervision
- Decision-making
Timeline
Shotfirer
Maca
07.2025 - 10.2025
Shotfirer
Australian Surface Drilling
12.2023 - 07.2025
Drillers Offsider
Australian Surface Drilling
08.2023 - 12.2023
Matamata College