Sailas Sai
14/32 Shotover Place Kalgoorlie,WA
Summary
Mining Engineer with in-depth background developing and adhering to safety guidelines to minimize safety incidents and worker injury. Worked with mine contractors and vendor stakeholders to develop plans to quickly and effectively accomplish goals. Stayed up-to-date on industry legislation and regulations to maintain constant compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mining Engineer- Drill and Blast
Norton Gold Fields
12.2020 - Current
- Managed drill and blast operations to ensure efficient rock fragmentation, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Designed blast patterns, considering geology and safety regulations, resulting in cost-effective operations and minimized environmental impact.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace safety during drilling and blasting.
- Collaborated with geologists and geotechnical engineers to optimize blast designs and mining plans.
- Oversaw drilling equipment maintenance and managed a team of drill and blast technicians.
- Utilized industry software (e.g., Surpac, BlastIQ, MPX for mine planning and design.
- Performed thorough risk assessments on long-term and short-term mine plans and designs.
Graduate Mining Engineer
Norton Gold Fields
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted in the development of short term mining plans and schedules, considering geological data and economic factors.
- Conducted field surveys and collected data to monitor mining equipment performance and also blast performance and rock fragmentation.
- Contributed to environmental impact assessments and permit applications for mining projects.
- Participated in safety training and ensured the compliance of mine personnel with safety protocols.
- Reporting and reconciling mining targets to stockholders.
Part Time Laboratory Technician
Bureau Veritas
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
Project Engineer
World Bank Coordination Office (Papua New Guinea)
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Producing monthly, weekly, and daily plans in accordance to the contract for timely execution's of all activities of the Project which will also accommodate contractors down times.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Controls are closely monitored in the Project to avoid ill-work procedures and sub work standards.
• Monitor project execution as directed by the Client.
• Certify Contractors’ Interim Progressive and Final Claims for quantities executed and make sure
payments are done in timely manner to avoid delays in construction.
• Prepare Contract Documents from Proforma to Major Works Contract in line with available funding.
• Liaise with Landowners and contractor to come to an agreement to allow for normal operation of the project.
• Scoping and Tender of Major or Minor Projects and Evaluation of Bids for projects funded by world Bank in Papua New Guinea. - Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
Graduate Civil Engineer
Department Of Works (Papua New Guinea)
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings and blueprints.
- Scoping of works for damages along the Highways and propose for remedial works.
• Normal routine inspection of ongoing projects along the highways
• Assisting project engineer to supervise the upgrading and re-gravelling of feeder roads leading
into the highway
• Assisting Project Engineers with Emergency works due to flooding along the major highways.
• Assisting Senior project Engineers to prepare Contract documents for proforma works on the
Highway and other feeder roads leading into the highways.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Mining Engineering
WA School of Mines - Curtin University
Kalgoorlie01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Lae, Morobe Provinvce04.2015
High School Diploma -
Fr. Peter Secondary School
Banz, Jiwaka Province11.2008
Skills
- Drill and Blast Engineering
- Mine Planning and Design
- Safety Management
- Mining softwares, Surpac, BlastIQ, MPX, Pronto and Microsoft Office (Excel Word, Access, Power Pointetc)
- Project Management
- Environmental Regulations
Timeline
Mining Engineer- Drill and Blast
Norton Gold Fields
12.2020 - Current
Graduate Mining Engineer
Norton Gold Fields
12.2020 - 12.2021
Part Time Laboratory Technician
Bureau Veritas
01.2018 - 11.2020
Project Engineer
World Bank Coordination Office (Papua New Guinea)
07.2015 - 07.2017
Graduate Civil Engineer
Department Of Works (Papua New Guinea)
11.2014 - 07.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - Mining Engineering
WA School of Mines - Curtin University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Fr. Peter Secondary School
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