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SHAUN KALISZ

Edgeworth

Summary

A highly skilled and results-oriented shot firer with expertise in firing and handling explosives, alongside strong supervisory skills in the mining industry. Demonstrated broad experience in operational and safety work policies and procedures, with a proven ability to assess and mitigate safety hazards in the workplace. Successfully managed multiple responsibilities while consistently exceeding established goals and objectives. Collaborated effectively as a team player, thriving in both independent and collaborative work environments with coworkers, clients, contractors, and management. Demonstrated proven abilities to work in teams and supervise employees safely and responsibly.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Blast Supervisor

Whitehaven Coal
04.2023 - Current

Supervising Shotfirer

Whitehaven Coal
07.2021 - 04.2023

Bench Hand

Platinum Blasting Services
04.2020 - 07.2021

Bench Hand

Onekey - Wambo Mine
01.2019 - 04.2020

Skills

  • Electronic and nonel explosive initiation systems
  • Daveytronics technology
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Risk assessments
  • Job hazard analyses
  • Bookkeeping
  • Stock inventory management
  • Staff management
  • Blast crew operations
  • Safety protocols
  • Task delegation
  • Team performance optimization
  • Loaders operation
  • Stemming trucks operation
  • Material handling
  • Transportation within mining operations

Attributes

  • Proven track record of consistently working in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Quick to adapt and eager to acquire new skills, demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and grow professionally.
  • Highly reliable with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and ensuring operational success.
  • Leadership abilities, with a history of guiding teams to achieve objectives while fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, consistently delivering high-quality results with minimal supervision.
  • Consistently displaying a strong work ethic and a commitment to achieving operational excellence.

Certification

Safework NSW License Number XBLS201274

Security Clearance Authorisation Number UHL205941 NSW Shotfirer Course

RIIBLA201D - Support Shotfiring operations

RIIBLA205D - Store, handle and transport explosives RIIBLA301D - Conduct surface shotfiring operations RIIBLA305D - Conduct secondary blasting

RIIBLA401D - Manage Blasting operations

RIIBLA402D - Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the enviroment

RIIBLA601E-Design blasts

Forsythe’s Training RIIRIS301E - Apply risk management processes

RIICOM301E - Communicate information

RIIWHS301E - Conduct safety and health investigations RIIBLA305D - Conduct secondary blasting

RIIBLA301D - Conduct surface shotfiring operations RIIBLA601E - Design blasts

RIIBLA401D - Manage blasting operations

RIIBLA402D - Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment

RIIBLA205D - Store, handle and transport explosives RIIBLA201D - Support shotfiring operations

Timeline

Blast Supervisor

Whitehaven Coal
04.2023 - Current

Supervising Shotfirer

Whitehaven Coal
07.2021 - 04.2023

Bench Hand

Platinum Blasting Services
04.2020 - 07.2021

Bench Hand

Onekey - Wambo Mine
01.2019 - 04.2020
SHAUN KALISZ