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Simon Lucas

Rockingham,WA

Summary

Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional. Adept in a multitude of tasks operating heavy machinery, power tools, WH&S with a plethora of experience in field work and labour intensive roles. Willing to undertake any further training and upsklling to suit company needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Assistant

Ramelius Resources
, Western Australia
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Assisted geologists in conducting field work, such as mapping and sampling.
  • Recorded detailed data of observations during fieldwork in a logbook.
  • Operated surveying equipment to measure land formations and elevation changes.
  • Mapping.
  • Drill sampling and sample processing.
  • Preparation of drilling pads.
  • Site clean-ups.
  • Soil sampling.
  • Rehabilitation.
  • Vehicle and equipment maintenance.
  • Ensure that all activities are carried out to the highest standard of safety in accordance with company policies and workplace safety and environmental regulations.
  • Foster positive relationships with team members and consultants/contractors on site.
  • Sound knowledge of safety requirements relevant to exploration, and statutory appointments.
  • Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • A positive and constructive attitude and the ability to thrive in a close-knit team environment.
  • Strong commitment to natural and cultural heritage identification and protection.

Senior Field Assistant

Hancock Prospecting
, Western Australia
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Established Exploration Camps.
  • Coordinated, supervised and trained Field Staff.
  • Liaised with contractors in relation to drilling, dozing, electrical and mechanical maintenance.
  • Managed and coordinated field requirements with respect to logistics, safety and accounts.
  • Knowledge completing Incident, Hazard reporting and investigating.
  • Supervision of water bore and drilling for camp water to sustain crew.
  • Daily supervision of all field related activities onsite.
  • Sample submissions.
  • Daily site inspections to ensure all personnel and contractors are working in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Conducted Daily sign off on all drilling and machine operators PLODS.
  • Oversaw baseline access and drill pad preparations depending on rig design, hole depth, sump requirements and environmental impacts.
  • Coordinated logistics in relation to heavy machinery movement on site.

Fixed Plant Operator

Roy Hill
, WA
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
  • Operation of all ancillary equipment including tip trucks, loaders, bob cats, sweeper truck, water carts
  • Operator of Car Dumper, stock yard and screen house.
  • Ship loader Operator.

Mechanic /Field Assistant

Hancock Prospecting
, WA
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
  • Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
  • Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
  • Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
  • Relief Motor Mechanic overseeing repairs and maintenance of vehicles, generators and bore pumps
  • Camp maintenance
  • TA to electrical and other contractors
  • Repairs and maintenance of camp buildings as required
  • Repairs, maintenance and service of water treatment plant as required
  • Field Assistant duties, including sample pick up, dispatch, liaise with earth moving contractors, rehab, water dipping etc.

Field Assistant

Hays Prospecting
, WA
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • General Field Duties as requested

Service Technician

Consolidated Minerals
, WA
08.2011 - 07.2013
  • Experience with Ground Engaging Tools, Rubber Tracks and Pads, Agricultural Wear Parts
  • Strong technical skills and knowledge of machinery
  • Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Flexibility to travel regularly to different states and sites.
  • Use of Trimble TSC2 Controller and base station and / or total station to perform daily survey requirements.
  • Drill and blast design using Surpac.
  • Generated maps and drill patterns, and overall site maps
  • Became adept at setting out drill patterns
  • Daily pick up of pits, access roads and waste dumps.
  • Responsible for the pick up of drill and blast holes, reviewing ore samples, lost GETS, miss fires etc.
  • Editing of all daily data pickups into Surpac
  • Producing charge sheets for blast crews as required.
  • Installation of wall monitoring prisms and daily monitoring and reporting
  • Liaise with shift supervisors and management to ensure pit stays on design
  • Responsible for EOM pick up and reporting
  • Engaging in a weekly Mining and drilling schedule

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Mathematics Proficiency
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Roadway Plan Development
  • Decision Making
  • Codes Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Oversight
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Work Documentation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Certification

Motor Mechanic LV Trade Certificate

Certificate of completion Radiation theory and use of portable XRF’s

Certificate 1 in Engineering

HIAB

Working at heights

Confined spaces

Certificate IV Information Technology (Help Desk) (2006)

Certificate III Public Safety Fire Fighting and Emergency Operations (2009)

Snake Handling (2011)

Volvo Loader VOC’d (Roy Hill)

Skid steer loader VOC’d (Roy Hill)

Vacuum Sweeper VOC’d (Roy Hill)

HR Drivers Licence

Forklift

Crane Driver (non slewing) Vehicle Loading Centre

Basic Rigging

REFERENCES

  • Kye Dixon / Rumelia Resources/ Project Geologist / 0407026323
  • Dominique Sadsad/ Genesis Minerals/ Senior Geologist / 0415979255

 

Timeline

Field Assistant

Ramelius Resources
09.2020 - 06.2022

Senior Field Assistant

Hancock Prospecting
01.2018 - 12.2018

Fixed Plant Operator

Roy Hill
01.2015 - 12.2017

Mechanic /Field Assistant

Hancock Prospecting
01.2014 - 09.2015

Field Assistant

Hays Prospecting
09.2013 - 01.2014

Service Technician

Consolidated Minerals
08.2011 - 07.2013

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