Steven Barry Laxton
Two rocks
Summary
Experienced professional seeking a position to deliver top-notch service, professionalism, and efficiency. Career objective is to progress into a drilling position to enhance expertise and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blast Technician
Roy hill
02.2019 - Current
- Q&A Drill patterns. Marking and recording hole depths, redrills and wet holes.
- Loading blast Holes using Fortis, ANFO, Fortan 9, Fortan 10, Fortan 11.
- Guide MPU over Drill pattern. (Contours and Flat bench)
- Tie in blast pattern according to tie in plan.
- Assisted in the training of new team members on proper blast procedures, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Blast Guard.
- Explosive delineation.
- Explosive deliveries.
- Stemming blast holes using loader and Aus Roads stemming truck. (Loader model Volvo L120H, Cat 960.)
- Experienced in operating CAT 777, CAT 720 Moxi and Isuzu 30T water trucks to efficiently fill and supply water to Pit Viper 271 Rotary and D65 Mach 2 down hole hammer drill rigs on-site.
- Performed float moves using CAT 777 and 160T Pink Panther tow loader, relocating heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, D65 drills, Pit Viper Drills and the EH5000AC-3 dump truck tray.
- Delineation of Drill patterns according to specific Autonomous Drill Area procedure.
- Drilling in D65 Mach 2 down hole hammer drill, (Contour drilling.)
- Drill training on Pit Viper 271 Rotary.
Shotfirer/Blast Crew
Ausdrill
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Marking up different Drill patterns using mark up reel. (No surveyor)
- Q/A of blast holes, (Dipping, Backfilling holes within correct tolerance marking redrills and wet holes accordingly.
- Loading blast Holes using Emulsion (One inch hose)
- Guide MPU over Drill pattern. (Contours and Flat bench)
- Nonel, Det cord and ST Primers used on site.
- Full unrestricted mine site permit.
- Blast Guard.
- Organising crew of 9 to do daily duties Delineation, Prime, Load shot and Stemming according to blast plan.
- Magazine stocktake
- Magazine inspection
- Reconcile all explosive usage.
- Explosive deliveries.
Blast Crew
Hays/BHP
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Delineation of Drill/Blast Pattern
- Marking up different Drill Patterns to specific Burden and Spacing specified by engineer.
- Q/A of blast holes, (Dipping, Backfilling holes within correct tolerance marking redrills and wet holes accordingly.
- Loading drill Holes using ANFO, Heavy(F10, F11) and Emulsion. Guiding MPU over drill patterns with correct procedure (Contours and Flat bench
- Stringing in Blast Pattern using detnet electric system DigiShot.
- Full unrestricted mine site permit in autonomous pit area using Mine Star.
- Blast Guard.
Blast Crew
FMG (Fortescue Metal Group)
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Deliniation of Drill/Blast Pattern
- Marking up different Drill Patterns to specific Burden and Spacing specified by engineer.
- Q/A of blast holes, (Dipping, Backfilling holes within correct tolerance, marking redrills and wet holes accordingly. Data entry on Tablet using My Blast/ My Drill App or Paper map as required
- Priming drill holes according to procedure.
- Loading drill Holes using ANFO, Heavy(F10, F11) and Emulsion. Guiding MPU over drill patterns with correct procedure (Contours and Flat bench)
- Passed out 980/IT 930 Loader operator
- Using Loader for tasks such as creating windrows, clearing up of Drill Patterns, clean up on the shot for Orica MPU, stemming
- Tying in shots to design, good understanding of tie in patterns
- Blast Guard
- Carry out a thorough pre-start inspection of all equipment used. Document and report any faults.
- Unrestricted Pit permit mine site LV permit
- Adhere to all mine site health and safety regulations including random drug and alcohol breath testing every morning.
- Operate Water truck to refill Drill Rigs across site.
Trade Assistant/Gardener
Focused Recruitment/Delta Fm Port Hedland
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Use of SAP
- Shaping of Hedges
- Chainsaw/Pole saw Operation
- Landscaping maintenance to BHP houses
- Mowing and edge Trimming of lawns
- Reticulation maintenance
- SAP data entry
- Forklift Operation
- Use of Zero-Turn Mower
- Assist Fridge Mechanic, Plumbers, Carpenters.
Trade Assistant/Landscaper
Mining Employment Services/Landscape Australia
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Final Detail of Plants/Mulch
- Installation Of “Dute Mat”
- Use of Compactors/Shovels/Rakes/Screeds/Hand Saws
- Prepare Areas for Turf.
- Reticulation maintenance
Drillers Offsider
Barminco
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Assist driller with drill rig maintenance
- Manually change drill rods
- Manually pull and empty sample tube
- Cleaning of sample trays
Delivery Driver
DHL Supply Chain
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Sort Freight into the correct run no.
- Delivery freight in an efficient and effective manner.
- Pre start to delivery van each morning
- Deliver freight in set time frames
- Complete run sheet for deliveries daily
- Daily use of RF Scanner
Machine Operator/ Forklift Operator
Iplex Pipelines
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Report on all incidents in a timely manner.
- Operate machinery, forklift.
- Pre start and post-operative checks of machinery
- Metro deliveries as required, report to production manager.
- Liaise with team members and tradespeople.
- Troubleshooting and problem solving, maintain quality control
- Complete all paper work
- House keeping
Shotfirers Assistant
Action Drill and Blast
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Delineation of patterns
- Marking up different patterns
- Q&A off blast holes, Dipping Blast holes, Reading a Blast Map
- Priming Blast Holes with correct Procedure
- Loading Blast Holes using ANFO, Guiding Bomb truck over pattern with correct procedure
- Loading to correct stem heights
- Passed out IT Loader operator
- Using IT Loader for tasks such as creating windrows, clearing up of areas, unloading trucks
- Stemming on IT Loader, Contours
- Tying in shots with correct techniques, good understanding of tie in patterns
- Blast Guard
- Basic Data Entry
- Attend a pre work safety and information meeting (PSI)
- Carry out a thorough pre-start inspection of the IT Loader document and report any faults.
- Pit permit mine site LV permit ( Priority rules implemented may 2012)
- Adhere to all mine site health and safety regulations including random drug and alcohol breath testing every morning.
- Safety meetings every Sunday to discuss all issues around mine site and matters arising.
Shotfirers Assistant
Ausdrill
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Delineation of patterns
- Marking up different patterns
- Q&A off blast holes, Dipping Blast holes, Reading a Blast Map
- Priming Blast Holes with correct Procedure
- Loading Blast Holes using ANFO, Guiding Bomb truck over pattern with correct procedure
- Loading to correct stem heights, contour loading aswel as orga loading
- Passed out IT Loader operator
- Using IT Loader for tasks such as creating windrows, clearing up of areas, unloading trucks
- Stemming on IT Loader, Contours
- Tying in shots with correct techniques, good understanding off tie in patterns
- Blast Guard
- Basic Data Entry
- Attend a pre work safety and information meeting (PSI)
- Carry out a thorough pre-start inspection of the IT Loader document and report any faults.
- Pit permit mine site LV permit ( Priority rules implemented may 2012)
- Adhere to all mine site health and safety regulations including random drug and alcohol breath testing every morning.
- Safety meetings every Sunday to discuss all issues around mine site and matters arising.
Trades Assistant
Apex Minerals
07.2009 - 01.2010
- Storeman Duties/ Inward and Outward goods.
- Sandblasting/ Painting Preparation
- Spray Painting preparation
- Operate Forklift
- Maintain quality control, liaise with team members.
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- General housekeeping duties, report to Manager.
- Adhere to security, health and safety procedures.
Trades Assistant
Billfinger Berger Services
01.2008 - 07.2009
- Changing Conveyor belt Rollers
- Roller Inspections
- Conveyor Cleaning/ Housekeeping.
- Maintain quality control, liaise with team members.
- Troubleshooting and problem solving.
- General housekeeping duties, report to Manager.
- Adhere to security, health and safety procedures.
Education
Year 11 -
Hedland Senior High School
South Hedland, W.A.01.2006
Skills
- Ability to connect with individuals from varied backgrounds
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong commitment to safety
- Active listening proficiency
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Strong leadership qualities with ability to work effectively in a team or independently
- Strong multitasking skills
- Consistent professionalism in tasks
- Skilled in heavy equipment operation
Certification
- Blue card - Blue Dog Training.
- Dangerous Good Security License
- Dogman
- Chainsaw
Timeline
Blast Technician
Roy hill
02.2019 - Current
Shotfirer/Blast Crew
Ausdrill
07.2018 - 02.2019
Blast Crew
Hays/BHP
02.2018 - 06.2018
Blast Crew
FMG (Fortescue Metal Group)
06.2017 - 02.2018
Trade Assistant/Gardener
Focused Recruitment/Delta Fm Port Hedland
03.2016 - 06.2016
Trade Assistant/Landscaper
Mining Employment Services/Landscape Australia
02.2016 - 03.2016
Drillers Offsider
Barminco
12.2015 - 01.2016
Delivery Driver
DHL Supply Chain
04.2013 - 11.2015
Machine Operator/ Forklift Operator
Iplex Pipelines
11.2012 - 04.2013
Shotfirers Assistant
Action Drill and Blast
07.2012 - 09.2012
Shotfirers Assistant
Ausdrill
02.2010 - 07.2012
Trades Assistant
Apex Minerals
07.2009 - 01.2010
Trades Assistant
Billfinger Berger Services
01.2008 - 07.2009
Year 11 -
Hedland Senior High School
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