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Takoda Burleigh

PERTH,WA

Summary

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Takoda is a hardworking, reliable and switched on team member with a strong background and knowledge, of the development and production mine cycles. With efficiency and safety in mind, Takoda offers excellent communication skills and punctuality while also highly organized, proactive and mechanically minded with a team-oriented mentality to meet any deadlines.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

CHARGE UP - BOGGER OPERATOR

WESTAUZ MINING
Norseman, WA
05.2024 - Current
  • Charge production stops in accordance with engineer blast plans.
  • Charge development headings in accordance with plans.
  • Safely load and unload ANFO bulker bags from transport trucks to the magazine.
  • Operate charmech safely.
  • Re-enter fired levels to site procedures.
  • Effectively communicate with shift boss and cross shifts.
  • Operate caterpillar 1300 loaders
  • Maintain decline and ore drive roadworks
  • Effectively bog fired headings after firing to a high standard
  • Set up single boom ore drives to the sites ground support standards.
  • Executed clean-ups for bolt mesh boring cycles throughout the shift.
  • Bog sumps when required

DEVELOPMENT CHARGE UP

BYRNECUT MINING
Telfer, W.A
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Safely complete re-entries of fired levels in the mine
  • Conduct re-entries of siesmic exclusion zones
  • Transport, handle and store explosives in accordance to mine regulations and site standards
  • Effectively communicate with operators, shift bosses and cross shift's
  • Operate Charmech safely
  • Charge developement headings according to blast plans
  • Time and hook in production shots safely and in accordance to blast plans

SERVICE CREW

BYRNECUT MINING
TELFER, W.A
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Install, grout, plate and tension cable bolts
  • Install/Pull back air, water and pump line
  • Install knocker line and vent ducting in development and production drives
  • Run firing line from B.C.U to terminators
  • Bog out sumps
  • Maintain submersible pumps
  • Run communication cable and droppers in drives
  • Install back to backs, jumbo cable and pump cables
  • Install automine lazer and boxes

NIPPER

BYRNECUT MINING
Telfer, W.A
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Serviced equipment and repaired or replaced parts as necessary.
  • Kept detailed records of locations, work progress and safety conditions.
  • Inspected machinery such as jumbos, light vehicles and trucks regularly to successfully avoid accidents.
  • Serviced mining equipment, including repairing and replacing worn or malfunctioning parts.
  • Maintained fast-paced schedules by loading materials such as bolts, plates & mesh onto vehicles using safe loading techniques.
  • Adhered to safety protocols by maintaining awareness of markings, signs and cap lamp signals while working near equipment.

RC and DIAMOND DRILLER

WDA DRILLING
Darwin , NT
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Followed all rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
  • Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.
  • Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

MARINE SANDBLASTER

GET BLASTED
Esperance , WA
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Removed sand, paint, grease, tar and rust from surfaces.
  • Mixed abrasives according to desired finishes.
  • Safely operated high pressure equipment for blasting.
  • Prioritized safety and wore personal protective equipment when handling hazardous materials including noxious, silica and mineral dust.
  • Loaded sandblasting equipment with abrasives and attached nozzles to hoses to admit compressed air and activate jets.
  • Maintained endurance while applying strength and using hand-eye coordination to increase productivity and quality.
  • Worked cohesively with various materials by understanding how different stone is structured and naturally chips.
  • Reviewed work order documents, technical models and requirements and specifications to complete precise cuts and achieve accurate results.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

NIPPER

NORTHERN STAR MINING SERVICES
Kalgoorlie , WA
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Serviced equipment and repaired or replaced parts as necessary.
  • Kept detailed records of locations, work progress and safety conditions.
  • Inspected machinery such as jumbos, light vehicles and trucks regularly to successfully avoid accidents.
  • Serviced mining equipment, including repairing and replacing worn or malfunctioning parts.
  • Maintained fast-paced schedules by loading materials such as bolts, plates & mesh onto vehicles using safe loading techniques.
  • Adhered to safety protocols by maintaining awareness of markings, signs and cap lamp signals while working near equipment.
  • Replaced machine components such as hydraulic hoses to maintain equipment performance.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck and light vehicle at end of each shift.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment such as fuel levels, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition

UNDERGROUND DD OFFSIDER

GLOBAL DRILL
Golden Grove, WA
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Exceeded drillers satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Esperance Senior High School
Esperance, WA
08.2017

CERT II - Metals & Engineering

Esperance Farm Training
Esperance Senior High School
10.2016

CERT II - Building & Construction

Esperance Farm Training
Esperance Senior High School
10.2016

CERT II - Automotive

Esperance Farm Training
Esperance Senior High School
10.2016

CERT III - METALLIFEROUS MINING

Byrnecut Mining

Skills

  • Communication
  • Self motivated
  • Leadership
  • Analytical
  • Work ethic
  • Working collaboratively
  • People skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Mechanically minded

Tickets and licenses

  • Transport, handling & storage of explosives
  • Explosives development charge ticket
  • Dangerous goods security card
  • C class manual drivers license
  • Underground LV ticket
  • CHARMECH ticket
  • Sandvik TRUCK ticket
  • JUMBO OFFSIDER ticket
  • INTEGRATED TOOL CARRIER ticket
  • Senior first aid certificate
  • Construction white card

Timeline

CHARGE UP - BOGGER OPERATOR

WESTAUZ MINING
05.2024 - Current

DEVELOPMENT CHARGE UP

BYRNECUT MINING
06.2023 - 05.2024

SERVICE CREW

BYRNECUT MINING
06.2022 - 10.2023

NIPPER

BYRNECUT MINING
03.2022 - 06.2023

RC and DIAMOND DRILLER

WDA DRILLING
05.2021 - 03.2022

MARINE SANDBLASTER

GET BLASTED
06.2020 - 05.2021

NIPPER

NORTHERN STAR MINING SERVICES
10.2019 - 06.2020

UNDERGROUND DD OFFSIDER

GLOBAL DRILL
03.2018 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Esperance Senior High School

CERT II - Metals & Engineering

Esperance Farm Training

CERT II - Building & Construction

Esperance Farm Training

CERT II - Automotive

Esperance Farm Training

CERT III - METALLIFEROUS MINING

Byrnecut Mining
Takoda Burleigh