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
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