Thomas Fraser
Waikiki,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable operations supervisor with over 13 years of experience in the mining sector bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents liaising with stakeholders to achieve targets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Ranger Drilling
06.2021 - Current
- In my role as Supervisor, I prioritize promoting and fostering a safety culture by leading by example and mentoring staff in safe working practices
- I assist the team in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while ensuring compliance with Ranger management systems and equipment safety
- Additionally, I contribute to and conduct HSEQ investigations and reporting, facilitate and carry out risk assessments, manage HSE issues on site, and complete monthly safety audits
- I also mentor crews in safety management and actively participate in promoting field leadership
- I oversee daily operations and performance to KPIs, managing staffing levels for operational continuity and inspecting sites regularly for compliance, taking remedial actions as necessary
- Moreover, I train site personnel in RC drilling operations effectively and safely, attend and supervise meetings, oversee ordering of consumables, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and provide feedback to the Operations Manager
- Additionally, I supervise equipment mobilization to sites, manage audit actions to closure, work with maintenance department to ensure compliance, and schedule maintenance
- In my capacity as Supervisor, I effectively supervise, train, and mentor drilling team members, manage personnel and client issues on site, and communicate effectively with all parties involved
- I work as a cooperative team member to meet drilling targets and am actively involved in completing annual performance reviews
- As Supervisor, I am responsible for completing training documents, ensuring all relevant paperwork is filled out correctly, and maintaining site, client, and Ranger records as per contractual, HSE, HR, and operational requirements
- I review and highlight cost or time-saving initiatives within the operations function and work with the Operations Manager and other Supervisors to implement them in my work area
- I complete direct report performance appraisals in a timely fashion, actively train and mentor direct reports to assist in retention and follow appropriate steps as a supervisor in behavior performance management.
Senior Driller
Ranger Drilling
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Responsible for managing HSE issues on site, providing leadership, and ensuring crews have a full understanding of their roles and responsibilities
- Managed personnel issues and effectively supervised drill crews on daily operational tasks
- Trained, mentored, and delegated appropriate tasks to trainee drillers, senior offsider, and offsiders
- Provided feedback on drill crew performance to supervisors, operations manager, and HR as required.
Senior Offsider/Offsider
Ranger Drilling
02.2011 - 02.2017
- Responsible for overseeing sampling quality and presentation with offsider peers
- Kept the drill rig running through daily pre-starts on gear and equipment
- In charge of ordering stock for the rig, monthly stocktakes
- Handled daily sampling, set up, and pack up of the rig for hole moves.
Education
High School Diploma -
Safety Bay SHS
Perth, WA10-2008
Skills
- Drilling operations cert IV (RII40915)
- Drilling operations cert III (RII31809)
- Drilling operations cert (RII20909)
- Leadership and Management cert IV– ( BSB40520) – currently in progress
- MSIA Section 47(2)a competent appointed person
- Appointed Persons Section 44
- SRA (5 whys incident investigation)
- Multiple Combination (MC) heavy truck licence
- ADITC Screens and Gravel Packs Course, further towards finishing Class 1 Water Well cert
- Work Safe High Risk (CV) - vehicle loading crane (RB) - Rigging (DG)-Dogging (LF) forklift truck
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)
- Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle (TLIC2025A)
- Advanced 4wd recovery course
- Secure cargo (TLIA1001A)
- Load and unload goods/cargo (TLID2004A)
- Working At Heights (RIIWHS204D)
- Heights Safety Equipment Inspector (PUAEQU001B)
- Construction White Card (503141)
References
- Rob Day, Operations Supervisor, 0419 226 962
- Ashish Vaidya, Superintendent Ore Definition, 0407 096 096
- Ryan Johnson, HSET/Training Supervisor, 0467 602 000
- Andy Watts, Maintenance Supervisor, 0408 991 414
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Ranger Drilling
06.2021 - Current
Senior Driller
Ranger Drilling
02.2017 - 06.2021
Senior Offsider/Offsider
Ranger Drilling
02.2011 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Safety Bay SHS
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