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Tim Leyshan
Roleystone,WA
Summary
Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drill and Blast Supervisor (Secondment)
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
07.2024 - Current
- Completion of Statutory Supervisor Exam in accordance with WHS Obligations
- Oversee safe, efficient and effective blasting operations
- Resolved conflicts and managed behavioral issues with team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Building depth and capability into the team with constant up-skilling and training, identifying skill gaps through consultation and providing training solutions
- Developing and maintaining a strong safety culture with a focus on reporting and identifying hazards and risks
- Conducting daily Statutory inspections of work areas, equipment and worker performance
- Attending daily Leadership Performance, Safety and Operational meetings to ensure effective communication between departments and communicating information on to the Drill and blast Teams
- Planning with Drill and Blast Engineers, Mining Production and Mine Water Management to ensure the development and delivery of safe and efficient Drill and Blast Patterns and overall conformance with Rio Tinto Standards
Drill and Blast Supervisor (Secondment 3 Months)
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Increased and maintained team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Oversaw daily operations of Drill and Blast department, including attending interdepartmental leadership and safety critical meetings, conducting and investigating incidents in accordance with Rio Tinto polices and procedures
- Conducted daily Statutory Supervisor Inspections in accordance with WHS Obligations.
- Performed daily infield safety interactions and critical task verifications with workers to confirm safe work areas and behaviours
- Provided coaching and feedback to workers on Health and safety matters
Drill Coordinator/Step up Drill & Blast Supervisor
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with various mine-site departments to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Overseen efficient management of daily autonomous and manual drill program reducing downtime and finding solutions to improve use of availability
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted Statutory required workplace inspections
- Provided ongoing support to Drill and Blast Supervisor through daily consultation and step up duties when supervisor was unavailable.
Drill Patroller
Rio Tinto
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Drilling experience on pit Viper 270 and D65 contour drills
- Drill patrol experience maintaining autonomous drills, preparing drilled holes and QA/QC prior to handover of patterns
- Licenses and qualifications: Dangerous Goods Drivers License, Dangerous Goods Security Card, WA HR Manual License, Basic Dogging, Certificate 2 Drill Operations, Certificate 4 Occupational Health and Safety
- Loading blast holes offsiding MPU and stemming trucks using Anfo and pumpable products
- Priming blast holes and adhering to Rio Tinto handling of explosives procedures
- Experienced Operator of ITC and small loaders, skid steers and water truck operations
Well Driller
J & S Drilling
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Assist drillers in safe and efficient completion of drilling programs on various mine sites around Western Australia and Northern Territory
- Multi skilled offsider experience in the following techniques; Diamond Core, Mud Rotary, Auger, RC, Conventional Air, Air core, Geotech
- Senior offsider after 6 months of service
- Conducted risk assessments prior to drilling activities for proactive hazard identification and prevention measures implementation.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Trainee Driller after 8 months of service
- Safe operations and checks of equipment, plant and vehicles including Mud Puppy, Compressors, Telehandler, Fraste FS300, Edson rigs, MAN & Hino HR trucks, flexi-tools, trash pumps, cyclone, track mounted ancillary vehicles
- Development and implementation of safety tools such as JHA'S, SWP's and Risk Assessments
- Measuring and maintaining mud levels
- Assist in planning and installing monitoring, production and domestic water bores
- Assist Geologist/Hydrologists with samples, core logging, SPT tests and other required tasks as needed
Retail & Tavern Manager
Sodexo
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversaw operation, management and financial responsibility of mine site retail and tavern facility with revenue in excess of $7.5 million per annum
- Responsible for the management of a team of 15 personnel including performance management, safety, training and compliance with FMG and Sodexo policies and procedures
Additional Work History Available Upon Request
Varied Companies
01.2003 - 12.2019
Education
Certificate II - Drilling
AMPT
Perth, WA01.2021
Certificate IV - Occupational Health & Safety
Challenger TAFE
Perth, WA01.2013
Certificate IV - Community Services (Social Services)
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT01.2009
Certificate III - Business Administration
Gold Coast TAFE
Southport, QLD01.2003
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Priority management
- Financial Management
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
Interests
Certification
- WHS Statutory Supervisor DEMIRS June 2024
- First Aid Certification 2021
- High Risk Dogging (DG)
- High Risk Forklift (LF)
- Dangerous Good Security Clearance
- Dangerous Goods Drivers License
- Construction White Card
- WA Heavy Rigid Drivers License
- WA Test and Tag Electrical License
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Drill and Blast Supervisor (Secondment)
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
07.2024 - Current
Drill and Blast Supervisor (Secondment 3 Months)
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
04.2024 - 07.2024
Drill Coordinator/Step up Drill & Blast Supervisor
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
09.2022 - 04.2024
Drill Patroller
Rio Tinto
12.2021 - 09.2022
Well Driller
J & S Drilling
11.2020 - 12.2021
Retail & Tavern Manager
Sodexo
01.2020 - 12.2020
Additional Work History Available Upon Request
Varied Companies
01.2003 - 12.2019
Certificate IV - Occupational Health & Safety
Challenger TAFE
Certificate IV - Community Services (Social Services)
Charles Darwin University
- WHS Statutory Supervisor DEMIRS June 2024
- First Aid Certification 2021
- High Risk Dogging (DG)
- High Risk Forklift (LF)
- Dangerous Good Security Clearance
- Dangerous Goods Drivers License
- Construction White Card
- WA Heavy Rigid Drivers License
- WA Test and Tag Electrical License
Certificate II - Drilling
AMPT
Certificate III - Business Administration
Gold Coast TAFE
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