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About Freelancer
Experienced in mining operations, I ensure accurate data for optimal outcomes. I collaborate with stakeholders, prioritize safety, and drive efficient mine development.
Proficient in Deswik, AutoCAD, and Vulcan, I provide reliable surveying and mine project solutions. My educational foundation includes a B.Sc. in Earth Sciences from the University of Manitoba and a Certificate in Mining Technology from Queens University, enabling effective contributions to mining projects.
Using Deswik, AutoCAD, and Vulcan, I handle surveying tasks and create accurate mine designs efficiently. This ensures precise development, drilling, and construction instructions, meeting project requirements.
I prioritize continuous professional development, and staying current in the evolving mining industry. Attending training programs and conferences, I enhance my skills and stay at the forefront of advancements.
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Education
Major in Geophysics Minor in Business Administration
The program combines technical expertise with managerial and problem-solving skills the industry needs for the next generation of mining professionals towards more sustainable and equitable resource extraction, while maintaining economic viability. Classes such as Mining and Society, Ventilation and Hydraulics, Underground Mine Planning, Drilling and Blasting, Geomatics, Supervision and Project Management, Mine Health and Safety, Metal Extraction Processes and Sustainability and Environment
Work & Experience
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure that lateral and vertical mine development and production data are up to date including as built layers from survey (including CMS data), design layers from others (long-range planning, geology), and center lines and triangulations. - Responsible for development instructions (i.e., development driving layouts and standards) - Responsible for construction instructions for sumps, electrical bays, refuge stations, ventilation bulkheads, floor pours, production chambers, doors - Communicate drilling instructions for probe and grout covers, service holes, and drain holes to operations through verbal and written means - Create monthly and annual updates of level prints as required - Collaborate with mid-range planner and long-range planner to create level prints for 3-month rolling plan/forecast - Prepare budget development prints - Prepare regulatory submission prints - Work as a team with lead surveyors to ensure that drill and blast prints are issued efficiently
- Championed safe working practices, completing 5-point safety cards and FLRA’s for non-routine hazardous tasks. - Reviewed weekly and 3-month plans, developing a self-managed work plan for survey tasks. Assisted in prioritizing, scheduling, and planning survey jobs, crew assignments, and equipment. - Provided mine survey coverage for vacations and absenteeism, ensuring uninterrupted operations. - Consolidated survey, design, geological, and drilling data to prepare driving layouts for active headings, consistently updating them with as-built information. - Maintained survey control for lateral and ramp development, installing and managing Monopod, mini prism/wall deflector, and McGarf laser survey systems. - Updated emergency response plans, highlighting refuge chambers and escapeways for improved safety. - Conducted spot checks and regular audits to uphold data accuracy and reliability. - Delivered timely as-built development surveys and CMS stope and raise surveys to Planning, Design, and Operations teams. - Prepared month-end reports, including overbreak and underbreak reconciliation and TKM. - Ensured ample stock of survey materials and supplies, maintaining order in storage areas. - Upheld high standards of housekeeping in areas where survey equipment was stored. - Spearheaded the implementation of new survey technologies, fostering continuous improvement. - Provided coaching and mentoring to Mine Surveyors, ensuring understanding and compliance with survey procedures. - Trained new survey team members on daily tasks, procedures, safety, and survey skills. - Updated and improved survey procedures and standards to enhance efficiency and compliance. - Ensured mine plans were executed according to regulatory requirements, contributing to a safe and compliant working environment.
- Conducted underground surveys and CMS, demonstrating proficiency in marking up boreholes and development lines. - Generated detailed drawings, plans, and comprehensive survey notes. - Operated mine CAT efficiently on various levels and ramps. - Collaborated with planners and geologists to develop innovative methods and procedures for conducting underground surveys. - Contributed to the execution of bi-weekly vent surveys. - Exhibited a robust understanding of underground mine workings. - Played a key role in initiatives focusing on safety, environmental protection, operational efficiency improvement, and quality control. - Actively participated in problem-solving endeavors and consistently met deadlines. - Provided valuable assistance in month-end calculations and report preparation for miners.
- Managed the cleaning, sorting, and preparation of historical pulps for shipment to assay labs in support of a regional exploration project. - Utilized Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for efficient searching, organization, and recording of sample numbers. - Contributed to various tasks within the core shack. - Regularly communicated daily and weekly progress in pulp sampling to the exploration Geologist. - Attended daily lineup and safety meetings to stay informed and aligned with project goals.
