Experience

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  Peabody energy

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Mining engineering intern

  Hands on experience with Trimble GPS surveying and I-Site 4400 3D laser scanning. Used the gathered data to update the mine map in Vulcan.

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  Peabody energy

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Mining engineering intern

  Worked in the engineering, continuous mining and longwall sections gaining valuable experince in the daily operations of an underground coal mine.

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  Peabody energy

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Mining engineering intern

  Worked on the blasting crew learning proper explosive handling and procedures. Learned basic design, loading and timing of a shot pattern.

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  Peabody energy

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

  Since the beginning of the year I have been in charge of constructing a false roof for the longwall move, grouting and sealing a sump and completing daily tasks and jobs associated with the longwall move. Entry level mining engineer in an operations, engineering and continuous improvement rotation. The primary goal of the program is to gain hands on experience in the various aspects of underground coal mining and develop oneself as a leader.

  • UG Lead and Special Projects Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  • Operations Associate

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
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  Peabody energy

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2016

  Drill & blast engineer

  My daily activities include interaction with the drilling contractors and blast crew team members. Planning and reconciliation of all blast designs. Review blasts to improve for the future in the varying horizons of strata encountered. Continuous improvement has been a constant feature due to recent coal market conditions.In recent months I have stepped into the Mine Services Superintendent role for holiday coverage as well as the D&B Supervisor role during the transition to a Peabody down the hole blast crew. Show less

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  Orica

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2021

  Based in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. Primarily engaged in the iron ore mines hematite and magnetite, as well as some work in lithium operations. Providing drill and blast advice to iron ore operations in the Pilbara. Started this role with an ikon™ trial at BHP Mining Area C. Helped in the transition of suppliers at Roy Hill, providing onsite support and executed a WebGen™ blast trial. Technical support for North Bowen Basin coal mines. Provided advice for several operations, performed misfire investigations and spent a large part of my time as a seconded Drill and Blast Engineer to BMC at both Poitrel and South Walker Creek.

  • Senior Technical Services Engineer

    Jun 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Technical Services Engineer

    Jan 2018 - May 2019

  • Technical Services Engineer

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
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  Atlas iron pty ltd

  Sept 2021 - now

  Senior engineer