Otto Karhunen

Experience

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  McDonald's

  Aug 2008 - Apr 2010

  Crew Member
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  Whitbread

  May 2010 - Apr 2012

  Waiter

  Serving food and drinks at Brewers Fayre

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  University of Southampton

  Jan 2012 - May 2014

  Student Ambassador

  Acted as a mentor for 13-14 year-old students at a local school, providing guidance in the planning and implementation of a career research project. I also undertook various outreach and ambassador roles for the University including guiding for open days.

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  National Oceanography Centre

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2013

  Lab Assistant

  Sample washing and preparation of drill core sediments for palaeoclimatology research; required sustained focus, time management and motivation to ensure high standards during independent laboratory work. 2 employment stints during university holidays.

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  Anglo American

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2013

  STEP Exploration Geologist

  I spent two months working on the Sakatti Ni-Cu-PGE deposit in Finnish Lapland as part of Anglo American’s Student Technical Experience Programme. Work included diamond drill-hole core logging, assisting in geophysical surveying, field prospecting and exploration-related office tasks. I was also introduced to several aspects of mineral exploration projects such as drill-hole planning, exploration license management and environmental stewardship. Working with a strong, established culture of safety and responsibility developed my appreciation for best practice within the industry. Show less

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  Reservoir Minerals

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Exploration Geology Intern

  Undertaking a soil sampling campaign and related fieldwork for a junior exploration company in a porphyry setting in Eastern Europe.

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  Tarmac

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2024

  Managing geotechnical design and compliance for Tarmac's active and dormant quarry sites in the Midlands.- Carrying out internal compliance audits and inspections.- Managing Quarry Regs. Geotechnical compliance across 40 active and dormant hard rock and sand & gravel sites through inspections and appraisals; managing geotechnical assessments and spend with consultants; basic geotechnical assessment using Rocscience SLIDE2.- Providing geotechnical awareness training and coaching to operational teams; operational support including face & tip inspections; quarry design; site investigation; incident investigation. Show less Manager of Durnford Limestone Quarry (8.1c Appointment) with overall responsibility for health, safety and environmental management of the site. Responsibilities include:- H&S compliance and engagement including managing contracted crushing & screening operations, geotechnical quarry inspections and aggregate rail depot- Production & operational planning including overseeing drilling & blasting operations- Ensuring strict adherence to quality management systems- Unit financial performance and budgeting- Management of capital and local improvement projects- Environmental best practice and community engagement Show less

  • Geotechnical Manager

    Feb 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Quarry Design Manager

    Dec 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Quarry Manager

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Assistant Quarry Manager

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2018

  • Operations Management Graduate

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2016
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  Macquarie Geotechnical

  Apr 2024 - now

  Quarry Geotechnical Manager

  Site investigation, source rock quality, materials testing, geological modelling, mine design, resource assessment and reporting