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Manager Project

Location:
Pretoria, GP, South Africa
Posted:
October 14, 2014

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Johannes Hendrik Snyder (Johnny)

Santie street no 16 South Africa, Witbank Mpumalanga 1036

Email: acgdap@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: +278*-***-****

Professional Profile

Offering over 34 years of hard core & long term broad experience within the Mining industry with strong drilling

& blasting, operational and technical skill levels. Adept in mining operations and explosives knowledge. Solid

exposure to all facets of drilling and blasting with innovative proven problem solving and operational assessment

skills. Easily demonstrates a strong systematic approach to work, with a stable and excellent record. Offering

strong leadership, interpersonal, training and development skills. A Self-starter who demonstrates a “can do”

Approach to achieving targets with demonstrated high standards in operational health and safety. Have a strong

people focus, are a good team player and leader, with a keen desire to mentor, develop and promote suitable

people with the appropriate aptitudes.

Area of expertise includes:

Drilling & Blasting Procedures Project Coordination & Execution Man Management

Maintenance – Mine Facilities Compliances Liaison

Explosives & Initiation Vibration Monitoring & Control Multitasking/Time Management

Experience:

Mine manager

August 2013 to April 2014

CASSANGUIDI DIAMONDS MARSANTO (Angola)

• Involved in mine planning monthly strategic meetings and loading/hauling activities. Effective in pit

planning by anticipating production problems and constraints and plan to overcome identified

problems. Reviewed the production achieved against plans and targets and deploy resources

appropriately to make up any under production.

• Coordinated the auditing (in-house) compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies

and statutory regulations. Liaised with issues such as adherence to mining plans, coordination of the

production cycle, monitoring performance in accordance with the supply of correct & adequate

materials.

• Oversaw and monitored haul road is kept in prime condition to optimize circuit times, the project meets

laid down quality standards, circuit times and load capacities to ensure optimal use of mining

equipment.

• Monitored and coordinate proses plant and diamond sorting as well as logging all diamonds and security.

Blasting Engineer

April 2013 to July 2013

BME (OMNIA GROUP) Mauretania

• Managing perforce, safety and quality assurance, Designing of blasting plans, managing explosive

requirements; engage in training and development of the crew to improve efficiency of the

department, jointly coordinate and function with the mine planning teams, adhering to safety

measures and Monitor, record and report drill & blast results.

• Additional scope of tasks included training with HSE procedures and regulations and the commitment to

achieving Zero Harm through safety, supervision of activities of direct subordinate which involves

initiating a safe blasting sequence and the provision of technical services and support, including blast

design, quarry face profiling, drilling, Shot firing, vibration monitoring, supervision and technical

advice.

Drill & Blast Superintendent

April 2011 to March 2013

AVANTECH MINING AND CONSTRUCTION Greenfield operation (Zambia)

• Constantly engaged in interfacing with project authorities for planning of overall drilling & blasting

works to achieve the production targets. Ensuring optimum use of machines and personnel for

maximizing output. Diligently supervised use of explosive supplies to avoid penalty.

Drill & Blast Superintendent

March 2009 to March 2011

CENTEMIN MINING Greenfield operation(Sukari mountains Egypt)

• Expert in the practice and procedures necessary to adhere to compliance with all relevant regulatory

bodies. Regularly compiled and issued site specific blasting specifications, method statements, risk

assessments, safe working practices.

• Enforced and adhered to strict compliance with rules & regulations embodied in the Mining Rules &

Regulations. Engaged in streamlining the entire process to ensure smooth and efficient operations

and collaborated with the Crew / departments for daily work and imparting job training of the

blasting crew were key functions.

Drill & Blast Manager

March 2008 to February 2009

PMC MINING AND CONSTRUTION (Lero Guinea)

• Training with HSE procedures and regulations and the commitment to achieving Zero Harm through

safety, supervision of activities of direct subordinate which involves initiating a safe blasting

sequence and the provision of technical services and support, including blast design, quarry face

profiling, drilling, shot firing, vibration monitoring, supervision and technical advice.

• Offered a high level of support to crew/drillers with inspecting, recording and arranging maintenance of

rigs and compressors and plant and encouraged completion of inspection sheets and ensuring that

maintenance is carried out as per plan. Ensured productivity improvement in drillers and engaged

more positively.

Production Manager / Relieving Project Manager

March2001 to February 2008

Moolman Mining (Lero Guinea)

• Involved in mine planning monthly strategic meetings, contractor management, and explosives

management and loading/hauling activities. Effective in pit planning by anticipating production

problems and constraints and plan to overcome identified problems. Reviewed the production

achieved against plans and targets and deploy resources appropriately to make up any under

production.

• Coordinated the auditing (in-house) compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies

and statutory regulations. Liaised with contractor manager on issues such as adherence to mining

plans, coordination of the production cycle, monitoring performance in accordance with the supply

of correct & adequate materials.

• Oversaw and monitored haul road is kept in prime condition to optimize circuit times, the project meets

laid down quality standards, circuit times and load capacities to ensure optimal use of haul trucks

and correct allocation of the truck to the appropriate loader.

Drill and Blast Manager

March 2001 to February 2003

Moolman Mining (Sadiola Mali)

• Training with HSE procedures and regulations and the commitment to achieving Zero Harm through

safety, supervision of activities of direct subordinate which involves initiating a safe blasting

sequence and the provision of technical services and support, including blast design, quarry face

profiling, drilling, shot firing, vibration monitoring, supervision and technical advice.

• Offered a high level of support to crew/drillers with inspecting, recording and arranging maintenance of

rigs and compressors and plant and encouraged completion of inspection sheets and ensuring that

maintenance is carried out as per plan. Ensured productivity improvement in drillers and engaged

more positively.

Mining Supervisor

February 2000 to March 2001

Moolman Mining (Lero Guinea)

• Oversaw and monitored haul road is kept in prime condition to optimize circuit times, the project meets

laid down quality standards, circuit times and load capacities to ensure optimal use of haul trucks

and correct allocation of the truck to the appropriate loader.

Education:

Bachelor of Science: Mining Engineering 2009

Belfourd University – USA

Certificate: Surface Blasting Technology 2009

Academy of Explosives – Springs, South Africa

Blasting Certificate in mines other than open cast and schedule mines – S.A. department of mines

Blasting Certificate in opencast mines – S.A. Department of Mines

Languages

Afrikaans – Advanced

English – Fluent

References:

Neil Seaward – HR Manager Email acgdap@r.postjobfree.com

Jurrie van der Watt – Email acgdap@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile - +264***-***-***

Cameron Clarke – General Mine Manager Email acgdap@r.postjobfree.com

Tel. number +61-423-***-***



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