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-***-***