Directional Driller MWD
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE OF JEAN-PIERRE STRYDOM
Personal Details
Surname : Strydom
First Names : Jean-Pierre
Nationality : South African
ID Number : 740-***-**** 085
Notice Period : 30 days/Negotiable
Resides : Standerton
Language Proficiency : Afrikaans, English
Driver’s License : Code 10
Contact Details : 063-***-****
Address : Farm 8 & 9, Rooikopjes,
Standerton
Dependants : 4
Education and Training
School : Hoërskool Unitas Welkom
Highest Qualification : Grade 10
Year Completed : 1990
Post School
Institution : Welkom Technical College
Qualification : N1
Subjects : Engineering Science N1
Engineering Mathematics N1
Electrical Trade Theory N1
Engineering Drawing N1
Year completed : 1993
Institution : Xtract Training Services
Qualification : Blasting Assistant Surface Excavation (SPCLA/G017)
Subjects : Initiation Systems
Blast Layouts, Initianation and Timing
Introduction to Explosives
Special Blasting Procedures
Procedures, Safety & Accident Prevention
Transport & storage of Explosives
Drilling
Environmental Blasting
Statutory
Ventilation, Dust & Gases
Basic Fire Fighting
Basic Health and Safety
Year completed : 2010
Institution : Xtract Training Services – Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa
Qualification : Examination, Making Safe and Declaring Safe of Surface Mines, Quarries, Dumps &
Stockpiles (Blasted) SP-CLAG015A. Examination, Making Safe and Declaring Safe of Surface Mines, Quarries, Dumps & Stockpiles (Unblasted) SP-CLAG015B
Subjects : Introduction/Statutory
Hazard Identification/Risk Assessment
Health and Safety
Geology
Rock Engineering Principles
Rock Properties and Degradation
Rock Testing
Code of Practice
Monitoring and Recording
Hydrogeology
Dumps and Stockpiles
Slope Stability
Examination and Make Safe
Support Methods
Year completed : 2010
Institution : Xtract Training Services – Mining Qualification Authority
Qualification : Competent A – The Examination, making safe and declaring sage of surface mines,
Quarries, Dumps and Stockpiles
Year completed : 2011
Institution : Xtract Training Services – Mining Qualification Authority
Qualification : Blasting Assistant in Surface Mines and Quarries
Year completed : 2011
Institution : Xtract Training Services – Mining Qualification Authority
Qualification : National Certificate: Rock breaking: Surface Excavations – Surface Mining and
Quarrying – Open Pit Blasting Ticket
Year completed : 2011
Institution : Integral Risk Advisors
Qualification : Safety, Health and Environmental Representative
Year completed : 2010
Institution : Integral Risk Advisors
Qualification : First Aid
Year completed : 2011
Computer Literacy
MS Office
Courses
First Aid Level 1
Lifting equipment
Basic Fire Fighting
Practical Supervision
Hyrac
Behavioural Health and Safety
Gas Testing
Employment History
Company : Zaaiman Exploration Drilling
Period of Employment : March 2014 to date
Position : Directional Drilling Supervisor – Surface Drilling Operations
Duties : Surface Drilling Organisation;
Supervision of Surface Drill Teams including Performance Management;
Maintaining good communication with relevant company/contractor representatives, rig crew and field support;
Training, coaching and mentoring of Operators and Assistants;
Supervises the overall drilling process to ensure desired directional path and objectives are achieved;
Risk Assessments and daily Planned Task Observations (PTO’s);
Effectively manages inventory and supplies;
Ensure a Safe Working Environment is kept without risk to the health of employees within your area of responsibility;
Incident/Accident Investigation;
Document Management;
Fulfilment of timely and accurate reporting;
Conduct Daily/Weekly/Monthly Safety and Production Meetings;
Maintain good working knowledge of the relevant provisions of the mining and other related legislation, which may have impact upon area of responsibility;
Application of customer service skills with a proven track record of effective communication on all levels;
Ensure Company assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, materials, etc.) are properly continuously maintained in good repair and secured in a safe manner;
Modification of work schedules to adapt to ever changing deadlines, delays and weather obstacles;
Application of general knowledge of mechanical practices and be familiar with equipment, including routine service and maintenance;
Interpretation of plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities;
Setting up and operating highly specialized directional drills;
Company : Aqua Alfa Drilling
Period of Employment : March 2012- February 2014
Position : Directional Driller – Surface and Underground Drilling Operations
Duties : Surface Drilling Organisation;
Supervision of Surface Drill Teams including Performance Management;
Maintaining good communication with relevant company/contractor representatives, rig crew and field support;
Training, coaching and mentoring of Operators and Assistants;
Supervises the overall drilling process to ensure desired directional path and objectives are achieved;
Risk Assessments and daily Planned Task Observations (PTO’s);
Effectively manages inventory and supplies;
Ensure a Safe Working Environment is kept without risk to the health of employees within your area of responsibility;
Incident/Accident Investigation;
Ensure document Control are in place;
Fulfilment of timely and accurate reporting;
Maintain good working knowledge of the relevant provisions of the mining and other related legislation, which may have impact upon area of responsibility.
Reason for leaving : Supervisory position offered by Zaaiman Exploration Drilling
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Company : Torque Drilling
Period of Employment : May 2010 to February 2012
Position : Safety and Logistical Manager – Open Pit Drilling Operations
Duties : Surface and Drilling Organisation;
Training on Teams in order to ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures are maintained;
Reports to Business Contract Manager and Geological Client;
Base line Risk Assessments and Planned Task Observations (PTO’s);
Daily Interaction with Geologist and all relevant clients and ensure a good relationship are kept at all times;
Stock Control;
Ensure a Safe Working environment is kept without risk to the health of employees within your area of responsibility;
Ensure document Control are in place;
Maintain good working knowledge of the relevant provisions of the Open Pit mining and other related legislation, which may have impact upon your responsibility;
Preparation and maintenance of contractual obligations;
Co-ordination and compliance of Medical and Induction Legal Compliance;
Co-ordinate and Manage procurement requirements;
Maintain Employee Information;
Ensure compliance to Safety Standards;
Attendance, feedback and reporting of all relevant production and Safety Meetings;
Management of Employee Relations;
Providing support in preparation of tenders and contracts;
Co-ordinate and manage community services projects in accordance with Mine Social Labour Plan;
Co-ordinate and manage distribution of Personal Protective Clothing (PPE)
Reason for leaving : Development
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Company : Dignified Distributers and Transport Services
Period of Employment : October 2009 to April 2010
Position : Production Manager – Drilling Operations
Duties : Surface and Underground Drilling Organisation
Supervision of Surface and Underground Drill Teams including Performance Management;
Training on Teams in order to ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures are maintained;
Reports to Business Manager;
Risk Assessments and daily Planned Task Observations (PTO’s);
Daily Interaction with Geologist and all relevant clients and ensure a good relationship are kept at all times;
Stock Control;
Ensure a Safe Working environment is kept without risk to the health of employees within your area of responsibility;
Ensure document Control are in place;
Maintain good working knowledge of the relevant provisions of the mining and other related legislation, which may have impact upon your responsibility.
Reason for leaving : Focus on area of expertise.
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Company : Zaaiman Exploration Drilling
Period of Employment : January 2009 to September 2009
Position : Directional Driller
Duties : Planning of rig holes/sights
Administration on each rig
Safety measurements
Stocktaking and supplying
Reason for leaving : Jean-Pierre relocated to the Barberton area
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Company : Drill Corp Africa
Period of Employment : December 2007 to June 2008
Position : Drilling Supervisor
Duties : Planning of rig holes/sights
Administration on each rig
Safety measurements
Stocktaking and supplying
Reason for leaving : Working Conditions
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Company : Sasol Directional Drilling
Period of Employment : February 2000 to November 2007
Position : Driller
Duties : Managed site
Drilling operations
Captured of information
Managed stock levels
Site Supervisor
Reason for leaving : New challenge – Specialized Drilling Operations
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Company : Syferfontein Opencast
Period of Employment : February 1996 to February 2000
Position : Operator
Duties : Loading and hauling of coal
Reason for leaving : Position offered at SASOL Mining – Directional Drilling
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Company : Blinds and Shades
Period of Employment : January 1994 to January 1996
Position : Assistant Manager
Duties : Quotations
Installations
Repairs
Reason for leaving : Drilling career interest
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References : Pierre Niemand – Managing Director Torques Drilling
: Bryn Edwards – Superintendent: Geology Open Pit Operations
Nkomati Joint Venture
: Mark Davidson – HOD: Mineral Resources Management – Nkomati JV
: Karel Coetzer – Manager Geology Nkomati Joint Venture
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