Drill and Blast Supervisor/ Load and Hual Supervisor

Michael S. Beneke

**** ***** ******* **, **** ***1, Idaho USA (001) 208-***-**** *************@*****.***

Drilling and Blasting Supervisor

Multifaceted leader in drilling, blasting, open pit, and management. Carrier of a variety of certifications in the field of drilling, blasting, and mining, with a proven track record of success.

Software/Technical Proficiency

Open Pit/Mining

Drilling/Explosives

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Computer Proficient

Managerial and leadership skills

Production Load and Haul Supervisor

Open pit production targets

Team building

Line-up

Safety Advisor

Construction Foreman

Blasting Certificate

Explosives Operator

Explosives Magazine Control

Drilling and Blasting patterns layout

Supervision of Hazardous Chemicals

Professional Experience

Drilling & Blasting Foreman 03/2012 to 08/2014

Lead a load and haul production as well as a drill and blast production with superb success.

Scheduled machinery and Operators to various divisions throughout the production area.

Also scheduled machinery to the crusher, cone, and tailings plant as necessary.

Organized line-up, toolbox, and safety meeting talks with team members, controlling accidents and incidents by adhering to strict safety guidelines.

In order to stay within budget and to control budgetary concerns, worked with site engineers and Load and Haul.

Was responsible for ensuring that floor levels were correct, using Surveyor Laser Equipment.

Also responsible for ensuring that machinery was in good working order and adhering to safety guidelines.

Created, assisted, and prepared drilling patterns and blast designs.

Responsible for maintaining in and around the Pit area.

Explosives Operator and Drill and Blast Supervisor 03/2011 to 12/2011

Ensured development and deployment of drill and blast patterns in a sturdy, safe, and efficient manner, exceeding superior and customer’s expectations.

Operated, charged, primed and initiated blast holes.

Analyzed fragmentation – powder factor and densities of blast design.

Received explosive accessories from the Magazine as necessary.

Kept records of inventory in Magazine, adhered to safety regulations.

Supervised and contributed to drill and blast team’s work, provided on the job training and performance reviews.

Taught locals and nationals to obtain their Blasting Certificates, and kept records of their upkeep.

Complied and honored for safety and other important regulations.

Coordinated, executed, and surpassed daily production targets.

Provided daily safety and team building meetings and provided a hands-on approach in working with Mine Management and relevant Contractors.

Open Pit/Drill and Blast Supervisor 04/2008 to 12/2010

Along with training and controlling the local nationals on drilling and blasting operations, worked diligently with maintaining safety throughout the pit and surrounding areas. Provided exceptional work as a leader, with reducing operational hazards and risk management.

Held, maintained, and coordinated safety meetings with staff and crew.

Continuously provided risk management as well as safety coordinating and training to prevent accidents.

Reduced operational hazards by closely monitoring teams and conducting risk assessment, then initiated blasting safety training programs that are in use today.

Conceptualized, designed, and implemented intricate drill pattern designs.

Controlled Charging Up Operations with Bulk and Package Explosives.

With extensive knowledge and experience in the field, was able to monitor ground vibration variances and air-blast with using seismograph equipment.

Using my CDL, maintained Haul roads and De-watering of pumps.

Education & Certificates

Blasting Certificate Republique De Guinee West Africa, 2008

Mining Captain/Shift Boss Ghana School of Mines, Accra, West Africa, 2002

Practical Risk Assessment Mine Safety Division, 2002

Surface Blasting Certificate South African Police Services, 1997

Opencast Blasting Certificate South African Mineral and Energy Affairs, 1987

Fiery Mines Blasting Certificate South African Mineral and Energy Affairs, 1984

Mining Diploma Durnacol Colliery Training College, 1983

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