Olaoluwa (Ola) Ibilola
M: 042*-***-***
E: **********@*****.***
A: 12 Koenig Way, Clarkson, W.A 6030
www.linkedin.com/in/olaoluwaibilola
KEY SKILLS
Good communication skills and an active listener
Punctual and organised
High regard to safety and following company policies and procedures
Healthy, fit, and able to safely complete manual handling/labouring duties
Critical thinking and objective analysis abilities
Ability to problem solve and use initiative
Interpersonal skill with the ability to liaise with stakeholders
Mathematically minded
Thorough attention to detail with the ability to follow instruction
Ability to work unsupervised independently and as part of a team
Willing to learn and have new experiences
Proficient in the use in the use of Word processing packages - MS Office Professional, Microsoft Project, WBS Pro and INX.
RELATED EDUCATION & TRAINING
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Ongoing
Trainwest Perth, Western Australia
Diploma of Work Health and Safety Nov. 2023
CBD College Perth, Western Australia
Statutory Supervisor Certificate Oct. 2024 Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Diploma of Leadership and Management Feb. 2024
Churchill Education Samford Village, Queensland Australia
Diploma of Quality Auditing Oct. 2024
Churchill Education Samford Village, Queensland Australia
Diploma of Project Management Sept. 2013
Scope Training Institute Perth, Western Australia
Australia Workplace Health and Safety Laws Cert. Sept. 2023
Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications
Lead Incident Investigations (ICAM) Jan. 2024
Trainwest Perth, Western Australia
Lead Auditor Skill Set Aug. 2024
Trainwest Perth, Western Australia
Cert IV in Work Health and Safety Apr. 2014
CBD College Perth, Western Australia
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Corporate WHS Rep/Advisor May 2022 – Till Date
Kalamazoo Resources Limited (Pilbara region)
Corporate WHS Responsibilities
Ensure effective implementation of KZR safety management systems.
Ensure KZR compliance with updated WHS regulatory requirements
Conducting risk assessments
Creating and Implementing Safety Policies and procedures
Lead workplace incidents investigation
Co-ordinate, facilitate and provide on-site inductions (new starter & visitors)
Provide safety training to employees
Identifying potential WHS hazards
Make regular inspections
Lead WHS systems audit and gap analysis
Drill program management
Co-ordinate Drill Rig Pre-Program Inspection and Audit
Conduct Drill Rig Inspection
Ensure equipment is installed safely
Help injured staff return to work
Preparing reports
Mine Geologist Sept. 2021 – May 2022
Red 5 Limited (King of the Hills Mine)
Roles and responsibilities
Assist in the planning, management, and execution of grade-control programs.
Management of contractors (e.g., earthworks, rehabilitation, drilling etc.)
Geological logging of underground diamond core and effective coordination of core yard activities
Ori, meter marking, RQD and SG of cores
Ensured efficient execution of daily drilling activities including drill plans, rig checks, hole monitoring, EOH processes.
Ore mark-up/spotting
Supervision and mentoring of geologists, geological assistants, and pit technicians
Sample dispatching
Safety representatives and ERT activities
Daily reporting
Project/Rig Geologist Feb. 2021 – Sept. 2021 Kin Mining NL (Leonora region)
Roles and responsibilities
Assist in the planning, management, and execution of field programs (such as AC, RC, and diamond drill programs), geological and geophysical survey.
Management of contractors (e.g., earthworks, rehabilitation, drilling etc.)
Geological logging of exploration drill chips and core (AC, RC and Diamond)
Ensured efficient execution of daily drilling activities including drill plans, rig checks, hole monitoring, EOH processes
Sample/multi-elements selection, submission, and tracking.
Supervision of field technicians and sample dispatching
Ori, meter marking, RQD and SG of cores.
Mentoring junior graduate geologist and geological assistant
Timely and accurate reporting of exploration activities as required
Preparing and submitting POWs
Daily reporting
Project Geologist (Multiple projects) Dec. 2020 – Feb. 2021 Sahara Natural Resources (Perth, WA)
Roles and responsibilities
Assist in the planning, management, and execution of Auger drilling projects.
Geological logging and sample selection, submission, and tracking
Assay verification and QAQC
Validation of drillhole and other data
Daily reporting
Casual Teaching/Research Assistance Sept. 2018 – Dec. 2020
The University of Western Australia (School of Earth Sciences)
Roles and responsibilities
Leading role in research work of the Characterization of Early Cretaceous palynological assemblages from Bell-01 hole and the Lanco Bunbury Port Engineering holes BH01-28
Teaching, Marking and ad-hoc student consultation
Independent Geoscientist March 2013 – Sept. 2017
Private Practice (Casual)
Roles and responsibilities
Geological logging (AC, RC and Diamond)
Ensured efficient execution of daily drilling activities including drill plans, rig checks, hole monitoring, EOH processes
Assist in the planning, management, and execution of Auger drilling projects
Supervision of field technicians and sample dispatching
Mentoring junior graduate geologist and geological assistant
Timely and accurate reporting of exploration activities as required
Daily reporting
Field Officer (Casual Employment) Jul. – Sept. 2016
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Roles and responsibilities
Maintained regular contact with area supervisor
Reviewed workload in Collect Staff Workspace - blocked up maps, decided on most efficient route and any features in the field that may cause difficulties.
Created dwelling records, deliver household forms, and reply-paid envelopes.
Ensured materials are kept secure and appropriately managed and reported any refusals, incidents, or issues to the Area Supervisor.
Completed evaluation report and attended a debriefing session.
REFERENCES
Available on request