Graham Williams
St Aus,Cornwall
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in equipment operation, rock crushing, and drilling operations. Demonstrates proficiency in blasting techniques, load securing, and ground support implementation. Committed to health and safety with a strong focus on [Tool] safety and manual handling. Adept at preparing for rock blasting and operating pneumatic drills. Career goal includes advancing within the field of drilling operations while maintaining a steadfast dedication to safety consciousness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4058
4058
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Land driller
Groundsearch
Truro, Cornwall
03.2015 - Current
- Undertook training activities when offered
- Achieved project deadlines with efficient work scheduling.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis to address equipment malfunctions.
- Performed maintenance on drilling rigs for prolonged operational life.
- Ensured safety standards by following strict protocols during drilling operations.
- Operated [Type] drilling rigs and inspected before and after use, maintaining functionality and safety.
- Observed health and safety protocols and properly used all required PPE.
Tin mill restoration engineer
Cornwall Gold
Redruth, Cornwall
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Assessed damage to equipment, taking action to prevent reoccurrence.
- Proposed engineering solutions to address project challenges
- Minimised safety risks with thorough inspections and maintenance schedules.
- Advised on equipment failures and potential repairs to restore functionality.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help visitors get the best experience of the mill
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Miner
Artic Mining .Greenland
04.2009 - 03.2012
- Transported drilling rigs between sites
- Operated heavy-duty mining machinery for efficient ore extraction.
- Inspected ground conditions
- Bored bolt holes and injected with resin to reduce risk of collapse.
- Accurately marked, drilled, charged and blasted the face.
- Participated in emergency drills to enhance response efficiency during real incidents.
- Monitored environmental changes within mine, minimised health risks for personnel on site.
- Drilled blast holes according to the designated pattern for effective mineral extraction.
- Maintained machines and tools with regular cleaning and lubrication.
- Conducted regular site inspections for maintaining worker safety.
- Coordinated shift schedules effectively; ensured continuous operation without over exhausting workforce.
- Followed strict safety guidelines whilst handling explosives; reduced potential accidents in work area.
- Inspected underground mine conditions to evaluate safety and support needs.
- Stood in for the mine captain when he was unavailable
Underground miner
Baseresult / Western United Mines
Pool, Cornwall
06.2000 - 04.2009
- Maintained machines and tools with regular cleaning and lubrication.
- Fitted and installed rock bolts and other supports to stabilise underground workings.
- Transported drilling rigs between sites
- Conducted training sessions for newcomers, ensuring they were well-equipped with necessary skills and knowledge about the job.
- Maintained strong awareness of geological factors to support continuous safety.
- Bored bolt holes and injected with resin to reduce risk of collapse.
- Mitigated risks through adherence to health and safety regulations strictly.
- Used high-grade explosives to break hard rock formations safely.
- Observed health and safety protocols and properly used all required PPE.
- Ensured safety by carrying out routine inspections of underground mining equipment.
- Supervised junior miners, fostered a learning environment on best mining practices and safety protocols.
- Constructed support structures, ensured mine stability during operations.
- Provided first aid treatment to injured colleagues when necessary, promoting a culture of care within the team.
- Inspected underground mine conditions to evaluate safety and support needs.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Lead driller
CSCS
wheeled forward tipping dumper -
citb
07.2023 - 05.2026
Traffic Marsal/Banksman -
HSTM
Skills
- Equipment operation proficiency
- Rock crushing
- Tool safety
- Drilling operation mastery
- Blasting techniques
- Load securing
- Health and Safety
- Rock blasting preparation
- Drill operation
- Pneumatic drill operation
- Ground support implementation
- Safety consciousness
- Manual handling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
wheeled forward tipping dumper -
citb
07.2023 - 05.2026
Land driller
Groundsearch
03.2015 - Current
Tin mill restoration engineer
Cornwall Gold
05.2012 - 03.2015
Miner
Artic Mining .Greenland
04.2009 - 03.2012
Underground miner
Baseresult / Western United Mines
06.2000 - 04.2009
NVQ Level 2 - Lead driller
CSCS
Traffic Marsal/Banksman -
HSTM
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