MICHAEL AKYIN TAYLOR
TAKORADI
Summary
Motived professional who believes there is always room for improvement in any work you do. Taylor is a dedicated and focused diamond driller (surface & underground) with over 10 years professional experience having moved from a driller assistant to a master driller level. I challenge myself in seeking for position in a growth-oriented company that values safety and high standard working procedures. My penchant for safety inclined my decision to serve as safety representative from the beginning of my drilling career. I have demonstrated very strong leadership and supervisory qualities over my drilling crew and the ability to improve production whiles reducing downtime issues with a proactive mind set. A team player who thrives under pressure with the abilities of bringing all players on the same page regardless of differences. Taylor’s mantra is quality production with safety as paramount.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DRILLER
BOART LONGYEAR
03.2015 - 03.2024
- Train crew and introduce procedures to make drill work safer and effective, and complying with company policies, objectives communication goals
- Monitoring drilling operations and machines and properly maintaining all working tools and equipment to prevent down time delays
- Direct rig crew in drilling and other activities including rig set up or rig movement
- Providing leadership by delegating tasks, instructions and development of rig members
- Responsible for supervising my crew members on daily basis and up to 10 employees on rig move
- Responsible for supervising all jobs and ensuring the safety of all employees involved
- Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols
- Completed field reports on daily basis and discussed issues with site supervisor including assisting in the annual evaluation of the performance of the drill crew
- Recognize, interpret and response to all down hole condition
SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE
BOART LONGYEAR
05.2011 - 03.2024
- Serve as conduit between the safety department and the operational work force (shift crew)
- Prepare and organize safety and tool box meeting before the start of any daily working shift
- Represent operational work force on health and safety management meetings and workshops
- Relaying new or revised safety protocols enacted by the company to the operational work force (shift crew)
- Assisting the health and safety officer to make sure the employer fulfils their legal obligations towards their employees, and to assist members in getting their health and safety issues resolved
- Investigate complaints among my crew and finding solutions by communicating the employer
- Ensuring work force (shift crew) follow all safety regulations and procedures
- Attend investigations or formal inquires held
- Inspect work areas and ensure all areas comply with internal and external regulatory standards
- Identifying potential hazards, risks and dangers and making profound recommendation regarding health and safety
- Core duty is to ensure reasonable steps are taken by employer to prevent sexual harassment of their employees
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents
- Evaluate and update safety protocols to reduce risks at all workplace
- Involved with management and safety department in administering disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies
- Supervised training of new workers on safety practices and procedures
- Carrying out inspections of the workplace during work time
- Working with management to develop policies and procedures as well as reviewing and providing feedback
DRILLER'S ASSISTANT
BOART LONGYEAR
05.2011 - 03.2015
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase
- Support driller to efficiently and safely drill holes
- Set up and park up drill sites
- Support drill tool change activities in efficient and safe manner
- Lubricate and clean equipment before and after use
- Keep drilling locations clean and orderly
- Drive support vehicles when required
- Follow all safety regulations and procedure
- Inspect work areas and ensure all areas comply with internal and external regulatory standards
Education
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION,WINNEBA
KUMASI, ASHANTI REGION, GHANA01.2009
Skills
- Operating
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Continuous learning
- Multi-Tasking
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Computer Savvy
- Supervision & Leadership
- Maintenance & Repair
- Team player
Certification
- Equipment Operator's License Certificate of Competency issued by Minerals Commission of Ghana
- First Aid at Work Certificate issued by St John Ambulance Ghana
- Boart Longyear Competency Training Programme Certificate
References
- Jonathan Madigan, Operations Manager (EMEA), Boart Longyear, jonathan.madigan@boartlongyear.com
- Mr Daniel Essien, Former Operations Coordinator, Boart Longyear Ghana, +233 24 257 8483
- Mr. Evans Sam, Operations Support/Country Manager, Boart Longyear Ghana, +233 54 433 7301 / +233 20 825 2275, evans.sam@boartlongyear.com
- Mr. Jeremiah Nyamekye,Former EHS Advisor, Boart Longyear Ghana, +233 54 373 516
Conductingresearch
With my background in information and communication technology it is my aim to be abreast with new and inventive ways the drilling world is moving. Chief among them is new ways of solving problems associated with drilling.
Timeline
DRILLER
BOART LONGYEAR
03.2015 - 03.2024
SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE
BOART LONGYEAR
05.2011 - 03.2024
DRILLER'S ASSISTANT
BOART LONGYEAR
05.2011 - 03.2015
- Equipment Operator's License Certificate of Competency issued by Minerals Commission of Ghana
- First Aid at Work Certificate issued by St John Ambulance Ghana
- Boart Longyear Competency Training Programme Certificate
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION,WINNEBA
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