MOHAMMED GADAFI
BLAST HOLES DRILLER
Tarkwa,Tarkwa
Summary
To obtain a challenging position in a high-quality mining environment where my resourceful .Attentive Driller with 7 years of experience in blast holes drilling. Adept at giving detailed instructions and ensuring efficiency and safety of drilling team. Committed to proactive maintenance and staying focused after long hours in harsh weather conditions. Effective at managing team drilling operations. Knowledgeable about observing crews, identifying problems and decisively implementing proactive solutions. Trained in all facets of production, business requirements and regulatory standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
BLAST HOLE DRILLER
DRILL CREW AFRICA AT TERRA MINING
09.2023 - Current
- Operating Epirco T45 and L7
- Using of GPS in drilling accurate holes
- Helping drill Mechanics to fix faults
- Assisting Blast crew to make manuel mark out when GPS is Fault
- Ensured safety at the job site by adhering to established protocols and guidelines for quality drilling operations.
- Improved overall productivity by troubleshooting mechanical issues quickly and effectively.
- Managed rig sub-contractors to maintain safe and efficient operations of rig equipment.
Driller- Engineers and Planners
Goldfields Ghana Limited
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitoring the drilling and enforcing safety procedures whiles drilling
- Making day to day report after shift work
- Monitored the ground condition and stability
- Ensure the QAQC crew measure drill holes to the correct depth
- Assessing the mark out crew when designing a drilling patter
- Managed 17person crew of rig team members involved in carrying out daily rig operations and special projects.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by implementing advanced drilling techniques and optimizing equipment usage.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
Blast Holes Driller
BCM International
09.2017 - 12.2019
- In change of the drilling operation in the pit reporting directly to the senior drill & blast superintendent
- Provide leadership on all drilling personnel, equipment and availability output of the drill rigs
- Ensure compliance of safety requirements and advertisement of targets of safety and production modules
- Do technical reviews and evaluation to optimize the efficiencies of the rigs
- Mentor new and up-coming drillers.
- Achieved precise drilling targets by utilizing advanced directional drilling methods and monitoring real-time data.
- Enhanced workplace safety through vigilant adherence to safety protocols and routine equipment inspections.
National Service Personal
Goldfields Ghana Limited
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Assist in charging of drill holes
- Assisting drillers to drill to achieve set target
- Ensuring that Rock tools (Bit,Rod,Shank etc.) are in good condition
- Analyse field data and results
- Supervise field personal
- Monitor stock levels of consumables
- Monitor the grounds condition and stability.
- Enhanced teamwork skills by participating in group tasks and collaborating with fellow drilling members.
- Improved public speaking abilities through leading presentations and briefings during monthly safety activities.
Attachment Student
Chirano Gold Mine
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Ensuring good site preparation before any project begins
- Safety rules at workplace as well as off duty by preparing the safety topic with my line supervisor for each day
- Prepare report on all daily activities we embark on to any section
- Assist in ensuring safety measures on site.
- Assisted in the reduction of downtime by efficiently handling core samples and preparing them for analysis.
- Aided in reducing operational costs by diligently monitoring fuel consumption and maintaining accurate inventory records of supplies.
- Optimized drill performance through continuous learning about geology, diamond core recovery techniques, and advancements within the industry.
Attachment Student
Goldfields Ghana Limited
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Assist in ensuring safety measures at site
- Monitored the ground conditions and stability
- Assisting drillers in day to day activities
- As a trainee driller
- Enhanced athlete performance by implementing individualized training programs and prevention strategies.
- Supported coaches in the development of practice schedules that incorporated appropriate rest periods to prevent overtraining.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Mines And Technology (Umat)
Tarkwa07.2016
West African senior secondary school certificate -
Armed Forces Senior High School.
KumasiSkills
- A good team player
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Perseverance
- Proactive
- Self-Motivated
- Dynamic
- Initiative
Websites
Qualities And Skills
- Focused and result oriented
- Willing to learn and have passion to excel
- Good communication and interpersonal relation
- Ability to work under demanding conditions with little or no supervision and Coordination of field works
Coursework
- Seminar, on the Topic Impacting the Mining World as a Geologist/Driller
- Certificate in First Aid
- Diploma in General Drilling
- Certificate in Safety Management
- Certificate in Explosive and Blasting
- Epirco Rock tools Certificate
- Certificate of Services Aboso Gold Field
Drill Rigs Used
- Atlas Copco T50/T45
- Epiroc Smart Roc C50/CL
- Epiroc Smart Roc T50/T45/D65
- Sandvik Leopard DI 550
- Sandvik Pantera DP1500i
- Sandvik Drill Tech DK45
References
- Mr. Mohammed Alhassan, Training Officer, Goldfields Ghana Limited,Tarkwa, +233(246816890)
- Mr. Emmanuel Ferka, Superintendent- Drill and Blast, BCM International Company, +233(0)205886978
- MR. Dennis Alhassan, Senior Mining Engineer, Engineers and Planners Group, +233(0) 241727723
- Dr.Prof Anthony Ewusi, Head of Geological Engineering Dept., University of mines and technology, aewusi@umat.edu.gh
- Delali Ankomah, The Human Resource Manager, Drill Crew Africa, delali@dcafrica.co, +233591571384
- Travis Needham, The Director Drill Crew Africa, Drill Crew Africa, Travis@dcafrica.co, +46723173029
Timeline
BLAST HOLE DRILLER
DRILL CREW AFRICA AT TERRA MINING
09.2023 - Current
Driller- Engineers and Planners
Goldfields Ghana Limited
03.2022 - 08.2023
Blast Holes Driller
BCM International
09.2017 - 12.2019
National Service Personal
Goldfields Ghana Limited
08.2016 - 09.2017
Attachment Student
Chirano Gold Mine
06.2016 - 07.2016
Attachment Student
Goldfields Ghana Limited
08.2014 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
University of Mines And Technology (Umat)
West African senior secondary school certificate -
Armed Forces Senior High School.
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