Samuel Kwofie
Summary
An enthusiastic, well organized conscientious and self-motivated with ranging exposure, possessing good communication skills coupled with well-developed leadership skills and having the ability to relate well to people at all level. I am also used to working under pressure, a team player, focused on meeting my targets and reporting to my superiors, both orally and written.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller
BCM Damang Site
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Doing the pre-start checks (physical checks) to ensure hydraulic oil, rock oil, compressor oil, engine oil and radiator water are all in good order before mounting it
- Reporting any defects on the rig to the supervisor for appropriate action taken
- Drilling up to the required depth as required by the drilling supervisor
- Recording of the holes drilled to the supervisor
- Involve in the assisting of the blast crews for making drilling mark-out
- Ensured that bits are changed at the right to avoid damage to the drifter
- Ensured daily drill target are achieved
- Assisting my colleagues to ensure daily production drill target are achieved in our shift
- Taking of initiative in solving problems before reporting to my supervisor
- Ensured that highest quality of work is done according to the company operations
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Expatriate Driller, Trainer & Supervisor
BCM International
06.2011 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: Sierra Leone
- Monitoring performance against production targets and take appropriate actions to rectify deficiencies as required
- Develop, lead and performance manage a flexible and a motivated team to achieving a zero harm, consistently meeting production quality target
- Liaise with maintenance department to mark sure that mobile equipment schedule for plan maintenance is always available on time.
- Co-ordinate some aspects of the drill and blast activities on a daily basis
- Training of the drill crew (Sierra Leone Nationals) in achieving daily production quality targets
- Inspect drill equipment to ensure they are in correct working order and safety requirements.
- Teaching how to drill fractured rock formation
- Undertake safety and environmental planned inspection, risk assessment, safety audit, critical and planned task observation and other related duties
- Involved in training and development of staff
- Ensure discipline is maintained in the shift for efficient target achieved
- Perform drilling operations in difficult terrain where experience is required most
- Liaise with technical services and mining personnel for availability of drilling areas, setting out of drill holes and monitoring of performance
- Sierra Leone
Senior Driller
Golden Star Wassa Limited
06.2005 - 02.2011
- Trained the drill assistant about how to drill to achieve production target in conformity to international best safety practices
- Drill whilst at the same time trained local crews (Drill Assistant)
- Providing training and support to ensure that drilling crew comply with applicable site and legislative requirements and ensure safety standards exceed industry practice as well as equipment in a safe and economical manner
- Liaise with technical services and mining personnel for availability of drilling areas, setting out of drill holes and monitoring of performance
- Having the mechanical background to identify faults in the rigs and finding solution to them
Production Driller
Taywood Mining Ghana Limited
07.1999 - 06.2005
- Doing the pre-start checks (physical checks) to ensure hydraulic oil, rock oil, compressor oil, engine oil and radiator water are all in good order before mounting it
- Reporting any defects on the rig to the supervisor for appropriate action taken
- Drilling up to the required depth as required by the drilling supervisor
- Recording of the holes drilled to the supervisor
- Involve in the assisting of the blast crews for making drilling mark-out
- Ensured that bits are changed at the right to avoid damage to the drifter
- Ensured daily drill target are achieved
- Assisting my colleagues to ensure daily production drill target are achieved in our shift
- Taking of initiative in solving problems before reporting to my supervisor
- Ensured that highest quality of work is done according to the company operations
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Education
EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT -
University of Mines and Technology
Tarkwa, Ghana01.2012
Skills
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Team Player
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Motivate, Advise & Persuade Others
- Perceived as Credible with High Level of Integrity
- Pro-Active with Positive Attitude
- Able to Communicate Information at all levels
- Honest & Conscientious
- Effective Delegation of Responsibility
- Flexible, Patient & Diplomatic
- Strong Relationship Builder
- Open-Minded Approach
- Computer Literate in MS Word
- Computer Literate in MS Excel
References
- Mr. Simon Terbdbri, Human Resources Manager, B.C.M International Limited, +233204318591
- Mr. Charles Achirem, Project Manager, Rock Sure International, +233245916902, charlesachirem@yahoo.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Novels
- Playing Soccer
Equipment Capabilities And Training
- F7, F9, 952 (TOP HAMMER)
- L7 COPROD (MK1 & MK2)
- L8 DTH (MK1 & MK2)
- D65 FLEXI ROC
- SMARTROC C50, T35, T45
- ALL TYPES OF ATLAS COPCO DRILL RIGS AND SANDVIK DRILL RIGS
- HAUSHER HSB 3000 DRILL RIG
- PANTERA DP 1500i
Personal Information
- Profession: Driller
- Date of Birth: 04/06/80
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Driller
BCM Damang Site
01.2017 - 12.2019
Expatriate Driller, Trainer & Supervisor
BCM International
06.2011 - 09.2013
Senior Driller
Golden Star Wassa Limited
06.2005 - 02.2011
Production Driller
Taywood Mining Ghana Limited
07.1999 - 06.2005
EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT -
University of Mines and Technology
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