Cameron Sawyer
11 Norfolk Lane, Ballajura,WA
Summary
Attentive Driller with multiple years of experience in the field of mining and 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry to mid-level position. I am ready to put my best foot forward with a team to achieve the company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driller
Ozland
Western Australia
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
Nipper
Oceanagold
Waihi
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Underground Environment 12 Hour Shifts, Day and Night.
- Assisted with servicing and maintenance work on Jumbo Rigs, i.e Hose changes, broken shanks, oil leaks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Drillers Offsider
Alton Drilling
Waihi
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Complied, understood and supported corporate safety initiatives to maintain safe work environment.
- Worked as part of crew or without supervision to accomplish drilling tasks.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Recognized and independently corrected hazards and unsafe actions and conditions.
- Adhered to safe operating procedures, protecting personnel and assets while completing mining projects according to specifications.
- Performed soil drilling, sampling and monitoring well installation, on Number sites.
Sapper
New Zealand Army
Linton
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Mine Clearance.
- Bridge Building.
- Humanitarian Assistance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
T45 Blast Hole Driller
Dynamic D&B
Perth
04.2024 - Current
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
Education
BA - History/Anthropology
Victoria University
Wellington 2010
High School Diploma -
Thames High School
Thames11.2009
Skills
- Equipment Management
- Inspections Expertise
- Operational Safety
- Core Sample Collection
- Safe Work Practices
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Safety Compliance
- Core Drilling
- Testing Devices
- Job Safety Analysis
- Time Management
- Hydraulic Fluid
- Machine Setups
- Personnel Records
- Training Junior Team Members
- Mud Pumps
- Basic Tools
- Equipment Maintenance
- Drill Rig Inspection
- Critical Thinking
- SOP Implementation
- Emergency Procedures
Certification
First Aid Qualified
Full Class 1 Licence
Full Class 2 Licence
Class 4 Learners Licence
Current Police Clearance
Medium Rigid Western Australia Drivers License
Timeline
T45 Blast Hole Driller
Dynamic D&B
04.2024 - Current
Driller
Ozland
01.2023 - 03.2024
Nipper
Oceanagold
06.2021 - 12.2022
Drillers Offsider
Alton Drilling
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sapper
New Zealand Army
08.2014 - 12.2018
BA - History/Anthropology
Victoria University
High School Diploma -
Thames High School