Daniel Rae
Seddon
Summary
Dynamic professional with over a decade of experience in roles ranging from Driller at DDH1 to Shift Technician at New Zealand King Salmon, specializing in drilling operations and collaborative teamwork. Recognized for innovative thinking and a strong commitment to reliability, achieving a remarkable pick rate of 140% at Woolworths. Core competencies include operational efficiency and safety management, with a focus on enhancing productivity in challenging environments. Career aspirations include leveraging extensive experience to drive continuous improvement in high-performing teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driller
DDH1
, Australia
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Drilling a hole from the surface to a depth of 2,500 meters.
- Coring PQ, HQ, and NQ. and NQ2.
- Performed work involving mud rotary mechanisms and downhole motor activities using NX/HX.
- Cementing operations.
- Use of downhole survey equipment.
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
Driller
Ranger Drilling
, Perth, WA
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Drilled from the surface to depths of 1,000 meters.
- Drilling core from PQ3, HQ3, and NQ2.
- Installation of ground monitoring equipment.
- Working on Rio Tinto and BHP work sites.
- Adhered to corporate and job site safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Trained crews on drill work procedures and safety.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
Operator
Turf Care WA
01.2018 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Roof Plumber Trade Assistant
Leakproof Roofing
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Working with Owner and Unsupervised
- Leak detection and rectification
- Metal Roof and Tiled
- Residential and Commercial
- Installing new sections of Roofs, Flashing
- Making Downpipes, Catchment boxes etc..
- Working at Heights
- EWP work
Gardener
Programmed Maintenance
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Responsible for the lawn care of Retirement Villages, Schools and Business
- Working In a TEAM environment
- Driving equipment to and from site
- Daily operation of different Mowers
- Many Different Ride ons
- 7 – 5 Gang Reel Mowers
- 4WD,Z Turns
- Daily operation of Hand operated power tools
- Edgers, whipper snippers, blowers etc..
- Maintainance of equipment
Gardener
Programmed Integrated
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Working for the Grounds Dept at Trinity Collage in Perths CBD, as well as at there off site Sports Grounds
- Mowing – Gang Reel, Ride Ons
- Verti Draining/Mowing
- Tractor/Loader/Truck Operation
- Maintainance of equipment
Storeperson
Woolworths
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Voice picking, Produce, Cool stores, General stores
- Ride on pallet truck experience
- Average pick rate of 140%
Diamond Driller/Offsider
Various Drilling Contractors
01.2006 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Ausdrill, Drill West, United Drilling Services.
- Daily operation of large trucks and track-mounted drill rigs.
- Collaborated effectively within team settings in camp environments.
- Performed routine servicing on equipment.
- Ensured workplace safety consistently.
Despatch Storeman
Winstone Wall Boards
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Shift Work
- Order make up
- Forklift Driving
- Truck Loading
- Daily Computer Work
Despatch Storeman, Sales Assistant
Placemakers
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Order make up
- Truck Loading
- Sales
- Forklift and Side Loader Driving
Metal Tile Fixer
AHI Roofing
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Fixing metal tiles to New/Old houses
- Daily use of Hand tools (Nail Guns, Power saws and Guillotines)
- Working in all weather
Shift Technician, Harvest Technician
New Zealand King Salmon
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Daily feeding of livestock
- Maintaining an accurate inventory
- Scuba Diving
Education
Certificate 4 in Drilling Operations - Diamond Drilling
AMPT Services
09-2022
Cert 3 in Drilling Operations - Diamond Drilling
AMPT Services
03-2020
Diploma in Scuba Instruction - Scuba Diving
Dive HQ
Christchurch, NZ11-2001
Hornby High School
Christchurch, NZ12-2000
Skills
- Dependability and reliability
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
- Equipment operation
- Drilling operations
Motto
To Adapt, Improvise and Overcome
Personal Information
- Age: 41
- Date of Birth: 03/27/83
- Nationality: New Zealander
Licence
Western Australian Heavy Rigid (HR-B) and Car License
Certification
- Certificate III in Drilling Operations (Cert 3)
- Certificate IV in Drilling Operations (Cert 4)
- Diploma in Scuba Instruction
References
- Karl Smith +61 4 0765 5326
- Chris Walton +61 4 5935 9220
Timeline
Driller
DDH1
03.2023 - 11.2024
Driller
Ranger Drilling
08.2018 - 12.2022
Operator
Turf Care WA
01.2018 - 08.2024
Roof Plumber Trade Assistant
Leakproof Roofing
01.2014 - 01.2018
Gardener
Programmed Maintenance
01.2013 - 01.2014
Gardener
Programmed Integrated
01.2013 - 12.2013
Storeperson
Woolworths
01.2012 - 12.2013
Diamond Driller/Offsider
Various Drilling Contractors
01.2006 - 12.2012
Despatch Storeman
Winstone Wall Boards
01.2005 - 12.2006
Despatch Storeman, Sales Assistant
Placemakers
01.2003 - 12.2005
Metal Tile Fixer
AHI Roofing
01.2003 - 12.2004
Shift Technician, Harvest Technician
New Zealand King Salmon
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Certificate III in Drilling Operations (Cert 3)
- Certificate IV in Drilling Operations (Cert 4)
- Diploma in Scuba Instruction
Certificate 4 in Drilling Operations - Diamond Drilling
AMPT Services
Cert 3 in Drilling Operations - Diamond Drilling
AMPT Services
Diploma in Scuba Instruction - Scuba Diving
Dive HQ
Hornby High School
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