David Drakeley Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

I began FieldCrew to relieve a pain point in permanent employment-related risk for finite projects that need specialised personnel – ranging from graduates to highly experienced exploration managers, technical specialists and safety professionals. We find that our combination of experience and flexibility, with the agility afforded by a smaller business like FieldCrew, can deliver excellent value with short lead times and simple, no-nonsense solutions. While I enjoy extracting maximum value from exploration data, I also gain great satisfaction in consulting to all sizes of companies in:Safety management.Design and management of mineral and coal exploration campaigns.Hydrogeological studies.Geochemical and Geotechnical investigations.

Brisbane, Australia

I enjoyed a varied and challenging career with New Hope across both their coal and mineral divisions. Major achievements included:• SafetyDevelop and maintain a management structure to help ensure the safety and health of all exploration personnel.Facilitate safety investigations and implement harm minimisation strategies. Lead health and safety standard monitoring and compliance across all exploration operations.Support the delivery of world-class behavioural safety leadership programs • LeadershipProvide direction and leadership to the exploration team.Use geological expertise to actively contribute to business strategy and budget development.Provide mentoring and training to junior geologists and field technicians.• DevelopmentIdentify, trial, and implement innovative exploration techniques.Provide geological and resource modelling support to operating mines and development projects.Develop and implement, maintain and monitor a robust and effective safety health management system for all personnel, including contractors and service providers.ACARP Industry Monitor and Open Cut Committee member.

Yarrabee Mine, Blackwater, Qld

Coordinated the collection, validation, and interpretation of geological data.Trained and mentored junior geologist and field staffManaged contractors to ensure compliance with company policies.

Yarrabee Mine, Blackwater, Queensland

Facilitated the safe and cost effective coordination, control, and scheduling of field geology activities.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs Honours, Geology/Earth Science, General

Middle Management Programe