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Red Chris, Bc

Red Chris, B.C.

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Detour Lake Mine

• Complete mandatory monthly inventory counts and reconciliations, safety meetings, audits and ensure all actions assigned to the Site are completed required databases.• Audit and inspect site operations to ensure regulatory requirements are met and are performed safely in accordance company policies.• Ensure mandatory training of all employees is completed and documented. Manage employee training plans.• Document all training activities, develop, motivate and supervise employees for performance to full potential while safely providing customer service.• Ensure that good housekeeping, record keeping, and preventative maintenance programs are in place.• Assist in preparation of fixed cost budgets, capital expenditures, staffing, equipment requirements, and an updated Resource Model.• Analyse site inventories to minimize product quantities and improve site profitability through stock rotation and management.• Schedule daily activities of employees to meet customer requirements and ensure proper management of site including raw material ordering, and preventative maintenance.• Communicate and develop/implement action plan to address any operational issues with Operations Manager.• Effectively communicate and manage all outside regulatory agency audits/inspections and implement necessary action plans as required.

• Deliver Orica’s Surface Blasting Operations and MMU Operation courses to Blasters and MMU operators across North America• Perform on bench assessments for Blasters and MMU operators• Ensure Orica sites obtain compliance levels for regulatory, Orica LTO and developmental training• Assist Orica sites in implementing the use of training database (Access Runtime)• Promote the use of Orica’s mandatory blasting safety guidelines• Mentor new employees and provide instruction regarding safety and procedures, as well as, productivity and customer relations• Revise and translate training material

Malartic, Qc, Canada

• Comply with all regulatory requirements of the job and SH&E policies and procedures and alerts management immediately about any safety concerns, illness, injuries or environmental incidents• Promote continuous improvement of productivity, quality and safety in own area of responsibility.• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with fellow employees and client personnel to ensure effective, constructive dialogue occurs with the intent of continuously improving all facets of service.• Drill log maintenance.• Safe blast loading initiation and maintain blast area security.• Legal storage and transportation of explosives.• Proper blast/variance reporting.• Responsible for all persons working under my direction, including non-Orica personnel and equipment in the blast area.

• Deliver product down pre-drilled blast holes.• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of underground bulk product loading equipment.• Maintaining and administering appropriate spare parts inventory.• Train, mentor and assess company and client personnel in the safe and proper use and care of underground bulk loading equipment.• Administer the Orica Pump Maintenance Control Program. Ensure all equipment/ facilities within area are kept in good safe operating condition.• Plan and conduct underground bulk emulsion demonstrations at customer sites.• Participate in new equipment inspections and commissioning. Prepare bulk equipment for transfer throughout the business units as required.• Promote continuous improvement of productivity, quality and safety in own area of responsibility.• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with fellow employees and client personnel to ensure effective, constructive dialogue occurs with the intent of continuously improving all facets of service.

Cornwall, On

• Deliver products to customers in the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Townships.• Maintain travel log, ensure proper delivery documentation and assist in the maintenance of company vehicle.• Provide product information and process orders from customers.• Assist in the maintenance of the warehouse.

Hemlo, Ontario

• Deliver product down pre-drilled blast holes.• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of underground bulk product loading equipment.• Maintaining and administering appropriate spare parts inventory.• Train, mentor and assess company and client personnel in the safe and proper use and care of underground bulk loading equipment.• Administer the Orica Pump Maintenance Control Program. Ensure all equipment/ facilities within area are kept in good safe operating condition.

Diploma, Automobile Mechanic

High School Leaving Certificate