MEC Mining is a global mining consultancy specialising in mine consultancy, mine planning, onsite management and technical services solutions for the international mining industry.Since 2005, MEC has grown into one of the leading consultancy firms with an experienced team of consultants; specialising in both open-cut and underground mining for the coal and minerals sectors.MEC Mining understands the challenges associated with outsourcing, quality of outcomes are paramount and people and experience matter. This is why we deliver high-quality work that enhances the value of our clients’ projects and our team of experienced consultants bring a diverse range of knowledge to each project.My work with MEC has included assisting our clients with:-Industry best practice process development for strategic planning-Short Term Planning site support-Drill & Blast site support-Drill & Blast Optimisation and review-Drill & Blast process review, improvement and implimentation including a multi-company approach through process and software integrationhttp://www.mecmining.com.au/

I run a retail fireworks shop every year in Darwin NT with my fireworks loving family and friends.Selling retail fireworks can be a lot of fun, but also requires involves business development, legislative compliance, payroll, pyrotechnics, safety management systems, risk management, raw materials management, transport, logistics, web design, proposal development, accounting, asset management and HR.

Malaco is a small and highly efficient company, requiring a wide skillset out of its engineers. Daily tasks varied enormously depending on current company requirements and included: Drill & Blast design and optimisation, Mine Scheduling, Mine Design, Whittle Optimisation, Project Feasability, Geotech inspections and planning, Pumping and mine drainage, Leach pad design, Surpac software, Shotplus-i software, Document management, Safety Health and Management System, exploration target prioritisation, blockmodel reporting and attribute additions.

Contracting through Legra Engineering as a drill and blast consultant and supervisor. Tasks included:Implementation and support of BlastLogic Drill and Blast process Blast design optimizationEfficiency improvements

Consulting Drill and Blast Engineer.I Specialise in: Blast Optimisation, Shotfirer training, Logistics management, Continuous improvement, Blast pattern & initiation design, team management and the introduction/rollout of new blasting systems.I have 14 years of blasting experience across a large cross section of Australias mines, quarries and specialist blasting projects. I use this experience, and the willingness to try new or proven processes to optimise blasting across challenging mine conditions.

Shotfiring, Raw materials management, Risk management, Conflict resolution, Operational efficiency, SAP, Blast pattern design, Blast tie-in design, Forecasting, Manufacture explosives.

Drill and blast design, Shotfiring, SAP, Purchasing, Risk management, Plant maintenance, Forklift operator, Drill and Blast surveying, Shotplusi.