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Tanzania

Lubumbashi, Katanga, Congo (Drc)

Leading all drilling operations and contracts in DRC

Africa

Kouilou, Republic Of The Congo

Plan and manage all drilling operations for Mud Rotary and Tri-Salt Core drilling consisting of:Plan all rig moves, site layouts and drilling equipment mobilisations Overseeing and calculate grouting of casing and mud mixingLiaise with client and produce daily drill logs and drill progress reportsManage and plan all orders for drilling and consumables and sparesImplement maintenance schedules for rigs and ancillary equipment

Kouilou, Republic Of The Congo

Plan and manage all drilling operations for Mud Rotary and Tri-Salt Core drilling consisting of:Plan all rig moves, site layouts and drilling equipment mobilisations Overseeing and calculate grouting of casing and mud mixingLiaise with client and produce daily drill logs and drill progress reportsManage and plan all orders for drilling and consumables and sparesImplement maintenance schedules for rigs and ancillary equipment

Jwaneng, Botswana

Plan all drilling operations, staff and recruitmentSubmit Weekly and Monthly progress reports Liaise with Senior Project manager regarding drilling plans and requirementsManage 220 Batswana Staff and 25 Expat staffSubmit drill targets, budgets, and forecasts to Managing DirectorsEnsure all safety requirements from Debswana are adhered toAssist and advise Drill site managers on daily operationsSign off on all orders and cash issuances

Benoni, South Africa

Managing procurement for the workshop and DRC drill sites, consisting of drilling consumables, site mobilizations, monthly orders and supplies as well as sourcing suppliers and equipmentHandling the logistics and coordinating airfreight and road shipments from RSA to DRCManaging the budgets, invoices, payments, salaries and petty cashOversee and manage the building and refurbishment of Core and RC drill rigs, drill service and support equipmentResponsible for full time staff… Show more Managing procurement for the workshop and DRC drill sites, consisting of drilling consumables, site mobilizations, monthly orders and supplies as well as sourcing suppliers and equipmentHandling the logistics and coordinating airfreight and road shipments from RSA to DRCManaging the budgets, invoices, payments, salaries and petty cashOversee and manage the building and refurbishment of Core and RC drill rigs, drill service and support equipmentResponsible for full time staff, short term contractors and sub-contractors. Show less

Kouilou, Republic Of The Congo

• Supervise all drill rigs and planning of boreholes• Arrange drilling equipment between camps and sites• Oversee and calculate grouting and mud mixing• Oversee Mud rotary drilling• Oversee the tri-salt core drilling• Plan all rig moves and equipment mobilisations • Liaise with client and produce daily drill logs and drill progress reports• In charge of all orders, maintenance schedules for rigs and ancillary equipment

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Managed logistics, workshop, procurement and staffPlanned and performed services and maintenance on drill rigs, trucks, generators and small vehicles Managed all budgets, invoices, payments, salaries and petty cash Modify and rebuilt 2x Super Rock 5000 drill rigs to specific requirementsModify and rebuilt Speed Core Drill rig to specific requirementsRefurbish Schramm drill rigManaged the building of two customized multipurpose track base drill rigsOverhauled rotation… Show more Managed logistics, workshop, procurement and staffPlanned and performed services and maintenance on drill rigs, trucks, generators and small vehicles Managed all budgets, invoices, payments, salaries and petty cash Modify and rebuilt 2x Super Rock 5000 drill rigs to specific requirementsModify and rebuilt Speed Core Drill rig to specific requirementsRefurbish Schramm drill rigManaged the building of two customized multipurpose track base drill rigsOverhauled rotation drill heads and gearboxes Show less

Saudi Arabia, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia

Supervised R/C, A/C & Core drilling. Planned site preparation and site rehabilitationEnsured and perform all rig moves as fast and safe as possibleManaged daily drill reports, petty cash on site, stock sheets, orders and attendance registersDrawn up site-based invoices and meter bonuses for operatorsManaged and planned maintenance as well as services of rigs and trucks onsiteLiaising with clients regarding drill programs and future boreholes

South Africa / Republic Of Congo

• Assisting in building drill equipment and LY38 (heliportable rig)• Orders and procurement of Drilling consumables and camp equipment• Site inspections

Kouilou, Republic Of The Congo

Preparing drill equipment – Long Year 38 (heli-portable rig and equipment)Managed orders and procurement of drilling consumables and camp equipment for exportationPerformed site inspections for future drilling prospectsSupervised the PQ3 Potash drilling with tri salt/brine muds to depths of 550m HQ and PQPlanned and prepared drill sites, mobilisation of rigs and rehabilitating old sites Structured the ordering and delivery systems and managed stock sheetsSubmitted daily… Show more Preparing drill equipment – Long Year 38 (heli-portable rig and equipment)Managed orders and procurement of drilling consumables and camp equipment for exportationPerformed site inspections for future drilling prospectsSupervised the PQ3 Potash drilling with tri salt/brine muds to depths of 550m HQ and PQPlanned and prepared drill sites, mobilisation of rigs and rehabilitating old sites Structured the ordering and delivery systems and managed stock sheetsSubmitted daily drill logs for clientsAssisted the project manager and help supervise the casing and grouting of Mud rotary holes as well as mixing and setup of brine circulation weirsArranged rotation/relieve schedules for drill operators and mechanicsManaged the workshop that included manufacturing of mud mixing tanks and maintenance of rig sand equipmentLiaised and managed drill program between drill contractor and geological client Show less

Tanzania

Provide leadership and direction to project employees and supervisory teams.Developed appropriate project policies and proceduresSchedule and direct activities to ensure efficient allocation of resources throughout the site.Ensure efficiency and profitability through compliance with financial, administrative and operational systems and procedures.Ensure adherence to daily reporting of drilling time sheets.Manage day to day operational issues to ensure cost… Show more Provide leadership and direction to project employees and supervisory teams.Developed appropriate project policies and proceduresSchedule and direct activities to ensure efficient allocation of resources throughout the site.Ensure efficiency and profitability through compliance with financial, administrative and operational systems and procedures.Ensure adherence to daily reporting of drilling time sheets.Manage day to day operational issues to ensure cost effectiveness.In conjunction with Operations Manager and COO, develop strategies to improve efficiency and ensure smooth operation of the sites.Ensure proper operating practice in the care and use of equipment.Assist General Manager with negotiating with clients for the procurement of contract.Prepare all sites’ monthly drilling forecast reports.Undertake regular, fair and objective performance appraisals of team members.Ensure that the project sites run effectively and efficiently.Responsible for ensuring necessary visa and work permits are kept updated Show less

Tanzania, Ghana, Cameroon, Chad, Drc

Supervised drill rigs, site preparation and site rehabilitationEnsured and perform all rig moves as fast and safe as possibleSubmit daily drill logs, managed: petty cash on site, stock sheets, orders and attendance registersDrawn up site-based invoices and managed meter bonuses for operatorsMaintained and serviced drill rigs, trucks and ancillary drilling equipmentOrdering of fuel and managing meter readings of fuel consumptionPerform non directional… Show more Supervised drill rigs, site preparation and site rehabilitationEnsured and perform all rig moves as fast and safe as possibleSubmit daily drill logs, managed: petty cash on site, stock sheets, orders and attendance registersDrawn up site-based invoices and managed meter bonuses for operatorsMaintained and serviced drill rigs, trucks and ancillary drilling equipmentOrdering of fuel and managing meter readings of fuel consumptionPerform non directional wedgesa. Received training on drilling PQ3 conventional drilling with bentonite in North Mara and Nyaraguso, Tanzania from Bruno Fortier in 2005.b. Received training from Cavan Warren on PQ3 drilling for copper In Mayeba, DRC Phelps Dodge 2008Assisting Cavan Warren with PQ3std drilling and 1500m NQ std drilling in Maketi Tanzania – Lonmin 2007 Show less

Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Worked on ground moving equipmentTLB, Excavators Bulldozers and Horse and TrailersFitting of tracks and undercarriagesRefurbishing grader and bulldozer bladesCommission Case tractors in Swaziland on sugar farms Monthly service schedule on new tractorsTrained on ADE and Deutz engines, Worked on basic hydraulics of TLBs Truck wheel bearings and LDV servicesReceived training on Case tractor maintenanceReceived training on welding and basic boiler making… Show more Worked on ground moving equipmentTLB, Excavators Bulldozers and Horse and TrailersFitting of tracks and undercarriagesRefurbishing grader and bulldozer bladesCommission Case tractors in Swaziland on sugar farms Monthly service schedule on new tractorsTrained on ADE and Deutz engines, Worked on basic hydraulics of TLBs Truck wheel bearings and LDV servicesReceived training on Case tractor maintenanceReceived training on welding and basic boiler making skills Show less

It Technician, Computers

Grade 12, English, Afrikaans, Maths, Science, Technical Drawings, Electronics