Shannon Martin
Perth
Summary
Accomplished drilling professional with over 24 years of extensive experience in both surface and underground drilling operations, effectively supervising diverse drilling teams across multiple international locations. Proven expertise in drilling operations, maintenance, and problem-solving, consistently ensuring adherence to safety principles and operational standards. With a strong background in training and developing drillers, successful management of complex rig site logistics has been achieved in challenging environments. Committed to driving team performance and operational excellence in the drilling sector, equipped to take on the role of Driller with a focus on efficiency and safety.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Surface Drilling Supervisor
Capital Drilling Gabon
12.2023 - Current
- Supervision of 3 x Diamond Drill Rigs carrying out PQ3 and 8c Coring in very ordinary ground, as well as covering 4 RC Rigs when on Nightshift
- Complying to FMG/Ivindo drill standards in a very remote jungle setting in Gabon
Rhino Operator
Barminco
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Day to day running of Rhino Raisebore 100 Drilling 280mm service/ pilot holes 670mm slot holes 750mm slot upholes 1060mm conventional backream slots/ escapeways
- Troubleshooting downhole problems Pad/ site design layout Basic maintenance Training new drillers
UG DD Supervisor/Trainer
African Underground Mining Services
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Training and developing National Drillers to become safe, competent Drillers at Geita Gold Mine
- Day to day Supervision of 3 x LM90 Drill Rigs (1x DCi, 1x 700, 1x1300) and a Sandvik Cubex
- Carry out minor and major repairs when required
Senior Drill Supervisor/ Relief Project Manager
Mitchell Drilling Mozambique
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Mobilising 10 Drill Rigs into the field, Vale, Moatize TeteIn the space of 3 months, we mobilised and commenced drilling with 8 Diamond Drill Rigs, with 2 running BOP, and 2 PCD Rigs, in and around Vale's Moatize Coal Mine in Tete, Mozambique
Senior Surface Diamond Driller
Mckay Drilling
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Day to Day running of KWL 1600HQ3 Drilling hard-rock at Cape Preston, Sino Iron Project
- Training crew
- Servicing of vehicles
- Core presentation
- Drilling techniques
- Cementing OperationsRig movesSetting up of new rigsGeneral maintenanceLiaising with Geologists
Underground Diamond Drilling Alternate Project Manager
Mitchell Services Australia
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Managing 7 Underground Drill Rigs at Olympic Dam Mine SA 7 x LM90 DCI
- In my position as the Alternate Project Manager, I spend my time coordinating drill crews, daily/weekly/monthly reports, attending meetings with the client, assist supervisors with training and ensuring safe work procedures are being followed
- In this time, we have set new meter records, safety records and helped to expand the life of the mine
Underground Diamond Drilling Project Manager
Mitchell Drilling Tanzania
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Managing 4 Underground Drill Rigs at Bulyanhulu U/G Tanzania 3 x DE 130, 1 x LM 90
- In my position as the Project Manager, I spend my time coordinating drill crews, daily/weekly/monthly reports, attending meetings with the client, assist supervisors with training and ensuring safe work procedures are being followed
- In this time, we have set new meter records, safety records and helped to expand the life of the mine
Underground Diamond Drilling Site Supervisor
Australian Contract Mining
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Managing upto 4 Underground Drill Rigs, Trident Decline and HBJ
- LM 75, LM 90, Atlas U6 HQ/NQ/LTK Diamond core drilling, 0m to 800m
- Day to day running of the underground drilling operations
- Assisting in the training and development of the underground drill staff, coordinating drill crews, daily/weekly/monthly reports, attending meetings with the client
Senior Drill Supervisor/Site Manager
Capital Drilling Tanzania
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Senior Drill Supervisor Geita, Managed Mbeya Site Drilling CS 3001, CS 1000, Alton 900D PQ3/HQ3/NQ/ Diamond core drilling 0m to 200m
- Supervising EDM 2000 RC Rigs Working with Multi-National crews, Training of Drillers, Conducting Assessments when I was in Geita under the Operations Manager
- Geared up and mobilised 2 separate Exploration jobs at different ends of the country, Managing 1 myself with a 100% National Tanzania Workforce, I was required to spend all available time on the rigs supervising and training drillers a difficult ground structure
Site Supervisor
Nubian Drilling
09.2013 - 11.2013
- Managing Diamond Drill Rigs at Logia, Afar Region Drilling LF 90 PQ3/HQ3 Diamond core drilling, 0m to 500m+
- Working in an inhospitable region in the Afar doing exploration, my role included, organising logistical support for drill crew, carrying out repairs and services on drill rig and supporting equipment
- Working with Multi-National crews, Training of National Drillers
- Cementing Operations, Conducting Assessments, Troubleshooting Downhole problems
- Adhering to Nubian and Clients Safety Systems I thoroughly enjoyed working in a part of the world not many people would have had the chance to see Layne Drilling Zambia
Drill Supervisor
Layne Drilling
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Supervising upto 10 Diamond Drill Rigs at Konkola Atlas Copco CS 3001, 4000, 4002 PQ3/HQ3/NQ/BQ Diamond core drilling
- 0m to 2000m+ HQ, PQ Casing and NQ, HQ Haul Rowe Wedges
- Supervising role in Zambia involved, Training of Drillers, Downhole corrections utilising varying Wedges, Cementing Operations
- Conducting Assessments, Troubleshooting Downhole problems, Assisting in Pad Design/Placement, Adhering to Layne and Clients Safety Systems
- Many challenges were encountered with working with mainly Zambian and Tanzanian drill crews
Driller, Site Manager/ Supervisor
Traverse Drilling
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Managed Wau, West New Britain & Kainantu Sites Supervision of Diamond Drill Rigs Heli-Portable DD Rigs, in remote jungle locations Drilling on Core Tech YDX-3, Sandvik 740, 880 PQ3/HQ3/NQ3 Diamond core drilling, in difficult ground conditions 0m to 2000m+
- Working with Multi-National crews Repairs and Servicing of Heli Portable DD in remote jungle locations
- Organising logistical support for drill crew in remote locations
- Training of Drillers Cementing Operations Conducting Assessments Ordering of Stores Organising Chopper Movements, Expat Flights, Rosters, Pays
- Daily Drill Meetings with Clients Troubleshooting Downhole problems Assisting in Pad Design/Placement Adhering to Traverse and Clients Safety Systems
Education
Craigie Senior High School
Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Drilling Operations
- Problem Solving
- Safety Principles
- Training Activities
- First Aid and Preparedness
REFERENCES
Graeme Sinclair, Titeline
+61 481 098 695
Darren White, Capital Drilling
darren.white@capdrill.com, +61 419 347 473
Dave McCarthy, DNA Limestone
+61 409 293 274
Sean Arnold, AUMS
SArnold@aumsgh.com, +233 204 350 297
Languages
English
Timeline
Surface Drilling Supervisor
Capital Drilling Gabon
12.2023 - Current
Rhino Operator
Barminco
04.2021 - 12.2023
UG DD Supervisor/Trainer
African Underground Mining Services
01.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Drill Supervisor/ Relief Project Manager
Mitchell Drilling Mozambique
07.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Surface Diamond Driller
Mckay Drilling
04.2018 - 07.2018
Underground Diamond Drilling Alternate Project Manager
Mitchell Services Australia
10.2017 - 04.2018
Underground Diamond Drilling Project Manager
Mitchell Drilling Tanzania
09.2015 - 10.2017
Underground Diamond Drilling Site Supervisor
Australian Contract Mining
10.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Drill Supervisor/Site Manager
Capital Drilling Tanzania
03.2014 - 09.2014
Site Supervisor
Nubian Drilling
09.2013 - 11.2013
Drill Supervisor
Layne Drilling
05.2013 - 09.2013
Driller, Site Manager/ Supervisor
Traverse Drilling
03.2011 - 03.2013
Craigie Senior High School
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