Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Alexander Freake

Embree

Summary

Mining professional with 10+ years of experience in heavy equipment operations, operator training, and supervision. Strong safety leader with hands-on experience coordinating crews, supporting production targets, and ensuring compliance in high-risk environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mine Operator 1/ Equipment Trainer

IAMGOLD CORP.
06.2023 - Current
  • Operate production loading equipment to load Cat 793 autonomous haul trucks.
  • Train and mentor new operators, ensuring competency and adhere to safety standards.
  • Promote safe work practices and operational excellence.

Mine Operator 1/ Relief Supervisor

Baffinland Iron Mines
10.2019 - 06.2023
  • Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient material extraction and processing.
  • Operated ship loader tower to ensure the safe loading of ore carrying vessels.
  • Provided relief supervision, overseeing crews and daily production activities while ensuring compliance with site safety procedures.

Fuel Truck Driver

RST Industries
10.2017 - 10.2019
  • Operated fuel delivery truck, ensuring timely and safe transport of fuel to various locations.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Valard Construction
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders to complete construction projects efficiently.
  • Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure safety compliance and operational readiness.

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program -

Central Training Academy
Badger, NL
08-2014

Skills

  • Safe operation of mining and construction heavy equipment
  • Crew leadership and shift supervision
  • Monitoring safe work practices
  • Reliability

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • WHIMS
  • Emergency Responder First Aid and CPR
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • Powerline Hazards
  • Supervisor Level 2- Surface Certificate
  • Emergency Response Team Captain
  • Joint Health and Safety Committee Member
  • Hockey Canada Official Level 3
  • Train the Trainer Certified
  • NFPA 1001 Firefighter Certified

Timeline

Mine Operator 1/ Equipment Trainer

IAMGOLD CORP.
06.2023 - Current

Mine Operator 1/ Relief Supervisor

Baffinland Iron Mines
10.2019 - 06.2023

Fuel Truck Driver

RST Industries
10.2017 - 10.2019

Heavy Equipment Operator

Valard Construction
10.2015 - 10.2017

Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program -

Central Training Academy
Alexander Freake