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Ashton Allen

MIDALE,SASKATCHEWAN

Summary

Underground Mine Supervisor with a proven track record at Impala Canada, enhancing productivity through optimized operations and robust safety management. Skilled in crew supervision and training, I foster collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring compliance and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Committed to sustainable practices and continuous improvement in mining operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Underground Mine Supervisor

Impala Canada (LDI)
02.2021 - Current
  • Supervised a crew of 20+ miners on rotating shift, overseeing production targets and safety compliance.
  • Coordinated daily pre-meetings, hazard assessments, and equipment checks.
  • Overseeing long hole drilling and blasting operations.
  • Enhanced productivity by optimizing mine operations and equipment utilization.
  • Overseeing Production mucking, trucking, crushing, and skipping operations.
  • Managed daily mine operations, ensuring timely completion of projects and tasks.
  • Improved mining efficiency by implementing new safety protocols and supervisory strategies.
  • Mitigated risks associated with underground mining activities through proactive hazard identification and analysis efforts.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices in mining operations.


Underground Miner

Cementation Canada (Hope Bay, Nunavut)
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Operate 2 yard up to 8 yard scoop tram for drill moves, face prep and production mucking
  • long hole drilling (raise drilling, production stope drilling, pillar recovery drilling
  • Work closely with mine dewatering systems
  • Bolting and rehabbing with a macLean bolter
  • Inspected work areas for hazards
  • Haul truck operator 30 ton up to 60 ton
  • installing mine servies
  • Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.

Underground Mine Supervisor

Gold Corp Red Lake
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Reduced environmental impact through the implementation of sustainable mining practices.
  • Streamlined communication between departments for improved coordination and collaboration.
  • Fostered a culture of open communication among staff members leading to increased collaboration efforts.
  • Oversee operations within my beat including Development, longhole drilling and blasting, mucking, trucking, backfilling and paste filling.
  • Conduct weekly safety meeting and daily start-up meeting
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.


Long Hole Driller

Boart Longyear
01.2012 - 09.2016
  • Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
  • Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
  • Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
  • Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
  • Operate Drill's from Bar & Arm, Air Buggy, ITH, V-30, and Solo Drill.
  • Drilling drop raise's, inverse raise's service holes, recovery drilling, and production drilling
  • Following all mine and company, safety standards and compliancies

Shaft Miner

DMC Mining Services (Cigar Lake/Janson Project)
07.2009 - 01.2012
  • Participated in emergency response drills to be prepared for any potential incidents or accidents onsite.
  • Consistently met production targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
  • Maintained excellent communication within the team to ensure smooth coordination of activities across various sections of the mine site.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues before they escalated into larger problems while maintaining a safe working environment.


Education

Hard Rock Common Core -

Norcat
10-2011

High School Diploma -

Westgate High School
Thunder Bay, ON
06-2004

Skills

  • Supervisory Common Core
  • Leadership Skills
  • Workplace inspections
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliability
  • Worker supervision
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Physical strength and stamina
  • Team leadership
  • Equipment operation
  • Self motivation
  • Worker training
  • Crew supervision
  • Blasting techniques
  • Safety management
  • Mine ventilation
  • Drilling operations

Languages

English

Timeline

Underground Mine Supervisor

Impala Canada (LDI)
02.2021 - Current

Underground Miner

Cementation Canada (Hope Bay, Nunavut)
01.2020 - 02.2021

Underground Mine Supervisor

Gold Corp Red Lake
09.2016 - 03.2020

Long Hole Driller

Boart Longyear
01.2012 - 09.2016

Shaft Miner

DMC Mining Services (Cigar Lake/Janson Project)
07.2009 - 01.2012

Hard Rock Common Core -

Norcat

High School Diploma -

Westgate High School
Ashton Allen