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)
Thunder Bay, ON
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)
North Bay, ON
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
Red Lake, ON
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
Red Lake, ON
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)
Greater Sudbury, ON
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, ON06-2004
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