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, 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