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Equipment Operated
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Benjt Doig

Yellowknife

Summary

High Level 3 Underground Miner with 14+ years of experience working in remote diamond mining operations in the Northwest Territories. Experienced operating underground and surface mining equipment and leading underground service crews. Strong safety record with extensive experience in equipment inspections, production work

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surface Haul Truck Operator

De Beers Gahcho Kué Mine
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Operated Caterpillar 785 and 830 surface haul trucks
  • Conducted thorough pretrip inspections of vehicles, ensuring optimal safety and compliance standards
  • Maintained safe and efficient haul operations in remote camp rotation, supporting continuous workflow

Underground Miner Level 3

Diavik Diamond Mine
01.2012 - 01.2024
  • Operated 50 and 60 ton underground haul trucks to transport materials efficiently
  • Operated SIMBA drills
  • Operated Toyota Mutts underground vehicles
  • Operated 8, 10 and 12 yard underground scoops
  • Supervised underground service crew operations to ensure safety and compliance
  • Performed equipment inspections and safety checks to maintain operational integrity
  • Installed and removed ventilation tubing and headers

Education

High School Diploma -

Chieff Jimmy Bruno
Edzo, NT
01-2008

Skills

Equipment operation

Vehicle inspection

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Load management

Team collaboration

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

  • WHMIS
  • Underground Mine Training
  • Fall Protection
  • Harness Training
  • Isolation Officer
  • Live Fire Fighting
  • Underground Gas Clearing

Mining Experience

  • Underground Miner Level 3, Diavik Diamond Mine, 01/01/12, 01/01/24, Operated 8, 10 and 12 yard underground scoops, Operated 50 and 60 ton underground haul trucks, Operated SIMBA drills, Operated Toyota Mutts underground vehicles, Lead hand for underground service crew, Installed and removed ventilation tubing and headers, Performed equipment inspections and safety checks
  • Surface Haul Truck Operator, De Beers Gahcho Kué Mine, 01/01/24, 01/01/25, Operated Caterpillar 785 and 830 surface haul trucks, Completed pre-trip inspections, Maintained safe and productive haul operations in remote camp rotation

Equipment Operated

  • 8, 10, 12 Yard Underground Scoops
  • 50 & 60 Ton Underground Haul Trucks
  • SIMBA Production Drills
  • Toyota Mutts Underground Vehicles (Manual)
  • Caterpillar 785 Surface Haul Trucks
  • Caterpillar 830 Surface Haul Trucks

Education

other

Timeline

Surface Haul Truck Operator

De Beers Gahcho Kué Mine
01.2024 - 01.2025

Underground Miner Level 3

Diavik Diamond Mine
01.2012 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Chieff Jimmy Bruno
Benjt Doig