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Blake Knutson

Snow Lake,MB

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diamond Driller

Major Drilling
Snow Lake, MB
08.2021 - Current
  • Operated diamond drilling machines to obtain core samples from underground formations.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily activities, including footage drilled, rock types encountered, and other data.
  • Assisted with the installation of new drill rigs and related equipment.
  • Calculated depths of holes, angles and lengths of rods/drills.
  • Conducted pre-shift inspections on all assigned equipment prior to use.
  • Interpreted geological maps and reports to plan effective drilling patterns.
  • Set up drills in accordance with established safety protocols and procedures.
  • Transported core samples safely between sites in a timely manner as required by project timelines.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times while operating drills and other heavy machinery.
  • Utilized specialized tools such as hammers, drills, sledgehammers, wrenches, as needed for projects.
  • Troubleshot any issues that arose during the course of a job or project.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding project status updates.
  • Identified potential hazards or unsafe work practices on site before beginning work.
  • Developed strategies for improving efficiency during drilling operations.
  • Trained new employees in requirements, procedures and use of equipment to maximize contributions and productivity.
  • High pressure grouting.
  • Change Hydraulic Hoses.
  • Set up and take down of drilling sites/new locations.
  • Build floors for new drill sites.
  • Adjusted cutting speed and direction according to type of material being drilled or cut.
  • Performed on the MCR and Skid Drill

Construction Labourer

Bob's Contracting
Snow Lake, MB
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Used power tools such as saws, drills and grinders to cut wood, metal or other materials into desired shapes and sizes.
  • Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained before beginning any new construction project.
  • Loaded trucks with supplies needed for upcoming projects such as lumber, cement blocks or roofing tiles.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
  • Cleaned up debris from job sites after each shift was completed.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
  • Fire watch.
  • Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling/packing ground.
  • Wood Work - decks, steps and concrete forms.
  • Cutting, bending and grinding rebar.
  • Worked independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.

Labourer

Broken Homes Corporation
Thompson, MB
01.2017 - 02.2021
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Signaled equipment operators to help align machinery movements and smoothly transfer materials.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
  • Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
  • Maintained baseline safety knowledge to identify areas requiring improvement to meet code.
  • Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.

Education

Grade 12

Mel Johnson School
Wabowden, MB
06.2016

Skills

  • Following project plans
  • Safety procedures
  • Materials transportation
  • Construction quality standards
  • Interpreting maps and instructions
  • Construction background
  • Safety program understanding
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Precision Measurements
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Certification

Safety Services Manitoba

- Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control

- Incident Investigation Control

- Confined Space Entry Course

- Due Diligence & Liability Course

- Spill Response Course

- WHIMIS

- All Terrain Vehicle Training

- Basic Chainsaw Familiarity Course

- Hudbay Lockout Course

- Hudbay Auxillary Cage

- Hudbay Fall Protection

- Hudbay Explosives Handling

- Mine Cat & Toyota Training

- Hubday Underground Orientation

- High Pressure Grouting

References

Dennis Loader - Bob's Contracting Supervisor

Flin Flon, MB

1-204-271-2836

Matthew Bird - Major Drilling Supervisor

Winnipeg, MB

1-204-485-1189

Timeline

Diamond Driller

Major Drilling
08.2021 - Current

Construction Labourer

Bob's Contracting
04.2021 - 08.2021

Labourer

Broken Homes Corporation
01.2017 - 02.2021

Grade 12

Mel Johnson School

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