DARRELL PEDERSEN
Mining
HOUSTON,BC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Supportive Trainer with detailed knowledge of industry practices and skill to provide long-term success for companies. Trained in Outlook, Microsoft and excel . Known for goal-oriented mindset in Mill Commissioning and start ups, Organized Supervisor / TRAINER with 38+ years of Mining experience. Expert in training with extensive knowledge of industry procedures. Proven leader ready to make hard decisions and counsel companies to long-term success.
Superior safety practices with 100% safety record.
Deep International and operational experience.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
TECHNICAL TRAINING ADVISOR
Adriatic Metals BH
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Developed and implemented successful on boarding program.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Created and oversaw training programs for operations.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Process and training courses.
- Wrote training manuals for employees and positions according to strict company guidelines and protocols.
- Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences
CONTROL ROOM / SR FLOTATION OPERATOR
Coeur Mining
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
MILL SUPERVISOR / TRAINING
TMAC RESOURCES
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Conduct daily safety runs
- Process 1000 TPD , Gekko system process with emphasis on Pre-Concentration and Gravity separation (gold recovery)
SUPERVISOR /MILL SUPERVISOR /Training Supervisor
GUYANA GOLD
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Start up and commissioning of 5000 TPD of gold, CIL, cyanide destruction
- Recruited and selected supervisors and operators
SUPERVISOR /TRAINING AND SAFETY
Oceana Gold
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Processed 10,000 TPD consisting of Crushing, grinding, flotation, Gold recovery and filtering
- Trained locals to support addition of core crusher 375 TPD to 500 TPD
GENERAL MILL SUPERVISOR / TRAINER
Barrick Gold
03.2010 - 04.2013
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Recruited and hired more than 120 front line workers
- Conducted class room training and theory of circuits safety induction . assessed for appropriate job assignments
- Oversaw 24,000 TPD Crushed ore plus 12,000 TPD limestone
- Implemented safety toolbox meetings daily
MILL GENERAL SUPERVISOR /TRAINER
Ma'Aden Gold
06.2007 - 07.2010
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Pre - Commissioning and start up
- Exceeded 47,000 ounce budget by 6,000 ounces
- Process was Jaw crusher, triple deck vibrating screen, secondary crusher, ball mill (12 x 24) copper and zinc flotation , larox filter ,CIL, leach tanks , refinery (gold room)
MILL PROCESS SUPERVISOR/TRAINER
IAMGOLD
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Mill production 18,000 TPD
- Sag mill , Ball mills, Leach tanks , gravity circuit, tailings
- Poured gold bars
Education
CERTIFICATE IV TRAINING AND ASSESMENT CERTIFICATE - TRAINING
CHURCHILL EDUCATION
AUSTRALIA06.2015
High School Diploma -
Salmon Arm Secondary
Salmon Arm, BC 09.1964 - 06.1976
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Course Materials Development
- Procedure Manual Writing
- Training Method Development
- Virtual Learning Management
- Training Video Production
- Group Discussion Facilitation
- Employee Interviewing
- Job Skill Building
- Training Program Development
- Clear Communication
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Training Material Development
- Individualized Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Experience
- Materials Preparation
- Coaching and Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
TECHNICAL TRAINING ADVISOR
Adriatic Metals BH
05.2023 - 11.2023
CONTROL ROOM / SR FLOTATION OPERATOR
Coeur Mining
01.2018 - 01.2022
MILL SUPERVISOR / TRAINING
TMAC RESOURCES
01.2016 - 01.2018
SUPERVISOR /MILL SUPERVISOR /Training Supervisor
GUYANA GOLD
03.2015 - 03.2016
SUPERVISOR /TRAINING AND SAFETY
Oceana Gold
04.2014 - 04.2015
GENERAL MILL SUPERVISOR / TRAINER
Barrick Gold
03.2010 - 04.2013
MILL GENERAL SUPERVISOR /TRAINER
Ma'Aden Gold
06.2007 - 07.2010
MILL PROCESS SUPERVISOR/TRAINER
IAMGOLD
01.2003 - 04.2006
CERTIFICATE IV TRAINING AND ASSESMENT CERTIFICATE - TRAINING
CHURCHILL EDUCATION
High School Diploma -
Salmon Arm Secondary
09.1964 - 06.1976
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