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Drew Dukart

Sparwood,British Columbia

Summary

Geologist with proven ability to tackle new challenges and expand skill set. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient in communication, people management, and leadership, with a track record of quickly mastering new competencies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Exploration Geologist

Elk Valley Resources
Sparwood, BC
12.2024 - Current
  • Executed multi-million-dollar, 18,000-meter drill program with precision.
  • Managed drilling contractors and supervised field-based project geologists.
  • Tracked costs, forecasted expenses, and managed accruals on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Utilized ARCGIS for spatial analysis of drill hole locations and environmental considerations.
  • Interpreted geophysical logs to identify potential drill targets and geological structures.
  • Inspected drill rigs and equipment regularly to ensure safety compliance.
  • Guided implementation of safe working practices during field operations.
  • Collaborated with teams on project plans and timelines for exploratory activities.
  • Performed QA/QC checks on all work once entered into AcQuire database.

Mine Operations Dispatch Supervisor

Teck Coal - Fording River Operations
Sparwood, British Columbia
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Led and empowered employees to achieve operational targets through mentorship and constructive feedback.
  • Participated in health and safety programs to ensure compliance with established policies.
  • Operated Fleet Control, leveraging digital tools like Excel and Power BI to enhance equipment usage.
  • Optimized truck-shovel operations, focusing on production improvement and cost reduction strategies.
  • Collaborated with Mine Operations Supervisors and Maintenance teams to meet safe production goals each shift.
  • Managed crew payroll and equipment coding to accurately track hours and compensation.

Short Range Mine Planner

Teck Coal - Fording River Operations
Sparwood, British Columbia
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Created and optimized drill, shovel, and waste dump schedules and sequences. .
  • Communicated priorities to Mine Operations team through daily and weekly meetings.
  • Fostered collaboration among Engineering and Geology departments for scheduling alignment.
  • Identified potential issues and developed solutions to mitigate risks in pit-shell designs.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental discussions to address roadblocks impacting mine plan success.

Mine Production Geologist

Teck Coal - Fording River Operations
Sparwood, British Columbia
05.2018 - 09.2022
  • Mapped rock and ore contacts across all active mining areas, emphasizing significant geological structures.
  • Conducted sampling of ore to ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Quality Control standards.
  • Collaborated with modeling team to identify and implement improvements for low-recovery seams critical for blends.
  • Provided coaching and mentorship to Production Geology team members, enhancing training for new staff.
  • Maintained strong focus on safety standards and awareness during all field activities.

Exploration Geologist

Orano Canada - Cigar Lake Mine
Saskatoon, SK
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Executed geotechnical and geological core logging, entering findings into AcQuire database.
  • Maintained project momentum by identifying future drill hole locations.
  • Utilized Geosoft to develop cross-sections based on geological interpretations from AcQuire.
  • Completed spectral and geochemical sampling summaries along with QA/QC reports after hole completion.

Student Exploration Geologist

Westmoreland Coal Company
Estevan, SK
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Field work included surveying/staking drill hole locations, mud logging and core logging each drill hole while supervising drill rig making note of lithology changes and rock/ore contacts and structures of interest.
  • Office work included using WellCAD to make lithology picks, entering lithological data into the database and observing model changes based off of exploration data.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geological Sciences

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
06.2017

Skills

  • Safety-oriented
  • Effective communication
  • Oriented leader
  • Supportive and collaborative mentor
  • Adaptable to changing workload and priorities
  • Coal mining and exploration
  • Lithological data interpretation and analysis
  • Project management
  • Cost tracking
  • Team leadership
  • Project planning
  • Data management

Certification

  • Professional Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)
  • Online Mine Supervisor certified
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • H2S Alive certified
  • Leadership Essentials certified through Elk Valley Resources

Accomplishments

  • Mine Plan 3D
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Geosoft
  • WellCAD
  • AcQuire Database
  • Access Database
  • Power BI
  • Fleet Control

Timeline

Exploration Geologist

Elk Valley Resources
12.2024 - Current

Mine Operations Dispatch Supervisor

Teck Coal - Fording River Operations
09.2022 - 12.2024

Short Range Mine Planner

Teck Coal - Fording River Operations
09.2021 - 09.2022

Mine Production Geologist

Teck Coal - Fording River Operations
05.2018 - 09.2022

Exploration Geologist

Orano Canada - Cigar Lake Mine
01.2018 - 05.2018

Student Exploration Geologist

Westmoreland Coal Company
05.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Geological Sciences

University of Saskatchewan

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