Frank Pilecki
Edmonton
Summary
Creative, adaptable and tech savvy senior level resource geologist. I have over 10 years experience in production mining with extensive skill set in creating complex resource models and maintaining geological databases. I have the ability and perseverance to work under pressure solving complex technical modeling issues and communicating with stakeholders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior/Chief Geologist
CONUMA RESOURCES
Tumbler Ridge
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with geology team to pinpoint drillhole locations for enhanced resource definition.
- Managed field and drillhole data for integration into Torque Database in Minesight.
- Refined coal reconciliation templates to enhance daily and weekly reporting accuracy for multiple minesites.
- Coordinated the updating of geological and mining models for Brule and Willow Creek with external teams.
- Supported comprehension of complex geological structures in Canadian Rockies for small geology team.
- Ensured no incidents by implementing and enforcing health and safety procedures through pre-planning and communication with all contractors and employees.
- Developed stratigraphic models based on data obtained from core logs and well logs.
- Directed budget management exceeding $5 million for consultant-driven geological models.
- Worked with Technical Services and Directors to ensure Conuma's operational goals are achieved.
Product Quality Geologist
BAFFINLAND IRON MINES
Mary River
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Built comprehensive monthly pit and port reclaim models using Minesight.
- Sought improvements in Baffinland's brand visibility for its iron ore products.
- Updated procedures for the creation of dig maps to determine the ore/waste boundaries.
- Monitored and regulated ore quality during transport to maintain uniformity for diverse customer needs.
- Ensured sampling processes complied with ISO standards to uphold customer satisfaction.
- Achieved compliance with quality specifications for 98% of shipments during 2020.
- Utilized Minesight's reserves software to inform and update reclaim plans on a daily basis.
- Devised methods to predict and model Fines in Lump within a crushed product for geological modeling.
- Executed and demonstrated significant developments for better ore-body knowledge through classification of ore via well-logging geophysical methods and analysis of water content in blasthole samples.
- Maintain and improved product quality databases for blastholes, crushers and port stockpiles
- Supported technical services across all departments in Baffinland, including commercial team on sinter fines and lump marketing.
- Utilized new drone technologies to capture surveying data
- Imported data into Minesight for visualizing material movement in the pit and stockpiles.
Geochemist
PARSONS CORPORATION
Faro
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained and updated contamination data for multiple Faro Mine Site locations from water samples and drill programs.
- Delivered technical support to FMC Laboratory and Yukon regulatory bodies.
- Conducted QA/QC analysis of daily water sampling to ensure compliance with environmental discharge standards.
Orebody Knowledge Geologist
RIO TINTO COAL AUSTRALIA
Brisbane
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Performed updates to underground geological models at Kestrel Mine annually with Minescape to support resource estimation.
- Managed Oracle geological database to support site operations.
- Trained Rio Tinto Exploration geologists and new graduates in Minescape software for coal modeling.
- Utilized as technical support for Minescape in the Brisbane office.
- Devised drill programs utilizing Minescape to upgrade resource estimation properties to increase resources, reserves, and Orebody Knowledge.
- Project managed Kestrel's underground coal quality programs, drill programs, and various trench samples.
- Interpreted production, as well as drill hole data, into a quarterly product model.
- Rio Tinto implemented Big Data modeling, whereby production data was used in the geological model on an ongoing basis.
- Investigated potential future non-conformance in product quality, focusing on fluidity and coke strength after reaction.
- Worked closely with Rio Tinto Marketing on coal quality concerns.
- Effectively collaborated with the Coal Processing department on understanding Kestrel's new longwall impact on plant coal recoveries, coal quality, and dilution characteristics.
Coal Coordinator/Mine Geologist
PEACE RIVER COAL (ANGLO AMERICAN)
Tumbler Ridge
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Generated monthly and yearly reconciliation reports on coal recovery and production tonnages leveraging Gemcom and MineSight software.
- Managed multiple tasks to enhance efficiency in coal recovery processes through effective communication with management.
- Ensured optimal efficiency with a steady achievement of 95-105% recovery rates during mining operations.
- Oversaw coal extraction operators to enhance recovery rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science (w/ Distinction) - Geology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABBachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Drill Program Planner
- Project Manager
- Team Supervision
- Exploration Management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Statistical Analysis: Variograms
- Data management, databases, acquire, torque
- Geological modeling - Minesight/Leapfrog
- Quality assurance – QA/QC
- Health and safety
- Computer Skills - Microsoft office
- Surveying
- Field Mapping
- Trimble Technology
Personal Information
Title: Senior Geologist
Certification
- P.Geo (EGBC)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior/Chief Geologist
CONUMA RESOURCES
01.2021 - Current
Product Quality Geologist
BAFFINLAND IRON MINES
01.2018 - 03.2021
Geochemist
PARSONS CORPORATION
01.2016 - 01.2018
Orebody Knowledge Geologist
RIO TINTO COAL AUSTRALIA
01.2012 - 01.2016
Coal Coordinator/Mine Geologist
PEACE RIVER COAL (ANGLO AMERICAN)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science (w/ Distinction) - Geology
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Alberta
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