Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Jacob Mcknight

Timmins,ON

Summary

Dedicated drilling professional with extensive experience at Orbit, Garant Drilling and levert. skilled in equipment maintenance and safety compliance. Proven ability to optimize drilling operations and reduce downtime through proactive measures. Strong team collaborator with a focus on maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Driller Helper

NPLH DRILLING
HOIL POND MINE
10.2025 - 01.2026
  • trained with driller to drill on my own
  • emptied NQ core in the core boxes without mess up
  • build floors safely for drill set up
  • Assisted in drilling operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
  • Operated various drilling equipment, maintaining proper functionality and readiness for use.
  • Collaborated with drillers to prepare sites, including setup of drilling rig and support tools.
  • Monitored drilling parameters, providing real-time feedback to optimize performance and efficiency.

Dimond Driller Assistant

Orbit Garant Drilling
Bell Creek Mine
08.2024 - 10.2025
  • ensnared my housekeeping was on point for safety
  • transfered rods to there next cut out
  • Assisted in training new personnel on operational procedures and safety standards.
  • Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
  • emptied NQ tubes into core boxes without mistakes
  • Operated drilling machinery to ensure efficient extraction processes
  • training on drilling to drill on my own
  • Conducted routine maintenance on drilling equipment to enhance reliability.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize drilling operations and workflows.
  • Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and promoting compliance.

Core Tech

Levert
Detour Mine
11.2023 - 01.2024

helped geos move core boxes to there stations

cut the core for the geos for sampling

maintained a clean work place for me and my crew

organized core boxed to organized line up

Skilled Laborer

Levert
Kidd Creek Mine Site
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • cleaned under conveyor belts from muck on surface
  • operated a 40 ton rock truck on surface
  • Operated various hand and power tools to complete construction tasks efficiently.
  • Supported senior laborers by providing assistance on complex tasks and projects.
  • Implemented best practices for material handling, reducing waste during operations.
  • Participated in safety training sessions, enhancing personal knowledge of workplace protocols.

Skilled Laborer

Levert
Kidd Creek Met Site
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • cleaned under conveyor belts from muck
  • Operated various hand and power tools to complete construction tasks efficiently.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute daily project goals and timelines effectively.
  • Followed detailed instructions and blueprints to ensure accurate project execution.
  • Conducted routine equipment checks to maintain operational efficiency and minimize downtime.

Education

No Degree - .

Curently Enrolled in Pase Classes For GED
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Skills

  • Safety trained
  • Equipment maintenance and operation
  • rock truck operation
  • Safety compliance
  • moving heavy loads over
  • Drill rig inspection
  • Waste disposal
  • Equipment operation
  • underground safety

Mining modules

  • follow surface and underground procedures
  • operate production haulage truck
  • perform general inspections
  • scale lose rock
  • operate service vehicle
  • perform general lock out and tag on prime movers and other related equment
  • work safely in job environment
  • operate power and hand tools

 

Jacob Mcknight