Nathan Kopan
Stony Plain,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Mining Engineering Student with hands-on experience at Conuma Resources, adept in 3D mine design software and drone technology. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through team training and event organization, driving collaboration and success in high-stakes environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mining Engineering Student
Conuma Resources
Chetwynd, BC
09.2024 - Current
- Designed blast patterns, loading instructions, and tie-ins in coordination with the short-range plan and mine pitshell.
- Created achievable production plans ranging from 14 days to 3-month forecasts to meet shipping demands and accomplish waste dump targets.
- Provided coverage and support for in-pit geology, producing coal lines and tonnages for each blast pattern
- Investigated month-end coal reconciliation and created an updated base surface to increase the accuracy of stockpile volumes.
- Gathered survey information using drones and GNSS for the purpose of engineering design and operation.
- Exercised caution and safe thinking when dealing with difficult safety situations, such as digging out misfires.
University of Alberta Co-Captain
Canadian Mining Games
Edmonton, AB
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked with industry sponsors to secure funding for the Mining Games team, raised $25,000 in sponsorships
- Collected and provided training supplies, materials, and equipment to team
- Provided guidance and support to team members on a weekly basis during team practices
Mining Club VP Social
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Member of 10-person executive team and worked with all members to complete VP Social duties
- Completed 9 Mining Club events focused on allowing upper years and lower years to meet and discuss school/co-op experience
- Worked with Club President and VP Finance to fund and budget events
- Organized first student organized industry guest lecture
Mining Engineering Student
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Albian Oil Sands, AB
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Optimized truck productivities through 5+ projects, including ramp reworks/regrade, reducing intersections, site severity studies, and tire failure modes
- Produced month-end load factors for shovel reconciliation, involved working with different teams including planning, geology, and survey
- Conducted drone Lidar testing and software comparison, using a DJI M300 with DJI Terra and PointStudio
- Completed Lean Six Sigma (LSS) training, and a Facts & Data Workshop followed by a Facts & Data Charter
- Trained 2 other co-op students on daily tasks including Daily KPI's, Management Committee Reports, and Tonnage Summary Reports
Education
BSc Mining Engineering - Cooperative Program -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB05.2026
Skills
- 3D Mine Design Software, Vulcan, MS3D
- Orica ShotPlus
- GEOVIA Whittle
- DJI Drones, LiDAR and Photogrammetry
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Light Duty Vehicles
- Forklift
- GNSS, Total Station
Scholarships And Awards
- Canadian Mineral Industry Education Foundation (CMIEF) Scholarship, 2023
- Mining Engineering First Choice Scholarship, 2022
- Iron Standard Entrance Scholarship, U of A Faculty of Engineering, 2021
Professional Affiliations And Certificates
- Basic RPA(Drone) License, Transport Canada, 2024
- H2S training and certification, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, 2023
- Student Member, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM), 2022-Present
Timeline
Mining Engineering Student
Conuma Resources
09.2024 - Current
University of Alberta Co-Captain
Canadian Mining Games
04.2024 - 03.2025
Mining Club VP Social
University of Alberta
05.2023 - 04.2024
Mining Engineering Student
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
05.2023 - 12.2023
BSc Mining Engineering - Cooperative Program -
University of Alberta
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