Owen Dykstra
Greater Sudbury
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diamond Driller
Major Drilling
Red Lake, ON
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated closely with geologists for accurate placement of boreholes according to sampling plans.
- Optimized drilling performance by adjusting techniques based on geological conditions encountered underground or at surface level.
- Enhanced communication among team members to ensure smooth workflow and coordination during drilling operations.
- Achieved consistent progress by troubleshooting technical issues that arose during the course of diamond drilling operations quickly and effectively.
- Exemplified professionalism and reliability through consistent punctuality, attention to detail, and dedication to upholding the highest industry standards in every aspect of diamond drilling operations.
- Assisted in training new drillers, sharing expertise in diamond drilling techniques and best practices.
- Ensured safety of the drilling team by following established safety protocols and guidelines during operations.
- Contributed to project success with accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of progress to supervisors.
- Improved core recovery rates through careful handling, labeling, and logging of extracted samples.
- Reduced downtime through regular inspection, maintenance, and repair of drilling equipment.
- Increased drilling efficiency by maintaining and operating diamond drilling equipment with precision.
Diamond Driller
Forage Orbit Garant Drilling
Wawa, ON
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated closely with geologists for accurate placement of boreholes according to sampling plans.
- Optimized drilling performance by adjusting techniques based on geological conditions encountered underground or at surface level.
- Enhanced communication among team members to ensure smooth workflow and coordination during drilling operations.
- Achieved consistent progress by troubleshooting technical issues that arose during the course of diamond drilling operations quickly and effectively.
- Exemplified professionalism and reliability through consistent punctuality, attention to detail, and dedication to upholding the highest industry standards in every aspect of diamond drilling operations.
- Assisted in training new drillers, sharing expertise in diamond drilling techniques and best practices.
- Ensured safety of the drilling team by following established safety protocols and guidelines during operations.
- Contributed to project success with accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of progress to supervisors.
- Improved core recovery rates through careful handling, labeling, and logging of extracted samples.
- Reduced downtime through regular inspection, maintenance, and repair of drilling equipment.
- Increased drilling efficiency by maintaining and operating diamond drilling equipment with precision.
Driver, Laborer
Tates Inc
Susbury
05.2016 - 05.2022
- Improved route efficiency by conducting thorough vehicle inspections and maintaining accurate logs.
- Reduced fuel costs through effective route planning and adherence to speed limits.
- Assisted with labor tasks as needed, contributing to overall project completion and success.
- Implemented GPS technology to efficiently plan routes, improving delivery times while minimizing mileage expenses.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Construction Laborer
Tera North Construction
Greater Sudbury, ON
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Promoted a positive work environment by cooperating with team members and demonstrating strong work ethic at all times.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
- Contributed to successful project completions through diligent execution of assigned tasks, such as excavation and demolition work.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting building materials according to specifications.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
Education
High School -
St Charles College
Greater Sudbury, ON2018
Skills
- Core recovery
- Heavy lifting
- Environmental awareness
- Hydraulic systems
- Project planning
- Data interpretation
- Drilling expertise
- Precision measurements
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Safety procedures
- Hand-eye coordination
- Inventory management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Underground diamond drilling operations transcripts available upon request
Timeline
Diamond Driller
Major Drilling
10.2024 - Current
Diamond Driller
Forage Orbit Garant Drilling
04.2022 - 08.2024
Construction Laborer
Tera North Construction
06.2020 - 02.2022
Driver, Laborer
Tates Inc
05.2016 - 05.2022
Underground diamond drilling operations transcripts available upon request
High School -
St Charles College