Will C Baron
Thompson,Manitoba
Summary
- 30 Years drilling experience
- Surface and underground in Canada and Overseas
- 5 years experience supervising underground
- Ontario underground supervisor certification
- Train The Trainer certification
- Perfect safety record
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Longhole Driller
Procon Mining & Tunnelling
11.2019 - Current
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
- Obtained and documented rock samples from test borings to identify and address issues impeding business operations.
Driller/Shift Supervisor
Major Drilling Percussive
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
- Mentored junior drillers, enhancing team skills and knowledge through hands-on training sessions and practical demonstrations.
- Actively participated in pre-drill meetings, contributing valuable insights based on past experience to optimize well design parameters.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Developed a strong working relationship with drilling contractors and service providers, fostering an environment of collaboration and open communication to achieve project goals.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
- Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols.
- Led, coached and directed tool pushers and drillers in daily drilling program operations
Driller
Hytech Drilling
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Actively participated in pre-drill meetings.
- Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
- Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
Driller/Shift Supervisor
Versa Drill Canada
01.2002 - 04.2012
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
- Actively participated in pre-drill meetings, contributing valuable insights based on past experience to optimize well design parameters.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Completed comprehensive reports detailing daily progress updates, issues encountered during operations, and future recommendations to improve operation effectiveness.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Led, coached and directed tool pushers and drillers in daily drilling program operations
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
- Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
- Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
Driller
Major Drilling Group International
01.1994 - 01.2002
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
Education
High School Diploma -
R.D Parker Collegiate
Thompson, Canada06.1990
Skills
- Surface Common Core - Ontario
- Underground Hardrock Common Core - Ontario
- Underground Front Line Supervisor Common Core
- Train The Trainer Certificate
- First Ait and CPR Level C
- MIHR Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Longhole Driller
Procon Mining & Tunnelling
11.2019 - Current
Driller/Shift Supervisor
Major Drilling Percussive
04.2016 - 11.2019
Driller
Hytech Drilling
04.2012 - 04.2016
Driller/Shift Supervisor
Versa Drill Canada
01.2002 - 04.2012
Driller
Major Drilling Group International
01.1994 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
R.D Parker Collegiate
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