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Career Summary
Over 25 years of exploration drilling and mining experience. Responsible for the coordination of drilling projects in both domestic and international environments, including the procurement and shipping of supplies, the writing and negotiating of contracts, remote site preparation, technical training of personnel, and the supervision of contractors. Successfully managed multi-million dollar projects in Peru, Russia, Panama, and Zambia, as well an in North America. Prepared export documentation and scheduled the transportation as required by each projects' logistical needs.
Employment
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
Winnemucca, Nv.
(2000-present)
Responsible for the transportation of equipment and supplies used in the fire support and fire rehab programs. Review contracts and oversee the contractors to see that the work meets the specifications. Authorize payments for work that is being done and that which has been completed. Management and scheduling of truck fleet and equipment and responsible for all maintenance scheduling and records of repairs. Aerial and ground Global Positioning Surveys and mapping. Supervision of fire rehab support and transportation staff.
Consulting Drill Coordinator
Price, Utah
Self?Employed (1998?1999)
Coordinated drilling operations related to investigation of underground coal mine fire.
Managed contract drilling operations for coal bed methane extraction wells allowing mine operator to produce and market methane gas to utility companies. Holes were drilled to the depth of approximately 5000 ft.
CYPRUS AMAX MINERALS COMPANY
Englewood, Colorado
Corporate drilling Coordinator / Supervisor (1996-1999)
Responsible for the organization, planning, budgeting and contracting of services for exploration drilling projects in the minerals industry.
Coordinated mining projects in the United States, Russia, Peru, Canada, Panama and Zambia. Extensive knowledge of government regulations regarding scheduling, labor law, environment, and import/export restrictions.
Initiated mining activity in remote locations requiring establishment of an infrastructure. Assembled living quarters.
Maintained equipment, trained personnel, ensured adequate supplies to the sites thus ensuring completion of the projects in a timely, efficient manner.
Wrote and negotiated contracts concerning the project design, project requirements, payments, terms, equipment, safety, performance standards, documentation, insurance, liability, and site security inclusive of mining regulations, local and regional laws.
AMAX GOLD INC
Sleeper Mine, Winnemucca, NV.
Senior Driller (1988 to 1996)
Provided company reverse circulation, water well, and deposit definition drilling. Close cooperation with staff geology, hydrology, environmental and engineering departments on water development, exploration, pit dewatering, and water well abandonment programs.
Holes varied in depth from 20 ft. to 1800 ft., both inclined and vertical.
Blast hole drilling in pit using a variety of drill equipment.
Provided reverse circulation drill training and expertise to Russian drill crews at the Kubaka Gold Project -Russia Far East.
Education and
Professional
Mesa College, Grand Junction, Colorado
1969?1971
Biology & Geology
El Camino College, Torrance, CA.
1967?1969
General Studies
Navigator C?130 Hercules Aircraft, U. S. Air Force, Republic South Vietnam
1967 through 1973. Captain, honourably discharged 1973.
Membership in Northwest Mining Association.
Membership in Colorado Archaeological Society
Membership in Geological Society of Nevada
Projects Inspector for the Department of Interior
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