Aubrey Mtshweni
Dragline Operator
eMalahleni/Witbank,MP
Summary
Highly skilled Dragline Operator with over 17 years of experience in the mining industry. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in operating draglines for excavation and overburden removal, ensuring optimal productivity and safety compliance. Certified in blasting operations, capable of planning and executing controlled blasting activities while adhering to safety regulations and minimizing environmental impact. Familiar with operating RDTs for transporting materials within mining and construction sites, ensuring safe loading and unloading procedures. Competent in using graders for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation, ensuring smooth surfaces and proper grading techniques. Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards, safety hazards, documentation, compliance, and scheduling to streamline workflow and maintain productivity while proactively addressing challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Acting Production Supervisor
Seriti Resources
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Performance of all duties and responsibilities of a Mining Supervisor as required in line with the requirements of the Act;
- Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) which includes the following:
- Ensuring work is effectively planned and resourced and undertaken in a safe and cost-effective manner
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborated with management and engineering teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for maximizing production efficiency without compromising quality standards.
Dragline Operator
South 32/Seriti Resources
01.2013 - 12.2022
- Performance of all duties and responsibilities of a Dragline Operator as required which includes the following:
- Operating a Bucyrus 1570w dragline
- Supervising and managing subordinates including equipment in designated area of responsibility
- Ensure that all safety and procedural requirements are complied with at all times
- Ensuring that all safety and productivity targets are achieved
- Working on a 12-hour shift: 4x4 shift cycle
- Carrying out safety and work-related instructions from supervisory personnel
Grader Operator
BHP Billiton
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Performance of all duties and responsibilities of a Grader Operator as required which includes the following:
- Inspecting the loading zones for spillages that has fallen from trucks
- Operating the grader, cleaning spillages at the loading zones and pushing the spillage to the edge next to the safety beams
- Removal of the warning boards and taking them to the ramp
- Grading the ramps and levelling of potholes in the hauling road
- Levelling the dumping site area, levelling the coal in the coal drilling areas until they reach the hard coal
- Levelling and smoothening the area after the dozers have pushed the correct level
- Leveling the dragline access roads that are used by the Riggers, Foremen, Dragline Operators and in case of emergency
- Assist in pulling the dragline cables
- Levelling the overburden areas where the topsoil has been stripped for the drillers to work on the area
RDT Operator
BHP Billiton
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Performance of all duties and responsibilities of an RDT Operator as required which includes the following:
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
Drill Operator
BHP Billiton
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Performance of all duties and responsibilities of a Drill Operator as required which includes the following:
- Inspecting the machine and checks undercarriage, pipe fittings, oil levels of the engine and compressor
- Inspecting the drill bit and drill rods
- Ensuring that the dust suppression system is functional and that the drill deck is free of drill chippings
- Execute the production and/or logistics activities according to the Schedule and only where competent to do so
- Read and follow the Aquila screen/plan and drill according to the prescribed design in order to meet the daily targets
- Checking that the Aquila screen or the RCS screen are functioning correctly and keeps track of the depth and drill pattern on the Aquila screen/RCS screen
- Calibrating the rod before drilling to ensure that RCS is reading the correct rod lengths
- Reporting all breakdowns and delays to the control room and logging on production sheet
- Adhere to defined standard procedures and apply safe work practices
Blasting Assistant
BHP Billiton
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Performance of all duties and responsibilities of a Blasting Assistant as required which includes the following:
- Performing planned and allocated production tasks required to be performed to achieve daily production targets
- Prepare and primers and charge up shotholes
- Stemming of shot holes
- Charging up of drilled shot holes
- Connecting of blasting rounds
- Treatment of misfired shotholes
- Report on production activities to control room and Dewatering
- Report to Foreman work stoppages due to breakdowns
- Order the necessary materials through the Foreman as required
Education
Grade 10 - English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Geography, Physical Science
Philip Ndimande Secondary School
Mechanical Fitter N5 Certificate - Strength of Materials, Structural & Steel, Engineering Mathematics, Mechano-Technics, Fluid Mechanics, Power Machines
Nkangala FET College (Witbank)
Programme in Technical Surface Mining Excellency - Accounting
University Of Pretotria
Witbank,South Africa01-1997
Blasting Certificate - Surface Operations/Opencast
Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)
Supervisory Certificate - Value-add coaching for Supervisors - Certificate (License to Supervise)
BHP Billiton Academy
Skills
Safety Inspections
Safety Procedures
Communication
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Surface Mining Machines Operation
Risk Assessment
Blasting
Explosives Control
Time Management
Mining & Strata Control
Supervision
Compliance Management
Dewatering & Dust Control
Road Construction
Monitoring the production process
Monitoring production outputs
Implementation of actions
Reviewing of production plans
Developing and implementing methods and procedures
Ensuring adherence to policies
Implementing and monitoring regulatory controls
Execute internal compliance audits
Personal Information
- Dependents: 4
- Health Status: Good
- Date of Birth: 05/02/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10/C1
- Marital Status: Married
Listening to music mechanic
im a music lover i also play electric bass guitar
on my other spare time i do maintenance on vehicle
Timeline
Acting Production Supervisor
Seriti Resources
04.2022 - 12.2024
Dragline Operator
South 32/Seriti Resources
01.2013 - 12.2022
Grader Operator
BHP Billiton
01.2011 - 12.2012
RDT Operator
BHP Billiton
01.2010 - 12.2011
Drill Operator
BHP Billiton
01.2009 - 12.2010
Blasting Assistant
BHP Billiton
01.2007 - 12.2009
Mechanical Fitter N5 Certificate - Strength of Materials, Structural & Steel, Engineering Mathematics, Mechano-Technics, Fluid Mechanics, Power Machines
Nkangala FET College (Witbank)
Blasting Certificate - Surface Operations/Opencast
Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)
Supervisory Certificate - Value-add coaching for Supervisors - Certificate (License to Supervise)
BHP Billiton Academy
Grade 10 - English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Geography, Physical Science
Philip Ndimande Secondary School
Programme in Technical Surface Mining Excellency - Accounting
University Of Pretotria