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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Interests
Personal Information
Contact Information
Certification
Additional Information
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Christo Meyer

Christo Meyer

LONG HOLE DRILLER, DRILLS SPECIALIST, MULTI SKILLED DRILL RIG OPERATOR, & MASTER DRILLER
Phalaborwa

Summary

Experience and result-driven professional with 11 years underground mining experience. I am willing to work hard and prove myself offering my 100% dedication, flexibility and commitments. In my 11 years working underground I have gained a high level of proficiency operating on underground drilling machines. I am a conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to detail. I am flexible, quick to pick up new skills and eager to learn from others. I also have a lot of ideas and enthusiasm. While working I maintain a focus on safety at all times as well as meeting the production targets. I have a philosophy never to give up no matter what the situation is aspect of my life. I am willing to walk the extra mile Committed with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Cable Boltec Operator

Barrick
04.2025 - Current

Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
Install safety or support equipment.
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes and insert bolts into chucks.
Test bolts for specified tension.
Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
Position safety or support equipment.
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations varying needs of production etc.
Managed-person crew of rig team members involved in carrying out daily rig operations and special projects.

MASTER DRILLER

UMM Contractor
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  • Install safety or support equipment.
  • Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes and insert bolts into chucks.
  • Test bolts for specified tension.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
  • Position safety or support equipment.
  • Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  • Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations varying needs of production etc.
  • Managed-person crew of rig team members involved in carrying out daily rig operations and special projects.

LONG HOLE DRILLER (PRODUCTION DRILLING)

Sukari Mine
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: (EXPAT WORK)
  • Knowledge of underground mining practices and efficient operation of underground long hole drilling.
  • Read and accurately follow mine instruction plans with skill and precision ensuring holes are drilled.
  • Perform periodic checks on equipment and solve problems as detected.
  • Understanding of how operator machines work.
  • Adjust machines as needed for changeovers, different functions, or other varying needs of production.
  • (EXPAT WORK)

CABLE BOLTER & LONG HOLE DRILLER

UMM Contractors
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  • Install safety or support equipment.
  • Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes and insert bolts into chucks.
  • Test bolts for specified tension.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
  • Position safety or support equipment.
  • Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.

MULTI SKILLED DRILL RIG OPERATOR & ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR

TGP Contractors
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Handling and Moving Objects.
  • Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
  • Assist in the installation, maintenance of machines.
  • Knowledge of underground mining practices and efficient operation of underground long hole drilling.
  • Read and accurately follow mine instruction plans with skill and precision ensuring holes are drilled.
  • Perform periodic checks on equipment and solve problems as detected.
  • Understanding of how operator machines work.
  • Adjust machines as needed for changeovers, different functions, or other varying needs of production.

SUPERVISOR

BMH Thaba Chueu Mine
01.2014 - 11.2014
  • Carry out production, inspection and machine operation duties.
  • Accurately drill a series of long holes to a design pattern.
  • Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management.
  • Maintain a clean and safe workspace.

Education

MATRIC -

Middelburg High School
Middelburg

Skills

    Handling of heavy equipment

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Interests

Rugby
Golf
Cricket

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/01/94
  • Nationality: South-Africa
  • Driving License: CODE 08/B
  • Marital Status: Married

Contact Information

+27 74 669 7660, christomeyer1994@gmail.com, 9, Patrys Str, Phalaborwa, 1389, South-Africa

Certification

SIMBA M6C EPIROC

Additional Information

Yellow fever card

Passport

covid vaccination card

Police clearance certificate

Timeline

Cable Boltec Operator

Barrick
04.2025 - Current

MASTER DRILLER

UMM Contractor
01.2022 - 04.2025

LONG HOLE DRILLER (PRODUCTION DRILLING)

Sukari Mine
01.2021 - 01.2022

CABLE BOLTER & LONG HOLE DRILLER

UMM Contractors
01.2016 - 01.2021

MULTI SKILLED DRILL RIG OPERATOR & ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR

TGP Contractors
01.2014 - 01.2016

SUPERVISOR

BMH Thaba Chueu Mine
01.2014 - 11.2014

MATRIC -

Middelburg High School
Christo MeyerLONG HOLE DRILLER, DRILLS SPECIALIST, MULTI SKILLED DRILL RIG OPERATOR, & MASTER DRILLER