KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
I bring a diverse set of job skills, life and cultural experiences which have taken me from Antarctica to Russia; from volcanos in PNG to Department of Defense work and mining explosives in several countries around the world.
Over 15 year¡¯s experience in writing technical material, compliance instructions and incident investigation in the explosives industry.
Ability to collect, organize, maintain, and disseminate appropriate files of data as required and assist with the analysis of data for writing reports, manuals, process documents and manuscript preparation.
Experience in sectors including, mining, defense, industrial and commercial explosives
Extensive project management in the explosives industry
Recognized for managing highly effective problem solving for engineering teams with an ability to align goals and outcomes to the corporate vision, and focus on cost saving measures
Implement and maintain the technical function and technical competence of explosive laboratories
Ability to manage compliance with Company HSE Performance Standards, ISO, acts and regulations in explosives industry
Undertake and interpret environmental testing related to explosives use.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure in remote environments
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Laboratory analysis of commercial explosives
Problem solving production issues on military and commercial explosive manufacturing plants
Development of ¡®niche¡¯ explosives from concept, laboratory scale production to full implementation on mine sites
Development and testing of military explosives, propellants and rocket motors.
Testing of ammonium nitrate (only) detonation conditions ¨C shock front curvature
Extensive industrial experience of development of explosive and propellant formulations for niche applications. Highly developed logical problem solving techniques, that have been applied in product development, plant production and toll manufacture.
Introduction of new explosives to commercial market to conform to State and Federal regulatory requirements
Safety and Quality audits of military and commercial explosives