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