Cassidy Wayne McAllister
Vernal,USA
Summary
Versatile mining engineer specializing in blasting operations and mine planning. Demonstrated success in supervising engineering teams and managing complex projects. Expertise in implementing innovative technologies to enhance mining processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Mining Engineer 4 Mine Blasting Supervisor
Simplot Phosphates
Vernal, Utah
08.2004 - Current
- Managed crew of 6 blasters, overseeing an annual blasting budget of 6.5 million dollars to ensure project compliance and safety.
- Manage drilling/blasting Operations -Implementation of Improved cast blasting
- Ensure compliance with Mine/Plant permits.
- Supervise mining engineers responsible for mine planning
- Geologic modeling, reserve estimations and equipment selection.
- Prepare detailed calculations for annual mine operations operating budget.
- Developed 3, 5, 10, and 20 year mine plans and capital budgets, aligning resources with strategic mining objectives.
- Manage tails dam construction and crusher relocation projects.
- Manage and implementation of dozer GPS and drill GPS systems.
- Implementation of Fleet Management systems.
- Mentor and train new engineers and surveyors.
- Conducted project estimating to determine resource and budget requirements. and project management.
- Blast Dynamics Graduate, (Advanced Blast Design and High-wall Control)
- Manager Essentials Leadership Graduate.
- Crucial Conversations Graduate.
- Wood-badge Leadership Graduate.
Plant Engineer
Granite Construction Company
Sacramento, CA
02.2004 - 08.2004
- Provide daily engineering assistance for Mine/Plant Operations.
- Developed long-range mine plans to optimize resource extraction.
- Monitored weekly/monthly operating costs to identify budgetary trends.
- Ensure compliance with Mine/Plant permits.
- Project estimating and project management.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain product availability and support operations.
Mining Engineer-Geologist
North American Exploration
Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine
12.2003 - 02.2004
- Designed and implemented mining plans to optimize resource extraction.
- Conducted geological surveys to assess mineral deposits and site viability.
- Classified, rated, and oriented 10,000 ft of core to assess slope stability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Mining Engineer Summer Intern
SF Phosphates
Vernal, Utah
06.2003 - 09.2003
- Produced geological maps and calculated ore reserves to inform mining strategies.
- Assisted mining engineer with project management and operational tasks.
- Performed daily surveying to support operational efficiency and special projects.
- Surveyed control points around the perimeter of the mine property.
Mining Engineer Technician
SF Phosphates
Vernal, Utah
05.2002 - 01.2003
- Filled the position of the Mining Engineer.
- Developed monthly short range mine plans to optimize production scheduling.
- Design and stake out haul roads, ramps dumps and strike lines.
- Conducted surveying and mapping to support efficient mine operations.
- Generated and maintained an ore structure model using SurvCADD.
- Facilitated end-of-month data collection for precise volumetric calculations and production reporting.
Mining Engineer Summer Intern
SF Phosphates
Vernal, Utah
06.2000 - 09.2000
- Developed ore structure model to accurately calculate ore reserves for resource planning.
- Designed mining plans to optimize phosphate extraction processes.
- Conducted geological surveys to assess mineral resources and reserves.
- Conducted detailed surveys and prepared comprehensive reports to assist mining engineer in project evaluation.
- Collaborated with safety teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT12-2003
Associates of Science -
Utah State University
08-1999
Skills
- Blast plan and ShotPlus
- Blasting operations
- Mine surveying expertise
- Point clouds
- Civil 3D
- Machine guidance and laser scanning
- Blast planning
- Point clouds and AutoCAD 2017
- Civil 3D and Carlson mine planning
- VIMS and Stru-Calc
- Microsoft Excel and Office
- CAT CAES
- CAT CAES and Aquila-Terrain
- Mining project budgeting
- Critical path
- Operations management
- Mineral evaluation
- Mining operational design
- Mining environmental compliance
- Operations management strategies
Affiliations
- Member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgical and Exploration (SME)
- Member of International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE)
- Member of the Board of Directors for the Intermountain West ISEE Chapter
Service Volunteer Experience
Missionary, 01/97, 01/99, Spain, Las Palmas Mission, Washington DC South Mission, This is where I developed translator skills, translating large group meetings for Spanish speakers.
Hobbies Activities
- Soccer
- River rafting
- Archery
- Hunting
- Fly fishing
- Camping
- Snowboarding
- Wood working
Key Skills Courses
Transit, Total Station, GPS, Machine Guidance, Laser Scanners, Point Clouds, AutoCAD 2017, Civil 3-D, Carlson Mine Planning Software, MS Excel, Microsoft Office, Blast Plan, Shot Plus, MS Word, Power Point, Cat Fleet Production and Cost Analysis, VIMS, Stru-CALC, Trimble, Terra-model, Topcon, Fleet Management, Cat Caes, Cat Aquila-Terrain, Qualified Spanish Interpreter, Reclamation and Permitting, Blasting, Open Pit Mining, Mine Finance, Critical Path Planning, Operations Management, Mineral Evaluation, Engineering Design, Environmental Engineering, Mine Surveying, Computer Programming
Timeline
Mining Engineer 4 Mine Blasting Supervisor
Simplot Phosphates
08.2004 - Current
Plant Engineer
Granite Construction Company
02.2004 - 08.2004
Mining Engineer-Geologist
North American Exploration
12.2003 - 02.2004
Mining Engineer Summer Intern
SF Phosphates
06.2003 - 09.2003
Mining Engineer Technician
SF Phosphates
05.2002 - 01.2003
Mining Engineer Summer Intern
SF Phosphates
06.2000 - 09.2000
Bachelors of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Utah
Associates of Science -
Utah State University