Davd Clare
Benson,AZ
Summary
Seasoned drilling and operations expert with a proven track record at Oretest International LLC, adept in regulatory compliance and labor relations. Excelled in enhancing operational standards and cost reduction, achieving significant production increases. Skilled in employee development and KPI management, consistently delivering beyond investor expectations with strategic oversight and innovative solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Oretest International LLC
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Control and operation of rig operation in multiple locations
- Ensure all logistics and Payroll are in check
- Liaise with future clients provide quotes and plan drilling programs
- Co-ordinate travel between projects and maintain a full operational standard at all sites
- Report all activities and expenditure to government agencies
Operations Manager/Owner
Oretest Drilling Mexico
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Control and operation of a multi rig operation
- Ensure all logistics and Payroll are in check
- Build and maintain a functional 30-man camp
- Liaise with future clients and drilling programs
- Co-ordinate travel between projects and maintain a full operational standard at all sites
- Report all activities and expenditure to stockholders
Country Superintendent Brazil
Core Fast LTD
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Administer and leais with drilling contractors and parent company
- Ensure timely inspections and ensure all drilling is carried out to work safe standards
- Offer up to date advice on new drilling technics to drillers
- Design and implement SOP’s, SWP and daily drill logs
- Ensure time management is correct, and all drill targets are met
- Carry out detailed weekly, monthly and quarter reports to investors
Production Manager
Goldgroup Mining Mexico
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Responsible for Time Management and cost reduction on operations in a small-scale gold mine
- Introduce work safe practices
- Implement efficient blasting and waste removal methods
- Assist in leach pad design and planning
- Streamline Workshop down times and expenditure
- Raise machine availability and operator time management
- Implement cost-saving practices with production increases
Drilling Manager/Country Manager
Oretest Drilling Mexico
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Build, establish and run 2 functional exploration camps in the mountains of Mexico
- Day to day logistics, drill supervision and training on exploration drill operations
- Responsible for payroll, health and safety and needs of 20+ people within a camp environment
Trainer/Supervisor
Dave Clare Drilling Consulting
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Provide quality training and support to Drilling and Resource Companies throughout Mexico and South America
- Carry out all aspects of drilling, rig setups, mobilization and camp administration to affect a sustained drilling program
- Preform all logistics and support for field exploration projects, maintain sustainability through liaison with clients, forward and Plan new and upcoming work
- Supervise, train and insure safe and productive results on all drills and sites
- Forward and ensure all documentation is up to date, signed and forwarded to the appropriate persons in a timely manner
- Services provided for- Exploration Drill Masters (EDM Chile), BD Drilling (Mexico), Terra Services (Chile), Therma Source Geothermal (USA/Chile), Oz Minerals (Chile), MMD Resources (Mexico)
Drilling Manager Mexico
MineFinders Canada
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Investigate, purchase and setup drilling division of mine grade control program
- Setup stores, maintenance schedules and staff training for continued 24/7 grade control operations
- Responsibly manage and train all staff in the safe/ best practice ways of RC grade control drilling
Site Project Manager
HD Drilling Mexico
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsible for overall running of drilling activities for 2 RC and 1 Diamond Drill on a 24/7 operation
- Training of Drillers and crews in Safe/Best Drilling Practices
- Maintain communication between mine and company to ensure all target’s are met in a timely manner
- Ensure all parts and consumable stores are available, and rig maintenance is being carried out
RC Drilling Supervisor
West Africa Drilling
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Responsible for overall running of multiple RC drills in remote West African environment
- Training of Drillers and crew in Safe/Best Drilling Practices
- Ensure all parts and consumable stores are available, and rig maintenance is being carried out
Education
Skills
- Labor relations
- Regulatory compliance
- Bidding processes
- Investor relations
- Contract management
- Cost reduction
- KPI management
- Employee development
References
- Bart Forsyth, CEO, Oretest Drilling Mexico, +64 221915055
- Dayne Passmore, Country Manager, SMS, +52 1 6699185277
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/08/68
- Nationality: Australian
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
- A-4 drilling license Arizona.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Residency
USA Permanent Resident, USA Work Visa
Timeline
Owner
Oretest International LLC
11.2021 - 08.2024
Operations Manager/Owner
Oretest Drilling Mexico
08.2019 - 01.2021
Country Superintendent Brazil
Core Fast LTD
11.2018 - 04.2019
Production Manager
Goldgroup Mining Mexico
06.2015 - 10.2018
Drilling Manager/Country Manager
Oretest Drilling Mexico
08.2013 - 05.2015
Trainer/Supervisor
Dave Clare Drilling Consulting
01.2012 - 09.2013
Drilling Manager Mexico
MineFinders Canada
01.2011 - 01.2012
Site Project Manager
HD Drilling Mexico
01.2010 - 01.2011
RC Drilling Supervisor
West Africa Drilling
01.2009 - 01.2010
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