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Francesca Owen

Elko

Summary

Trained Blast Technician with extensive experience at Nevada Gold Mines, excelling in controlled blasting and explosive storage management. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure safety compliance, and effectively troubleshoot blasting issues. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and emergency response planning, consistently achieving operational excellence while prioritizing safety and efficiency. I am also a current AEMT, registered to run with NGM ambulance service. Have been part of the Emergency response team for 10 years. I have also been on the ERT competition team for 3 years.

I am a current Engagement team representative and have been for 3 years. I have also facilitated ART (annual refresher training - MSHA) for 9 years. I am very eager to learn new things, and expand my current knowledge in blasting and mining.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Blast Technician

Nevada Gold Mines
Elko
05.2022 - Current
  • Daily inventory on all explosives, on truck as well as in inventory magazines, ATF counts
  • Lead crew and shot for day, Cleared all zones, set road blocks, called shots, and cleared shots
  • Safely execute all basic blasting procedures
  • Properly tie in all electronic and non electronic caps
  • Operated skid steer to properly stem loaded blast holes
  • Mapped blast patterns
  • Safely work in Void zones, following all SOPs while using fall protection. load void holes, log void holes
  • Planned proper sequence for Non-electronic shots, depending on POI, desired pull, and to protect highways
  • Loaded blasting holes as to planned design, made adjustments as needed in field
  • Properly executed FLRA before every hazardous work was done
  • Participated in safety meetings and blasting plans for the day
  • Assisted in troubleshooting any malfunctions or breakdowns of the electronic blasting logger.
  • safely loaded blast holes with explosives, and loading product.
  • Transport of explosives and blasting equipment to blasting sites.
  • Maintained accurate records of production logs and inventory levels of explosives used in the blasting process.
  • Trained new employees on safe operation and blasting procedures.

Equipment Operator

Barrick Goldstrike - NGM
Elko
03.2015 - 05.2022
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • Haul Truck - komatsu 930 e 2-5, Cat 777, Water truck, Motor Grader, skid steer
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.

Education

EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT - EMS

GBC
Elko, NV
08-2013

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Electronic detonators
  • Safety procedures
  • Explosive storage management
  • Emergency response planning
  • Blasting equipment operation
  • Blast design
  • Explosives handling
  • Fly Rock prevention
  • First aid training
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Controlled blasting
  • Surface preparation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Blast Technician

Nevada Gold Mines
05.2022 - Current

Equipment Operator

Barrick Goldstrike - NGM
03.2015 - 05.2022

EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT - EMS

GBC

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