ISAAC HARWOOD
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Dyno Nobel and Austin Powder in enhancing blasting operations and customer relations. Expert in explosives expertise and analytical problem solving, significantly reducing workplace incidents. Excelled in field supervision, ensuring environmental compliance and optimizing project efficiency. Passionate about advancing safety and performance in high-stakes environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Representative
Austin Powder Company
Raleigh, NC
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the development of blast plans for a variety of projects.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Ensured all blasting activities complied with applicable regulations, laws and standards.
- Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
- Conducted pre-blasting surveys to determine areas that may be affected by vibration or noise levels.
- Advised customers on use of products or services.
- Analyzed geological data to determine optimal placement of explosives for maximum efficiency.
- Determined design criteria or specifications.
- Collaborated with other engineers in developing strategies for minimizing environmental impacts caused by mining operations.
- Executed blasting operations safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
- Operated specialized equipment such as detonators, blasters and explosives handling tools.
- Provided technical advice on blasting techniques to other personnel involved in project execution.
- Trained new employees on proper use of explosives handling tools and safety protocols associated with blasting activities.
- Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.
Site Manager - Lead Blaster
Dyno Nobel
Ft. Myers, USA
12.2022 - Current
- Administered site duties, including but not restricted to the delivery/acquisition of orders, magazine/bulk explosives storage, and truck maintenance/compliance.
- Established and sustained connections with local patrons.
- Supported in creating a mining operation and short-term mining planning.
- Managed site personnel, assigning tasks based on skill levels and project requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
- Resolved conflicts among site personnel and subcontractors, maintaining a positive work environment.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Provided training opportunities for existing staff in order to enhance their skillset.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Implemented rigorous safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents by a significant percentage.
- Performed inspections of the facility on a regular basis to ensure security measures were followed.
Lead Blaster - Crew Foreman
Dyno Nobel
Miami, USA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored all blasting activities in the Miami region (around 12 sites), instructed new blasters, and strengthened customer relations.
- Assisted in the improvement of blasting production for White Rock Industries, the biggest aggregates operation in the U.S.
- Aided the engineering department to ensure that blasting practices complied with vibration-sensitive regulations for multiple customers and locations.
- Examined blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed.
- Inspected blast sites after each detonation to ensure that no hazards remained.
- Collaborated closely with contractors throughout the entire job cycle from planning through completion.
- Advised management on best practices for optimizing efficiency while minimizing risk.
- Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
- Developed and implemented blasting plans for various projects.
Driller - Blaster - Crew Foreman
East Coast Drill & Blast
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Gained experience in all areas of the business, including designing patterns, drilling patterns, loading, and shooting.
- Oversaw the transition of the mobile crusher and ensured that accomplishments were consistent with the client's goals.
- Lead and assigned tasks to the crew for daily operations and safety compliance.
- Trained crews on drill work procedures and safety.
- Designed protocols for rig moving operations with focus on minimizing accident risks and equipment downtime.
- Maintained adequate quantities of supplies and spare parts for drilling operations.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas after every job was completed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
Education
Masters Certification - Explosives Engineering
Missouri S&T
Rolla, MO06-2024
Skills
- Field supervision
- Vibration control
- Ground vibration analysis
- Explosives expertise
- Rock fragmentation
- Blast monitoring
- Technical reporting
- Detonation systems
- Blast design
- Airblast prediction
- Drilling techniques
- Proposal presentation
- AutoCAD drawing
- Scale model design
- Environmental compliance
- Technical diagram generation
- Analytical problem solving
- Data analysis
- Quality assurance testing
- Production design
- Quality assurance controls
Certification
- Blasting Licenses, Florida and vermont.
- Drone Pilot License, 2022-Present, FAA Part 107
- Explosives Engineering Certification, Missouri S&T
- Management/Leadership Certification, 2022-Present, Dyno Nobel Training Academy
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Technical Representative
Austin Powder Company
04.2024 - Current
Site Manager - Lead Blaster
Dyno Nobel
12.2022 - Current
Lead Blaster - Crew Foreman
Dyno Nobel
05.2022 - 12.2022
Driller - Blaster - Crew Foreman
East Coast Drill & Blast
01.2019 - 05.2022
Masters Certification - Explosives Engineering
Missouri S&T
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