Leo Pham
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Result-driven and proactive leader with 10 years of engineering expertise. Proficiently oversee highly complex and detailed projects with creative problem-solving skills and teamwork mentality. Efficient writing and verbal communication skills. Strong CADD skillset across different engineering disciplines (electrical, structural, civil and mining)
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Service Engineer
ORICA
Dallas, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Provide engineering, technical support and blasting project management to various customer sites in Texas area
- Utilized CADD blasting software for blast volume and tonnage planning.
- Working with our customers to aid with mine planning via blast planning
- Utilized 3D modeling software to measure, design and draft out shot plan (3GSM, propeller and Shotplus)
- Supporting Orica customer's blasting technical requirements
- Taking accountability for delivering safe and outstanding results2.
Underground Mine Surveyor
Northern Star Resources
Fairbanks, Alaska
05.2021 - Current
- Reported to Senior Surveyor with daily tasks and any concerns with discrepancies between as-builts and engineering designs
- Daily basic functions including: Prepare underground 3D as-built surveys using total station equipment
- Establish and maintain survey wall stations
- Lay out survey control associated with face blasting
- Lay out survey control associated with long-hole slashing
- Update and maintain survey drawings using AutoCAD, Vulcan and Deswik
- Prepare end of month volume and footage reports using Vulcan
- Survey and calculate volumes for surface ore, waste, and aggregate stockpiles
- Survey assistance for the development of mine plans and designs
- Assist in the alignment of exploration drills for surface and underground
- Assist with mine engineering projects, tasks and data collection.
Mine Engineer
Nevada Gold Mine
Elko, NV
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Planning engineer for Carlin Portal Mines (El Nino): Production reporting of mine physicals, track site KPIs and evaluate opportunities for improvement
- Accountable for the mine design and mine planning, short range (using Deswik Schedule IS)
- Design drift layout and stope drilling plan using DeswikCAD and Deswik Drill and blast module
- Complete regular audits of the site to ensure compliance with standards and look for opportunities to improve efficiencies
- Work closely with geology/exploration to plan and complete exploration and in-fill drilling in advance of mining, and complete mine-to-mill reconciliation
- Responsible for the design and as-built layouts of all mine development and services for the underground
- Provide a focused review of site deliverables to ensure completeness, clarity, and accuracy, preparation of presentations and reports as required
- Coordinate with mine operations to ensure plan compliance and minimize disruptions.
Geotechnical EIT
TetraTech
Edmonton
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Reported to Project Manager in material crushing QC and Residential/Commercial density testing projects
- Monitoring construction activities ad ensure results are within specs
- Coordinating between Inspectors and contractors.
Mining Co-op Student
Teck Resources
Sparwood, BC
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Reported to Short-range Engineering Supervisor
- Performed survey for mining activities (Blast patterns boundary, toe-back/crest staking, stockpiles/pit volume scanning)
- Coordinating with Geology and Geotech departments to create blast pattern design
- In charge of creating an automated reporting system with PowerBI dashboard which gathers daily production data and automatically summarizes into useful data for short-range and Drill and Blast department.
Field Engineering Co-op Student
Diavik Diamond Mine
NWT
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Report to Project Coordinator on earthwork and instruments installation activities
- Monitoring geotechnical instruments to ensure safety around the site
- Perform quality control tasks to ensure works are in-specs
- Developed construction work packages to facilitate planning and execution.
Electrical/Civil Engineering Drafter
Jacobs
Edmonton, Alberta
06.2012 - 09.2015
- Received and reviewed details from design professionals to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.
- Received instruction from electrical engineer to what template of design to use and gather required drawings for a submission package so that the electrical engineer be able to modify/mark-up.
- Contacted relevant stakeholders to resolve project issues and maintain schedules during submission period.
- Mentored new drafters to maximize performance and accuracy.
- Created designs using computer programs such as AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation to complete shop drawings.
Bridge/Structure Drafter
AECOM
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
- Utilized extensive knowledge of structural design involving wood, steel and concrete foundations.
- Developed detailed drawings in adherence with customer requests for structures using reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry and wood materials.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to determine design specifications.
- Utilized AutoCAD software to develop technical drawings based on engineering designs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2020
Diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting - Engineering
NAIT
Edmonton, AB06.2012
Skills
- Quality Control
- AutoCAD proficiency
- AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and other mining specific CAD software (Vulcan, MineSight and Deswik)
- Mine Planning, Mine design and drill and blast design
- Scope Management/ Change Management
- Team-oriented Leadership
- Enthusiastic and hard-working personality
- MS Project and Excel Proficiency and Power BI
- Advanced Mathematics
Certification
- Construction Safety Training System CSTS - 09 (2016), WHMIS 2015
- APEGA Engineer-in-Training status (2020-present).
- METI - Transportation of dangerous goods (radioactive materials) (2020)
Driver License
Class 5
Ability To Travel
True
Hobbies and Interests
- Active lifestyle (badminton, soccer, travel)
- Real Estate photography/videography
- Personal and corporate finance
Timeline
Technical Service Engineer
ORICA
03.2023 - Current
Mine Engineer
Nevada Gold Mine
03.2022 - 03.2023
Underground Mine Surveyor
Northern Star Resources
05.2021 - Current
Geotechnical EIT
TetraTech
05.2020 - 10.2020
Mining Co-op Student
Teck Resources
09.2018 - 09.2019
Field Engineering Co-op Student
Diavik Diamond Mine
05.2017 - 12.2017
Electrical/Civil Engineering Drafter
Jacobs
06.2012 - 09.2015
Bridge/Structure Drafter
AECOM
05.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Alberta
Diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting - Engineering
NAIT