Rodney Huffman

Drilling & Blasting Specialist
Professional Profile

• Twenty nine years experience using blasting principles, blast
design and available products to meet site specific production
and performance needs. Able to deliver excellent results using
precision pre-split and line drilling techniques for neat line
rock excavation with experience in varying and adverse
geologies.

• Experience with all types of surface non-metal mining and
construction drilling equipment using top hammer, down-the-
hole hammer and rotary drilling for highway construction,site
excavation and underground utilities.

• Knowledge of drilling equipment and accessory expectancies
to optimize production and establish best drilling and blasting
practices, ensuring consistent and cost-effective results from
equipment and personnel on projects of any size, including
1,000,000+ cubic yard mass rock excavations.

• Experienced in blasting vibration analysis, prediction and
control, including the use of signature holes and site-specific
attenuation of blast vibrations.

• Ability to research, prepare and present information
regarding proposed or ongoing projects to customers,
potential customers and within the company.

• Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.