Salvatore Formica
Wickenburg,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Driller as well as a Proven leader known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in operating drilling machinery, understanding geology, and adhering to safety protocols. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring successful project execution under various conditions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller to On-site Supervisor
Precision Blasting Services
Morristown, Arizona
07.2017 - 10.2024
- Driller
- Production Supervisor/Manager
- Precision Blasting Services-Morristown, AZ
- July 2017 to October 2024
- 2017 to 2020- Top production driller. Drilling , Maintain daily and weekly maintenance's, as well a mechanic on drills. Experienced production driller on EPIROC Powerroc and T-40 Smartroc, Sandvik Ranger 700, 800, and 1500, as well Furukawa 1800
- Assisted in all aspects of blasting with non-el and electronics blasting caps,
- assist in blast containment area and help with clearing after blast.
- 2020 to 2022- Drilling and Onsite Foreman, Conducted morning safety meetings and Instructed daily tasks through JSA’s
- Layout and in direct contact with General Contractors onsite supervisors, to ensure
- best overall safety, performance and efficiency of completing daily tasks while working as a team.
- Using blueprints to ensure proper location of drilling and blasting sections, in conjunction with on-site surveyors.
- Working with Blasters to coordinate blasting schedule on multiple job sites.
- Coordinated alongside blaster on blast days to ensure safety protocols were maintained from start of blast days to end
- 2022 to 2024- Onsite/Offsite Supervisor
- Working directly and indirectly with General contractors for job site scheduling start dates, mob dates and completion dates.
- In direct contact with County fire marshals for obtaining and maintaining blasting permits.
- Worked together with Department of transportation when road closure was necessary.
- Hiring/firing of company employees
- Coordinate with office on training of Blasters, drillersand laborers, including MSHA training, site specifics, etc.
- Ordering and scheduling of transportation of drills from job site to job site.
- Ordering of parts and scheduling mechanics when drills go down.
- Worked Closely with drillers, blasters and laborers on site and off for coordinating proper layout and maintaining proper dot sheets, blasting reports, weekly production rates.
- Daily ordering to blasting suppliers for multiple orders of explosives for blast days.
- Maintain and inspecting logs inside magazines on site and in company yard.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling as well as blast days.
Driller’s Assistant
Yellow Jacket Drilling
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Assisted driller with setting up drill sites and preparing the equipment for operation.
- Operated a variety of drilling rigs, including rotary, cable tool, and sonic drills.
- Supported the driller in ensuring that all safety regulations were followed during operations.
- Maintained records of daily drilling activities, including depths achieved and samples taken.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies from trucks at the drill site.
- Performed various tasks related to environmental protection such as soil sampling and monitoring groundwater levels.
- Monitored mud pumps during drilling operations to ensure proper flow rate was maintained.
- Collected core samples from boreholes for laboratory analysis.
- Transported tools, supplies, and materials between different locations as required.
- Followed instructions provided by Driller regarding specific operational processes and procedures.
- Installed casing pipes into drilled holes according to specifications given by Driller.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
- Operated and stabilized machines and drills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wickenburg High School
Wickenburg, AZ09-1999
Skills
- 25 years of experience in Construction
- 12 years of Drilling Experience
- Current MSHA
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Eager to Lead
- Instrumentation monitoring
- Drilling oversight
- Pressure control
- Exploration planning
- Team supervision
- Backhoe operation
- Safety compliance
- Drill rig inspection
- Utility company coordination
Timeline
Driller to On-site Supervisor
Precision Blasting Services
07.2017 - 10.2024
Driller’s Assistant
Yellow Jacket Drilling
07.2013 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Wickenburg High School