
Experienced Underground & Surface Miner/Core Driller/Oil Field Driller specializing in diverse drilling techniques across varying conditions. Supervised field crews to optimize drilling rig operations while enhancing safety and efficiency. Demonstrated strong observational and problem-solving skills, contributing to effective decision-making and streamlined maintenance processes.
Executed core drilling and grouting under Lake Erie to minimize water inflow into the mine, enhancing operational safety. Drilled into high-pressure gas and water, managing risks associated with brine water and hazardous gases at pressures up to 750psi. The use of well heads, shut off valves and a B.O.P. in use on all holes to contain the gas and water. Drilling and setting casing at different zones, 11.75”, 10.75”, 8.75”, ZW, SW, PW to HWT to HQ to NQ and finish out the hole drilling with BQ to target depth. Every void that is encountered producing water and gas is grouted, drilled out and the hole pushed out to casing depth or to target depth in the oriskany. Use of transducers on all well heads to monitor pressure changes. At target depth we typically use Sovereign Grout to try and slow the inflow of water coming into the mine, which is a polymer based grout that sets off with any contact with brine water. In order to not set off too quick in the hole we use an inhibitor. Other jobs given by management also done, Executed mucking operations to remove debris and maintain worksite safety., Conducted scaling to stabilize rock faces and prevent hazards in mining areas., Executed bolting to secure rock formations and protect crew during operations.. Initiated new unit operations and maintained belt lines, ensuring reliable transport of materials through effective management of splices, guarding, overcasts, pulleys, drives, and brattice for ventilation.
Due to a lot of near misses while core drilling up holes, in collaboration with a coworker, we developed a usable safety shield to prevent future near misses or injury/fatality. Designed and made from 3/8 and 5/8 inch stainless steel with a slide gate to prevent the helper/driller from getting struck by anything (mislatched tube, rock, debris of any kind, etc.) coming out of the open rods. Mounts right on drill and can be adjusted and taken off with ease. Has worked and has beeen 100% usable and successful.