1. INTRODUCTION
With 4 years experience as a Shotfirer and Team Leader in NSW and Qld I am confident I have a very sound
understanding of the technical aspects of safe and efficient blasting practices. My goal is always to provide a
professional and comprehensive service and use my skills, education and experience to provide the highest level
of service to my employer and the client. I pride myself on being able to pull a team together regardless of the
backgrounds of the crew members to produce a highly efficient and happy blast crew.
I am confident in working with the blast engineers to produce the desired blast results, thrive on overcoming
challenges and welcome new situations to gain more knowledge both in blasting and mining practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
2013 3 Day License to Supervise course with Orica Mining Services
2010 Advanced Diploma of Design Surface Blasts
RIIBLA601A
2011 Queensland Shotfiring License
2012 Certificate IV Trainer and Assessor
TAE401110
2012 Front End Loader Operations
RIIMP0208A Operate support equipment
RIIMPO304B Conduct wheel loader operation
2012 Operate Light, Medium and Heavy Rigid Vehicle
Orica Statement of Attainment ( RTO )
2011 Orica Applied Blast Engineering Course in Open Cut Coal
2011 Orica Course in Initiation and Misfires
2011 S1, S2 & S3 Course ( Supervisor )
2010 Blasting Explosives Users License ( NSW )
2010 Statement of Attainment in Shotfiring ( Tafe )
RIIBLA201A Support Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA205A Store, Handle and Transport Explosives
RIIBLA301A Conduct Surface Shotfiring Operations
RIIBLA305A Conduct Secondary Blasting
RIIBLA401A Manage Blasting Operations
RIIBLA402A Monitor and Control the Effects of Blasting on the Environment
2010 Dangerous Goods License
2009 Heavy Rigid Drivers License
2009 4 day course in Optimal Drill and Blast Techniques for Surface Coal Mining - Dyno-Nobel.
2008 Mine Emergency Response Team - 3 day course in Search and Rescue with the NSW Fire Brigade.
PERSONAL DETAILS
(Gregory) Scott Sisson
Born: 21.10.79
Phone: 0427 211 071
Email: jet215@hotmail.com
Address: 15/30 Tarcoola Crescent, Chevron Island, Gold Coast QLD 4217
Health and Fitness: Excellent
CURRICULUM VITAE
SCOTT SISSON
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JOB HISTORY
TEAM LEADER/SHOTFIRER - OPEN CUT COAL - ORICA Oct 11 - Dec 14
Coppabella and Moorvale Mines - Bowen Basin, Qld (Peabody Coal)
TASKS AND CURRENT SKILLS
• Organise and supervise a team of blast crew to safely and efficiently provide blast services.
• Communicate with the Drill and Blast Engineer discussing pattern design, timing, how to manage face
holes, holes that have lost product, types of product to use, powder factors and the desired outcome.
• Understand the technical loading requirements of hot and reactive ground and follow procedures for safe
and effective loading.
• Understand geological constraints including weak bands of overburden, coal bands and competent cap rock.
• Understand blast performance requirements in terms of fragmentation, heave and dig rates.
• Control of potential blast impacts including fly rock, fume, overpressure and vibration.
• Experience with the Ikon Electric Initiation Blasting System.
• Liaise with Blast Coordinator on blast day to place sentries and discuss wind direction and likelihood of
post blast fume.
• Ensure crew is able to stay ahead of schedule and meet the customers demand.
• Excellent people skills required to manage conflict and knit together a tight crew with high morale.
• Understand training needs that vary with each individual in crew and allow new starters the chance to self
develop safely with the correct supervision.
• Operate an Orica MMU when required.
• Control of deliveries including Ammonium Nitrate, Emulsion, HE and IE.
• Appointed magazine keeper.
SHOTFIRER - OPEN CUT COAL - XSTRATA Feb 09 - Oct 10
Bulga Mine - Hunter Valley, NSW
TASKS AND SKILLS
• Demonstrated competence in safe and efficient charging and firing in overburden, parting, pre-split and deck
loading to prevent coal loss and control MIC levels.
• Understood and applied technical loading practices including loading face holes after surveyors profile,
understanding effective burden and downloading accordingly to eliminate face burst.
• Demonstrated effective management to ensure the 3 x MMU's were coordinated for fast and efficient
loading and rotation on bench to allow delivery of the required tonnes in the ground, consistently producing
300 tonnes+ per day.
• Gained 3 months experience in the Smart Shot System (Dyno Nobel Electronic system).
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of statutory requirements and safe work procedures for the handling,
storage, and management of explosives and magazine keeping.
CHARGE UP CREW - UNDERGROUND HARDROCK - STRAITS 2008 - 2009
Hillgrove Gold Mine - Armidale, NSW
TASKS AND SKILLS
• Preparation and charging of development faces.
• Complete re-entries with Co2 monitor, making sure the air quality is sufficient for the work to continue.
• Assist Jumbo Operators with development activities.
• Demonstrate competence in safe and efficient design, charging and firing of development heading.
• Display good all round work performance and a positive attitude to OHS and the care of equipment.
• Operation of IT and Charge Up machine.
• Installation of power, ventilation, air and water services.
• Transporting people, materials and consumables to and from the job.
• Assisting Jumbo Operators with ground support.
• Watering down re-entries.
• Member of the emergency response team.
3. LAURENCE GOODACRE
Orica Operations Manager - Mongolia
CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: laurence.goodacre@orica.com
Mobile: +976 9902 3865
ROB ROBINSON
Orica Shofirer - Coppabella Mine
CONTACT DETAILS:
Mobile: +61 400 949 610
BRYAN CRUSE
Orica Shofirer - Coppabella Mine
CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: colonel_bc@hotmail.com
Mobile: +61 435 001 434
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ARBORIST / ROPE ACCESS ABSEILER 2002 - 2005
Tree Care Arboriculture Specialists
West Acton, London
TASKS AND SKILLS
• Felling large trees that were decayed and unsafe in confined and public areas.
• Industrial Rope Access Technician ( Recognised Worldwide ).
• Abiding by strict OHS regulations.
• Providing courteous and helpful customer service.
• Working at extreme heights.
• Using abseiling equipment with caution and safety.
• Maintenance of chainsaws, ropes, harnesses, karabiners and all felling equipment.
SUBSTANCE INTERESTS
Outside of work my time is spent between friends and family, 4x4 adventuring and exploring, travel, ultra
running, reading and home life. I add this in as I believe that everybody has a life important to them outside of
work and to know your people absolutely enhances the team so that crew members can relate to each other and
build high morale.
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