Huritu Pratt is an experienced blast hole drill operator and supervisor seeking a new position. She has over 5 years of experience operating various drills, water carts, and light vehicles. Recently she has gained experience as a production supervisor. She holds various certificates including for surface extraction operations. Her employment history includes roles as a drill operator and production drill supervisor for Hughes Drilling and BMA Blackwater. She aims to contribute her skills and experience to a new company.

1. Huritu Pratt
47 Taurus St | Blackwater QLD 4717
Mobile: 0439 781 484 | Home: 07 4982 6298
Email: HurituPratt@hotmail.com
Career Objective
I am an experienced Blast Hole Drill Operator & Supervisor hoping to provide my skills and
experience to your Company. I have 5 years experience operating varies Drills, Water Carts, and
Light Vehicles & the past several months I have had experience as a production supervisor. I feel I
would be beneficial to your company as I am a great team member with exceptional commutation
skills & hard working. I have a wiliness to challenge myself and I hope to broaden my horizons with
you company.
Qualifications, Certificates & Licenses
- S1, 2, 3 & G2 Certificates
- Queensland Open Drivers License – Manual
- SSAN Clearance
- BMA Site Inducted
- Coal Board Medical – Expires October 2021
- Certificate II In Workplace Practices (GENIWR101 B)
- Certificate II In Surface Extraction Operations (RII20209)
- Year 12 Certificate
Drill Skills:
- Sandvik D90KS
- Sandvik D25KS
- Sandvik DR460
- Atlas Copco DM-M3
- Reich Drill 700 & 750
Other Skill:
- Day shift step-up supervisor
- Night shift supervisor
- Drill & Blast Water Cart (Medium/Heavy Vehicle)
Employment History
Blast Hole Drill Operator & Production Drill Supervisor
Hughes Drilling
Blackwater, QLD
October 2015 - Current
Some of my duties in this role include;

2. Huritu Pratt
47 Taurus St | Blackwater QLD 4717
Mobile: 0439 781 484 | Home: 07 4982 6298
Email: HurituPratt@hotmail.com
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- Carry-out prestart meetings
- Supervise & ensure the health & safety of drill crew is adhered by
- Drill shift & data entry
- Supervisor hand-overs
- Participate in Risk Management Procedures
- Liaise & work alongside with other team members & departments
Blast Hole Drill Operator
BMA Blackwater
Blackwater, QLD
February 2012 – October 2015
Some of my duties in this role include;
- Attending a daily pre-start meeting
- Daily Pre Start checks on Vehicles and Drills
- General Maintenance and repair of Drills
- Select and attach drill bits and drill rods
- Ongoing operation and maintenance of Overburden Blast Drills in the production stream of the mine
- Diagnosing and reporting faults with the drills
- Effectively and efficiently communicating with fellow employees
- Adhering to high standards of OH&S Guidelines and practices
- Identifying and reporting hazards
- Driving vehicles on mine sites
Drill and Blast Production Trainee
BMA Blackwater
Blackwater, QLD
February 2012 – September 2013
Some of my duties in this role include;
 Drill Crew
- Attending a daily pre-start meeting
- Conduct an effective shift handover
- Operate Blast Hole Drill
- Complete BMA safes
- Work area inspection
- Manage interaction between light & heavy vehicles
- Reading & understanding drill plan/pattern
- Recording data
- Work independently & efficiently
 Blast Crew
- Assist in shotfirering

3. Huritu Pratt
47 Taurus St | Blackwater QLD 4717
Mobile: 0439 781 484 | Home: 07 4982 6298
Email: HurituPratt@hotmail.com
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- Bench preparation
- Manifest keeping / Explosive reconciliation
- Experience in using non-el, detcord & Dyno products
Autonomous Drill Project Technician
BMA Blackwater Mine
Blackwater, Qld
September 2013 – February 2014
Some of my duties in this role include;
 Conduct an effective shift handover
 Operate remote controlled Autonomous Drill
 Record & report data
 Record & report maintenance issues
 Monitor Autonomous Drill
 Drill pattern route creation
Education
Blackwater State High School
January 2004 – November 2008
Graduated Year 12
Personal Attributes
- Good Work Ethic
- Honest
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Good Team Member
- Able To Work Unsupervised
- Self-Motivated

4. Huritu Pratt
47 Taurus St | Blackwater QLD 4717
Mobile: 0439 781 484 | Home: 07 4982 6298
Email: HurituPratt@hotmail.com
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Referees
Mark Roberts
Drill and Blast Superintendent - BMA Blackwater
Mobile: 0477 334 498
Craig Salway
Drill Operator / Trainer Assessor - BMA Blackwater
Mobile: 0427 968 429
Wayne Birch
Drill Supervisor / OCE - BMA Blackwater
Mobile: 0418 540 147