Allen McChesney has over 25 years of experience in mining and exploration, including extensive experience supervising staff and contractors. He has held roles such as Core Shack Manager at Rubicon, where he supervised core shack staff and coordinated surface drilling programs. Prior to that, he was a Senior Core Technician at Lake Shore Gold, where he supervised core shack staff and coordinated surface mine site drilling. He also has experience as a Labour Gang Leader at Xstrata, supervising labour crews working in industrial conditions.
**NOW HIRING* - Hauler - Support Operator, Fiddler's PlantChristy Keck
This position is responsible for the operation of various types of automotive trucks to haul stone, earth, waste lubricants, fuel, water, supplies, and miscellaneous store materials - Fiddler's North plant, Middletown, PA
**NOW HIRING* - Hauler - Support Operator, Fiddler's PlantChristy Keck
This position is responsible for the operation of various types of automotive trucks to haul stone, earth, waste lubricants, fuel, water, supplies, and miscellaneous store materials - Fiddler's North plant, Middletown, PA
I have worked 30 years in the drilling industry, I started my career in the North Sea as a drilling roustabout and worked my way up to the position of main driller, I spent 10 years working in the North Sea and a further 20 years working overseas in Africa, China, Brazil, Australia, U.S.A and Norway on 6th generation Cyber base semi submersibles and drill ships. Also, I have worked on NOV and AKER hydraulic hoisting systems, (RAM RIGS) and have a good knowledge of conventional semi submersibles, jack ups, platforms, and land rigs, working with operating systems such as MH-Wirth/AKER & NOV cyber base drilling equipment. I have strong teamworking skills and the ability to cooperate with others and the ability to work under pressure with Initiative and drive.
1. Allen McChesney
157 Cameron St. South, Timmins On. P4N 3S9 | 705-365-6606 | AllenMcChesney@gmail.com
Objective
To enhance my professional skillsin a dynamic and stable workplace
Skills & Abilities
FULLYBILINGUAL
TRAIN THE TRAINER CERTIFIED
WSIB CERTIFIED
SUPERVISORS COMMON CORE
EXTENSIVE SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE
CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS TRAINING
EXPERIENCED HEAVYEQUIPMENT OPERATOR
MENTOR AND TRAINER FOR NEW EMPLOYEES
Experience
CORE SHACK MANAGER | RUBICON | 11/11/2013 – 26/10/2015
· Ensuring any work related to the core shack, mine site and regional property was done in a safe and efficient manner
· Daily supervision of core shack staff and contractors
· Ensuring all Geology related tools and equipment were safe for use
· Operating equipment for the mine surface operations (loader,forklift, ski-doo, trucks etc)
· Coordinate and supervise all land and water based drill programs
· QA/QC on surface grouting programs
· Supervised all wildlife management.Ensured any wildlife that posed a threat to the mine operations (Bears, Skunks,
Foxes) were removed in a manner that was cause the least amount of disruption to the animal (Live traps, bear bangers
etc)
· Order supplies, and ensure supply levels remained adequate for the Geology department
· Timely delivery of assay samples, parts and supplies throughout Red Lake and Canada
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SENIOR CORE TECHNICIAN | LAKE SHORE GOLD | 05/07/2010-23/05/2013
· Daily supervision of core shack staff
· Ensure all coreshack work was performed in a safe and efficient manner
· Supervised and coordinated all surface mine site drilling
· Ensure all equipment,tools and locations of work were safe, and the workers knewthe job prior to starting work for
that day
· Timely delivery of assays to various labs in town
· Mentor and trainer for new employees
· Ordered and maintained supplies for the Geology department
LABOUR GANG LEADER| XSTRATA (GLENCORE) | 23/03/2004 – 13/05/2010
· Supervised the labour crews working in the smelter
· Daily worksite inspections to ensure work was being performed safely under very industrial conditions
· Daily inspections of working equipment
· Loading and offloading of materials from the trains, trucks and etc that entered into the Metallurgical site
· Confined space work, including transporting of dangerous goods
GEOECHNICIAN | CYPRESS CANADA | 03/01/1995 – 31/12/1999
· Managed a +40 man camp in NWT. Supervised all shipments, supplies and catering for crew
· Overseen the day to day core sampling, diamond drilling , surveying and reclamation of the project
· Travelled globally with Cypress managing the exploration projects
GEOECHNICIAN | NORANDA EXPLORATION |02 /01/1990 – 20/12/1994
· Cutting and sampling of drill core
· Diamond Drill spotting
· Downhole survey