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138 Druces Rd
Woodbury Qld 4703
0427-005-007
john@voodooexplosives.com.au
John Weatherall
Introduction
I have lived and worked in Central Queensland all of my life, and come from a solid background with
over 25 years experience in the mining, quarrying and explosive industry.
I hold both the technical skills and personal attributes, including strong leadership, communication
and determination along with possessing a high-level understanding of mining methodologies &
operations.
I am practical and resourceful, extremely organised and efficient, with a head for operations, and I
have the ability to successfully communicate and manage relationships on site.
Current Tickets
 Coal Board Medical
 S1, S2, S3 & G2
 Shotfirer
 HR Licence
 Haul/Dump trucks
 Skid Steer
 Loader
 Forklift
 MMU
 Crane
 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner).
(Completed all modules)
Work History
July 2010 to Current Voodoo Explosives Pty Ltd Director – Self Employed
Shotfirer
 Magazine Keeper
 Ensuring the safety of others when handling or using explosives and their ingredients
 Comply with and enforce the requirements set out in the Standard Operating Procedures
 Supervision of the blast crew under their direction including Mobile Processing Unit
operators, whether employed or subcontractors
 The Preparation and Set-up of a blast area which includes;
o Demarcate the blast loading area by ensuring adequate barriers and/or bunting is
correctly erected
o Set up of signs, and flashing lights where appropriate
o Dipping of holes and recording (where required) on drill/blast plan (QA)
o Identify holes that require re-drilling, are damaged or contain water
o Backfill holes where necessary
 Operation of Explosives Charging Equipment in accordance with the Manufactures
recommendations and the Safe Operating Procedures
 Conducting and/or being part of risk assessments with relation to explosive activities
 Ensure the correct processes for the manufacture of explosives used in the blast is in
compliance with legislation

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 Blast loading activities which include;
o Laying out of Explosive Accessories
o Priming blast holes
o Loading explosives into blast holes
o Checking of product column rise to design
o Stemming of blast holes
o Clean up of blast area
o Tie in of blast pattern to Design
o Security of the blast area
o Reporting of lost accessories or incidents on the shot
 Completion and maintenance of Blasting Records
 Preparation for the firing of shots including
o Inspection of the tie in (walk the shot)
o The allocation of blast guard locations
o Ensuring blast guards are trained and competent in their duties
o Liaising with the others and blast guards prior to clearing the area
o Ensure the clearance of all personnel and equipment from the blast exclusion zone
 Firing and post blast examination
 Completion of blasting reports and explosives usage reconciliation
 The handling of misfires
 The disposal of damaged or deteriorated explosives in a safe manner
 Transport of Explosives in compliance with the Australian Code Transport
Explosives and EXP-003 Transport of Explosives
 Compliance to regulatory requirements
 The security of explosives
 Attend and participate in Safety and tool box meetings
 Reporting of any concern, incident or issue pertaining to explosive activities to the
Project Manager, mining manager, SSE, or government authorities as legislation
requires
 The sign off of decontaminated explosive handling equipment prior to maintenance
 Organisation of maintenance of explosives handling equipment under their control
 Undertake the operation of the MMU/MPU
Other duties & Management
 Supervision of the blast crew and others, who assist on blast operations, responsible
for monitoring and addressing safety throughout the blasting process including signage
and erecting barricades.
 Organise and control the explosives for the shot and ensure that Magazines explosives
records are always balanced.
 Time manage blasting operations to ensure blasts are initiated at the schedule time to
the satisfaction of the client.
 Downtime / Wastage – ensure that the highest level of quality is consistently
maintained through ALL work conducted
 Assist & comply with all Quality, Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
 Ensure all company information is kept private and confidential.
 Take personal responsibility and be fully accountable for the achievement of all objectives
as outlined.

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2003 to 2010 BMA Blackwater Shotfirer/Supervisor/Dump Truck Operator
 Haul Truck Operator
 Loader operator
 MMU operator
 Skid Steer operator
 Blast crew team member
 Supervised maintenance of vehicles & equipment
 Fuel Tanker operator
 Dewaterer operator
 Magazine keeper
 Trainer Assessor
 Crane Operator
 Secondary blasting at CHPP
2000 to 2002 John Holland BMA Blackwater Mechanical Maintenance
NCPP Wash Plant Supervisor
 Maintenance of Wash plant/ROM
 Crane Operator
 Secondary blasting in hoppers, ROM, primary crusher & Citrin Feeder
 Organising & daily job allocation of maintenance crews
 Co-ordinate shutdowns
1994 to 2000 Norwich Park BMA Shotfirer
 Magazine Keeper
 General Shotfiring duties
 MMU Operator
 Dewaterer operator
 Skidsteer & Loader operator
1991 to 1993 Burton Downs (RAG Mining) Shotfirer/MMU Operator
 Magazine Keeper
 General Shotfiring duties
 MMU Operator
 Dewaterer operator
 Skidsteer & Loader operator
 Maintenance of machinery & equipment
 Ordering of raw materials
Referees
Dirk Smith
Principle Mining Engineer
Lead Drill & Blast
Business Improvement Mining
Teck Resources Limited, Teck Coal
Phone: 0011 1 (250) 433 1731
Tony Green
Senior Technical Advisor
Augur Resources Ltd
Phone: 0411 485 634
Bob Barnes
Site Senior Executive
Wombindi Coal Pty Ltd
Phone: 0448 075 261