Rodney Lyne is seeking a challenging position utilizing his operational expertise and problem solving skills. He has over 6 years of experience in drilling, progressing from lease hand to driller. As a driller, he has led teams through various situations drilling to depths of 600m and installing casing. He has skills in LWD, hammer drilling, large diameter wells, and under-reaming. He is well-trained, safety-focused, and experienced in both air and mud rotary drilling techniques, including gas drainage, directional drilling, and exploration.

1. 28 TANGLEWOOD ST • MIDDLE PARK• QLD 4074
PHONE 0437 274 718 • E-MAIL RODNEY.LYNE@BIGPOND.COM
R O D N E Y LY N E
OBJECTIVE
I am looking to obtain a challenging position where I can effectively utilize my operational
expertise and problem solving skills.
OVERVIEW
Over the last 6 years I have progressed in my career from a lease hand to driller.
As a Driller I have lead my team through various situations, overcoming any obstacle that has
been presented. The main type of drilling I have performed is Coal seam gas drainage which
involved drilling to depths of 600m, installing three stages of steel casing 12” 9” 6”, pressure
cementing the casing and under-reaming the coal seam to 24”. My skills also include LWD,
both vertical and horizontal up to 1500m, hammer drilling and large diameter wells up to 36”
and under-reaming up to 72”.
Key Strengths :
• Training, Development, & Mentoring of crew
• Strong ethics in following safety procedures
• Overburden experience
• Experience in both air and mud rotary drilling techniques
• Gas drainage, directional drilling, SIS, exploration and goaf drainage wells
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
• 2015 IWCF well control certified
• 2013 Certificate III in Drilling Operations
• 2012 Certificate IV in Training and Assessing
• 2011 Mining Supervisor (S1 S2 S3)
• 2009 Certificate II in Drilling – Mineral Exploration
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Work safely at heights
• Enter and work in Confined spaces
• Gas test atmospheres
• Operate breathing apparatus
• Operate light vehicles
• Operate vehicles in the field
• Work in accordance with an issued permit
• Well-site permit to work certification and card holder
• Senior first aid
• Standard 11

2. LICENSES
• 2012 C6 60t Slewing Crane
• 2011 MC Truck license
• 2005 Forklift license
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lucas Drilling (formally Mitchell Drilling) June 2008 to December 2014
• Inspect the site and raise any problems with the client
• Converse with geologists on drilling projects
• Study the risk factors and kind of hazards that may develop during operations
• Brief the rig crew about the days proposed tasks
• Supervise the execution of the drilling closely from start to finish
• Set up / dismantle / move all drilling equipment
• Ensure crew members wear safety gear before starting work
• Draft detail reports on accidents, interruptions etc.
• Repair and replace failed drilling equipment
• Run emergency drills and complete reports
• Communicate with the drilling superintendent on the progress of drilling
• Document the details of the drilling work done at the end of the shift
Various positions held between 2000 – 2008 in Construction, Warehousing and Retail
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
• Camping, hiking and the outdoors
• Photography
• Traveling and other cultures
• Fishing
• Bike riding
• Motor Sports
REFERENCES
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Ted Lynham
Driller
Lucas Drilling
0419 775 895
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Shane Pericval
Supervisor
Lucas Drilling
0416 405 431
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Nathan Wilkins
Director
“The GLE” Drilling management consultants
0409 590 473