Frans Jacobus Breedt
Rustenburg
Summary
Experienced Mining Foreman/Drillmaster professional with strong track record of leading teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget. Skilled in site supervision, safety compliance, and resource management. Known for fostering collaboration and adapting to dynamic work environments. Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality results in every task.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mining Foreman / Drilling trainer
Kamoa Copper SA Ivanhoe Mines
01.2019 - Current
- Duties
- Oversaw team operations to maintain high standards of safety and quality.
- Duties: Health and Safety, Production targets, Underground training of drill rig operators
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
Master Driller
Redpath Mining Zambia
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Duties
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Duties: Drilling development ends with the DD321 (certificate available)
- Drilling support of development ends means off splitsets, Wire mesh, roof bolts and resin on DD321
- Analyzed geological samples for better decision-making on drill paths.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify maintenance needs.
Sinker / Shift Boss
Redpath Mining SA
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Duties
- Performed root cause analysis on production issues, implementing effective solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Production call and transport of material
- General Supervision (Line & Grade) reef
- Support to Standard, Service
- Roadways for sufficient tramming, Labour planning, Leave roosters
- Daily plotting on planning
- Monthly target planning and most safe and effective ways to reach targets
Sinker, Developer / Shift Foreman
Shaft Sinkers
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Duties: Health and safety in a vertical sinking shaft and station/level development. Sinking, Development, Construction, Shaft Service Construction, Shaft Lining Construction
Shaftman1-Sinker/Developer / Shift-Foreman / Supervisor
Shaft Sinkers
01.2011 - 11.2013
- Duties:
- Taking charge of the health and safety of my crew
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated team activities for maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Winze & raise development, raise development, haulage development, decline development
- (5m-7m) Underground Dam construction, Basic construction (vent & service pipes) rail & drain construction, winch installation
- Sinking, Development, Construction, Shaft Service Construction, Shaft Lining Construction
DD320 Rig Operator
Shaft Sinkers
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Duties
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Duties: Drilling development ends with the DD321 (certificate available)
- Drilling support of development ends means off splitsets, Wire mesh, roof bolts and resin on DD321
- Analyzed geological samples for better decision-making on drill paths.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify maintenance needs.
Education
DD 320 Certificate - Mining Engineering
Sandvik
Zambia03-2015
Onsetters Certificate / Cage Tender Certificate - Mining Engineering
Department of Minirals And Resources
South Africa07-2011
Blasting Certificate - Mining Engineering
Department of Minerals And Resources
South Africa08-2009
Grade 12 -
Hoërskool Wesvalia
12.2007
Skills
- Motivated in reaching Targets with the most effective safety outcome
- Effective Team Leadership: To guide my fellow employees to make the right decisions the first time so doing reaching forecasted deadlines and saving delay times
- Task Delegation To ensure my team has a popper 3 month planning ahead to eliminate any gray areas of unsureness of the task at hand
Languages
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Full Professional
Swhahili
Limited Working
Timeline
Mining Foreman / Drilling trainer
Kamoa Copper SA Ivanhoe Mines
01.2019 - Current
Master Driller
Redpath Mining Zambia
01.2016 - 01.2019
Sinker / Shift Boss
Redpath Mining SA
12.2014 - 12.2015
Sinker, Developer / Shift Foreman
Shaft Sinkers
12.2013 - 12.2014
Shaftman1-Sinker/Developer / Shift-Foreman / Supervisor
Shaft Sinkers
01.2011 - 11.2013
DD320 Rig Operator
Shaft Sinkers
01.2007 - 01.2010
DD 320 Certificate - Mining Engineering
Sandvik
Onsetters Certificate / Cage Tender Certificate - Mining Engineering
Department of Minirals And Resources
Blasting Certificate - Mining Engineering
Department of Minerals And Resources
Grade 12 -
Hoërskool Wesvalia
Qualifications And Skills
Hoërskool Wesvalia, Grade 12, 2007, South African Blasting License, Zambian Blasting License, South African Onsetters Certificate, Zambian cage tender certificate, Level 2 rigger course, Sandvic licenses, Axera 126 LP rig, DD 321, DD 320
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8902115004086
- Age: 36
- Date of Birth: 02/11/89
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Strengths And Objectives - Summary
Direct Driven, ambitious, well focused, hardworking, eager to learn, a team player and very friendly. I have never had serious lost time injuries and I have received numerous awards for my safety records.
Qualifications And Skills
Hoërskool Wesvalia, Grade 12, 2007, South African Blasting License, Zambian Blasting License, South African Onsetters Certificate, Zambian cage tender certificate, Level 2 rigger course, Sandvic licenses, Axera 126 LP rig, DD 321, DD 320
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8902115004086
- Age: 35
- Date of Birth: 02/11/89
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
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