TAYLOR DARNALL
Colorado Springs
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented Drill and Blast Engineer with a strong background in project management, blast planning and monitoring, and data analysis. Proven ability to enhance operational safety and boost organizational performance. Highly adaptable and driven to continuously improve in any role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Drill and Blast Engineer
Newmont Mining Company
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized site geographical data to maximize ore recovery and support site production goals.
- Modified blast plans for changing conditions and directed blasting teams in execution of plans.
- Utilized BlastIQ software and hardware to perform fragmentation analysis on existing blasting practices. Identified blasting practices produced ore too large for effective extraction of material and reported findings to senior management for future planning and remediation.
- Routinely sampled vibration and sound levels to ensure reduced environmental and community impact and regulatory compliance.
- Performed monthly budget remediation to manage costs and forecast future spending.
Voids Engineer
Newmont Mining Company
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Continuously surveyed site using probe drilling to determine the location of underground voids and reduce risk of site accidents that could present danger to life.
- Communicated void data across multiple cross-functional teams to appropriately adapt plans to meet production goals while assuring safety of coworkers.
- Provided expertise to community and regulatory agencies to investigate void and sink hole incidents in the immediate area of the site.
Management Associate
Martin Marietta Materials
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed sampling and quality analysis to investigate primary, secondary, and tertiary production product losses and identify potential routes for loss mitigation. Results of study led to replacement of primary crusher to reduce losses by more than 50%.
- Implemented a computer-based system for tracking underground roof movement to enhance monitoring and visibility of measurements.
- Led a team of 25 underground miners through day-to-day operations. Provided input in performance reviews and allocations of resources.
Operations Intern
Vulcan Materials Company
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Learned the day to day operations of a quarry from management teams
- Spent time learning about quality control to ensure product specification
- Task trained on equipment to help aid in daily operation activities
- Assisted with ensuring customer satisfaction after delivery of product
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO05.2020
Skills
- MinePlan3D
- Shot Plus
- Blast IQ
- AutoCAD
- SAP
- MineStar
- Project Management
- Field Supervision
- Blast Design & Monitoring
- Rock Fragmentation
- Quality Analysis & Control
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Drill and Blast Engineer
Newmont Mining Company
06.2023 - Current
Voids Engineer
Newmont Mining Company
10.2021 - 06.2023
Management Associate
Martin Marietta Materials
05.2020 - 07.2021
Operations Intern
Vulcan Materials Company
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
Missouri University of Science And Technology
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