Barry James Westerlund

To continue developing diverse and extensive training and expertise in a leadership role. A position that affords the opportunity to advance professionally and personally would be held in the highest regard. Showcasing the ability to enhance the safety culture and efficiency of my company and crew are paramount in my goals. Safety isn't just part of the job, it's a way of life.

DRILL AND BLAST SUPERVISOR - B2 GOLD NUNAVUT - Nunavut

(2023-03)

• Supervision of 8 DTH Blast Hole Drills and 2 Blasting crew operations in multiple pits and construction projects
• Ordering and maintaining par levels in explosive magazines and consumables
• Coordination with Logistics and Flight Ops for scheduling of inbound materials and personnel in a remote northern fly-in-fly out setting
• Organization, planning, and scheduling of all maintenance, repairs, and parts for Drill and Blast
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem management, and organizational abilities

DRILLER - B2GOLD NUNAVUT - Nunavut

(2022-09 - 2023-03)

• Production and exploration drilling, maintenance, and support. DI 650I, DI 550, Ranger DX 800
• Training and mentoring of new and experienced crew members
• Assist blast crew

DRILLER - NEWCREST MINING, RED CHRIS JV

(2021-09 - 2022-05)

• Production drilling and drill support. DI 650I, 351 Pit Viper, Atlas Copco CM780, DR 412I
• Training and mentoring of new crew members
• Assist blast crew

DRILLER/LEAD HAND - NEWGOLD, RAINY RIVER

(2020-09 - 2021-09)

• Coordinate and plan daily drilling and blasting with shift bosses
• Inventory, crew line up, maintenance scheduling, and trouble shooting
• Production drilling, drill and blast crew support. D 75KX, DR 412I, DR 580, DI 650I
• Training and mentoring
• Assist blast crew with loading and blasting

DRILLER/OPERATOR - SIGFUSSON NORTHERN LTD.

(2019-04 - 2020-09)

• Maintenance, repairs, and production drilling for quarry, construction, and open pit blasting
• Organization of daily equipment, operators, and consumables. DR 580, Atlas Copco CM 780
• Loading and blasting of drilled patterns
• Operating equipment necessary for daily operations

SUPERVISOR/DRILLER - MAJOR DRILLING INTERNATIONAL, SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND

(2009-07 - 2019-03)

• Supervision and leadership of multiple drilling rigs and crews
• Scheduling and logistics of overseas production projects
• Recruitment, training, and progression of crew members
• Exploration and definition drilling in open pit, exploration, and underground operations

CREW BOSS/DRILLER - TREELINE WELL SERVICES INC.

(2001-06 - 2009-04)

• Supervision and coordination of drilling and oil well servicing crew
• Training and mentoring
• Lead, and safely execute all duties associated with drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells

ROUGHNECK/MOTORS - PRECISSION DRILLING CORPORATION

(1996-04 - 2000-09)

• Safely assist with drilling operations
• Service, repairs, and operations of all diesel motors