Expert Details
Underground & Opencut Mining Rock Mechanics Geotechnical Engineering, Shotcrete, Ground Support
ID: 726097
Australia
He has conducted research into rockbolts subject to shear loading and is currently active working with non destructive testing of rock reinforcement
He has conducted research into rockbolts subject to shear loading and is currently active working with non destructive testing of rock reinforcement
He has developed a field testing device for the testing of shear capcity of shotcrete at early (green) stage and mature stage - also has done some background research in the bonding capability of shotcrete.
5 Years as practising geotechnical engineer on gold mines
Develop a new waste dump process for the brown coal operations in the Latrobe Valley - Victoria Australia
Practising rock mechanics / Geotechnical engineer for the last 18 years
Have been consulting to a wide variety of mines with various mining methods and geotechnical problems related to oversize stopes & excavations
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Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2000 | Degree: MBA, | Subject: Business Strategy | Institution: Univ Potchefstroom, SA |
| Year: 2000 | Degree: MSc | Subject: Mining Engineering / Strata Control | Institution: Univ Pretoria, SA |
| Year: 1998 | Degree: BSc (Hons) | Subject: Mining Engineering / Strata Control | Institution: Univ Pretoria, SA |
| Year: 1992 | Degree: BSc | Subject: Geology | Institution: Univ Pretoria, SA |
| Year: 1998 | Degree: Advanced Certificate in Rock Mechanics | Subject: Mining Rock Mechanics | Institution: Chamber of Mines (COM) - SA |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Principal Geotechnical Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Owner of Employer Consultancy |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2008 | Employer: Halcrow | Title: Group Geotechnical Manager | Department: Geotechnical |
Responsibilities:Managing Geotechnical Group over 3 States in AustraliaDepartment Strategic Development Recruitment Special Projects |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Employer: Coffey Mining | Title: Principal Geotechnical Engineer | Department: Geotechnical |
Responsibilities:Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Business development, Geotechnical Reviews, Investigations, training, mentoring |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2006 | Employer: GHD | Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Geotechncial Project Management, Business development, Geotechnical Reviews, Investigations, training, mentoring |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2004 | Employer: AMCConsultants | Title: Senior Geotechnical Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Geotechncial Project Management, Business development, Geotechnical Reviews, Investigations, training, mentoring |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2003 | Employer: Newmont Mining | Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Site Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Geotechnical Investigations, Special Projects |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2002 | Employer: Univ New South Wales | Title: Researcher - PHD | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 2000 | Employer: Impala Platinum Mines | Title: Senior Rock Engineer - Projects | Department: |
Responsibilities:Site Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Geotechnical Investigations, Managing all Impala's expansion projects, Special Projects, shotcrete, groundsupport trials |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1993 to 2000 | Country / Region: South Africa | Summary: http://www.Employer.net.au/index.php?p=1_6 |
| Years: 2000 to 2009 | Country / Region: Australia | Summary: http://www.Employer.net.au/index.php?p=1_6 |
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Country / Region: Chile | Summary: http://www.Employer.net.au/index.php?p=1_6 |
| Years: 2004 to 2004 | Country / Region: Indonesia | Summary: http://www.Employer.net.au/index.php?p=1_6 |
| Years: 2004 to 2005 | Country / Region: China | Summary: http://www.Employer.net.au/index.php?p=1_6 |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| AUSIMM ATS |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Professional Natural Scientist |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Principal Geotechnical Engineer |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 8 Publications and 4 Presentations |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Beaconsfield Gold Mine - Australia - Fatility Underground Risk Assessment Investigation, Newmont Mine, Accident Investigations Impala Platinum Mine, Fall of Ground Fatality Investigations and Inquiries Anglo Gold Ashanti, Fall of Ground Fatality Investigations and Inquiries |
| Training / Seminars |
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| NSW Inspector of Mines - Ground Support Workshop / Presentation/ Training 2008 Bluestone Tin Mine - Geotechnical Training for Geologists and Mining Engineers 2007 Endeavor Mine Operator Training Courses - 2006-2007 Newmont Mine - Geotechnical Training for Mine Management, Geologists, Mining Engineers, Operators Development of NSW Coal Mining Strata Control Diploma (Question/Answers) Impala Platinum - Operator Training Centre Rock Mechanics Courses, Vaal Reefs - Rock Mechanics Training for Miners |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Business Strategy & Development |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Project Management |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | |
| Afrikaans |