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Darren Mackey

Vientiane Capital

Summary

Positive Regional Operations Manager with an optimistic attitude toward striving to be the best in terms of performance and customer satisfaction. Proficient at carrying out regular operational reviews and leading regional management teams. Knowledge of budgeting, succession planning, performance management, Safety and Environmental.

Hands-on with exceptional gifts in budgetary and cost control. Adaptable and versatile to oversee multiple locations. Exceptionally skilled at motivating location managers to perform duties and achieve highest potential. A Manager from a Driller/Supervisor background with over 19 years of invaluable experience in Exploration and Onsite Drill Projects in an effective and efficient manner. A consistent track record of successfully employing best business practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing productivity, all to tight time scales and within budget.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Operations Manager

Valentis Drilling
Laos & Thailand
01.2022 - Current
  • Drafted Underground Financial Model and Contract for CEO and COO Approval
  • Managed Start-Up of New Underground Drilling Division all whilst staying within budget of the approved model. Exceeding Modeled Meters forecast and Client expectations.
  • Site Visits for Potential new Clients, with Proposals for best Drilling Practices and Recommendations on contracts.
  • Review Budgets and Manage Expenses within the Budget
  • Monitored and analyzed performance data, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.
  • Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
  • Devised strategic plans focused on long-term growth while addressing immediate operational challenges.
  • Established performance goals for each department, monitoring progress towards objectives on a regular basis.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Managing client needs related to the Projects
  • Identifying Key Project Risks, whether stated or not, and managing them to Resolution or escalating them Accordingly
  • Collecting, Defining and Documenting Business Requirements
  • Taking appropriate action were performance deviates from set tolerances
  • Setting, Tracking and Monitoring Project Key Performance Indicators

Project Manager

Capital Drilling Limited
Geita, Tanzania
07.2015 - 12.2021

• Review Budgets and Manage Expenses within the Budget
• Managing client needs related to the Project.
• Identifying Key Project Risks, whether stated or not, and managing them to
Resolution or escalating them Accordingly.
• Collecting, Defining and Documenting Business Requirements
• Taking appropriate action were performance deviates from set tolerances.
• Continuous Improvement Management
• Setting, Tracking and Monitoring Project Key Performance Indicators

Exploration Manager

Capital Drilling Limited
Geita, Tanzania
03.2015 - 07.2015
  • Presented regular progress updates to senior leadership team members, highlighting key milestones achieved and area's for improvement.
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality geological interpretations and resource models on schedule.
  • Streamlined data analysis processes for improved mineral resource estimation accuracy and faster decision making.

Underground Exploration Manager

Capital Drilling Limited
Sukari, Egypt
05.2012 - 02.2015
  • Managed New Underground Drilling Division, responsible for Delivering Business Analysis and Strategic Planning that lead to Improved Efficiencies, Reduced Operating Costs with Improved Productivity

Site Supervisor

Boart Longyear Indochina
01.2010 - 05.2012
  • Duties Available on Request

Driller to Site Manager

Major Drilling (PTY) Ltd.
03.2003 - 12.2009
  • Duties Available on Request

Blast Hole Driller

Adrail, Alice - Darwin Railway
09.2002 - 03.2003
  • Duties Available on Request

Blast Hole Driller

HBQ Quarry
06.2002 - 08.2002
  • Duties Available on Request

Multi-Purpose Driller

Boart Longyear – Australia
08.1999 - 06.2002
  • Duties Available on Request

Offsider to Multi-Purpose Driller

Western Deep Hole Drilling
01.1996 - 09.1998
  • Duties Available on Request

Assistant Shot Firer - Shot Firer

Macmahon’s Contracting
01.1995 - 10.1996
  • Duties Available on Request

Education

Diploma of Drilling Operations -

Drilling Skills
Australia
04.2013 - 04.2013

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency

Health, Safety & Environment

Budget & Cost Management

Compliance Management

Training

  • RII50609 Diploma of Drilling Operations.
  • DRT40503 Certificate IV in Drilling – Mineral Exploration.
  • TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
  • Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Basic Drilling Fluid Functions & Practices (AMC).
  • Use and Application of Drilling Fluids - AUST DRILLING IND ASSOC.

Timeline

Regional Operations Manager

Valentis Drilling
01.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Capital Drilling Limited
07.2015 - 12.2021

Exploration Manager

Capital Drilling Limited
03.2015 - 07.2015

Diploma of Drilling Operations -

Drilling Skills
04.2013 - 04.2013

Underground Exploration Manager

Capital Drilling Limited
05.2012 - 02.2015

Site Supervisor

Boart Longyear Indochina
01.2010 - 05.2012

Driller to Site Manager

Major Drilling (PTY) Ltd.
03.2003 - 12.2009

Blast Hole Driller

Adrail, Alice - Darwin Railway
09.2002 - 03.2003

Blast Hole Driller

HBQ Quarry
06.2002 - 08.2002

Multi-Purpose Driller

Boart Longyear – Australia
08.1999 - 06.2002

Offsider to Multi-Purpose Driller

Western Deep Hole Drilling
01.1996 - 09.1998

Assistant Shot Firer - Shot Firer

Macmahon’s Contracting
01.1995 - 10.1996
Darren Mackey