Carl Joseph Dakay
Blasting Engineer - Technical Services
City of Naga
Summary
Experienced Mining Engineer specializing in open-cut drill and blast operations. Skilled at overcoming challenges with a proactive problem-solving approach. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-driven mindset. Dedicated to making impactful contributions towards achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Blasting Engineer - Technical Services
Orica Philippines, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Safety Compliance: Ensure all blasting activities comply with Orica safety standards, while actively supporting the safety initiatives of customers.
- Blast Design and Execution: Double-checking blast designs sent by customer engineering to ensure optimal parameters are being used. Provide parameters to the customer, such as vibration and airblast prediction, flyrock calculation, etc.
- Technical Support: Provide technical support and expertise to clients and internal teams regarding blasting operations. Generates technical reports, such as misfire investigations, incident reports, case studies, and technical presentations. Relieve Senior Technical Blasting Engineer roles during breaks.
- On-bench supervision: Supervision on the bench on a daily basis to ensure that the blast crew and shotfirers follow Orica and customer standards, and to solve problems, particularly troubleshooting EBS accessories and gears when problems arise on the bench. Relieve the Team Leader on break.
- Data Analysis: Analyze blast performance data to improve future blasting operations and techniques, such as fragmentation and dig rate analysis, QA/QC analysis of blast results, and vibration and airblast waveforms analysis.
- Training and Mentorship: Train and mentor graduate engineers in blasting techniques and safety procedures. Develop new, aspiring shotfirers. Provide training such as Unitronic 600 theory, Safe and Efficient Blasting/Initiating System (SEB/IS), and Explosives Awareness.
- Client Interaction: Work closely with clients to understand their needs, and provide tailored blasting solutions.
- Innovation and Improvement: Introduce the latest blasting technologies, software, and methodologies to continuously improve blasting practices. Capture the value of deliveries through the trial of new technologies, the production of case studies and technical papers, and establish enduring customer relationships that maximize results for both the client and Orica.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
Drill and Blast Engineer
Consolidated Explosives Group Inc.
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervised the drill and blast operations, analyze results, and submit technical reports to provide vital insights on the blast results on a daily basis.
- Computed blasted volume and explosives consumption to provide cost results to the management and the customer.
- Monitored explosives inventory and deliveries.
- Monitored and ensure a safe and healthy work environment for the team, while providing an efficient result.
- Develop short- and long-term drill patterns effectively.
- Assisted in achieving project deadlines by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of blasting operations.
Mining Engineer
Quarry Ventures Philippines, Inc.
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Supervised quarry operations ensure that safety is imposed while producing marble blocks effectively.
- Prepared reports and attended meetings with other colleagues to receive current information on pending legislation and environmental regulations.
- Handled exploration works such as sampling, core logging, and mapping.
- Handled tenement documentation to submit it to the governing bodies on time.
- Developed an annual cost and project proposal to be presented to the company's major stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
Cebu Institute of Technology - University
01.2012 - 01.2017
Skills
Electronic Blasting System (EBS)
Unitronic600 User
WebGen200 User
Orica Software
Shotplus
Blast IQ
Powersieve
CyclePro
Cycad
Instantel Vibrometer Operator
Microsoft Applications
Technical reporting
Project planning
Quality control
Time management
Technical writing
Core Qualifications And Skills
- Licensed Mining Engineer
- Expert in Electronic Blasting System (EBS)
- Competent user of Unitronic600
- Knowledgeable in WebGen200
- Proficient in various Orica Software, eg., Shotplus, Blast IQ, Powersieve, CyclePro
- Basic knowledge on other Orica softwares and systems such as Cycad, Fragtrack, Blast Design Assistant, Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES)
- Knowledgeable in Explosives Products and application
- Explosives Awareness Presenter
- Proficient in generating technical reports such as Misfire Investigation, Product Failure, New Product Introduction, Case Studies
- Experience in Company Systems such as Enablon, SAP Concur and Successfactors
- Instantel Vibrometer Operator
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
- Proficient in English and Filipino
Training
- Basic Occupational Safety and Health Course, WSO Certified, Cebu, Philippines, 11/01/18
- Basic Life Support Training, Emergency Response Unit Foundation, Cebu, Philippines, 11/01/18
- Safe and Efficient Blasting and Initiation Systems Course, Limay, Bataan, Philippines, 09/01/22
- Unitronic600 Theory Training, Philippines, 12/01/22
- Technical Services Master Class, Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia, 02/01/23
- Training the Trainers – The Integrated Approach, Guthrie-Jense, Global Training Consultants, 09/01/23
- Frontline Leadership Program (FLP – Cohort 36), 12/01/23
- Mining Engineers Convention 2024 (MinECon 2024), 07/01/24
- Minerals Industry Symposium 2024 (ANMSEC), Baguio City, Philippines, 11/01/24
Accomplishments
Contributed on executing the First Wireless Initiating System Blast in the Philippines using WebGen200.
Timeline
Blasting Engineer - Technical Services
Orica Philippines, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Drill and Blast Engineer
Consolidated Explosives Group Inc.
06.2021 - 04.2022
Mining Engineer
Quarry Ventures Philippines, Inc.
01.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
Cebu Institute of Technology - University
01.2012 - 01.2017