Carter Taylor
Mesa
Summary
Dynamic and safety-focused professional with extensive experience at Freeport-McMoRan, excelling in explosives handling and crew management. Proven track record in blasting operations and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Recognized for meticulous logging and operational efficiency, driving successful outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Powderman/Blaster
Freeport-McMoRan
Bagdad
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Handled primers and detonators in a safe, responsible manner.
- Kept an accurate accounting of all explosives in the explosives magazine.
- Prelogged and logged each blasthole meticulously to avoid any potential misfires.
- Operated the Caterpillar 930 class front-end loader in a safe, responsible, and efficient manner to stem each blasthole, and verified that they had the proper gravel stemming height.
- Swept and blocked the blast radius in accordance to the company's standard operating procedures
Driller
Boart Longyear Drilling Services
Elko
07.2016 - 08.2023
- Operated drilling equipment, such as pumps, compressors, top drives, swivels, air hoses, hydraulic hoses, ancillary equipment,
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Prepared timely and accurate logs and field reports to help management make accurate decisions about ongoing operations.
- Adhered to corporate and job site safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Managed a crew of 3 people.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest
Idaho Falls, ID05-2010
Skills
- Explosives handling
- Blasting operations
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Crew management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Load securement
- Tractor-trailer driving
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- Class A commercial driver
Timeline
Powderman/Blaster
Freeport-McMoRan
08.2023 - 04.2025
Driller
Boart Longyear Drilling Services
07.2016 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest
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