1. Curriculum Vitae of Martin Farrelly
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Martin Farrelly: No.15 John’s Quay, Kilkenny City,
Co. Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland.
Telephone: Mobile: +353 87 2917279
Email Address: mfarrelly4@gmail.com
Nationality: Irish
Date ofBirth: 7th
October 1974
Personal Profile: I am a qualified engineer with a Masters of Business with 10 years’ work
experience. During that time I gained experience in management of technical personnel and
operations management in a highly productive environment. I have 7 years exp as mine rescue
member with advanced first aid skills. I enjoy a challenge and compete in adventure races and
triathlons. I hold underage, intermediate and senior medals in Gaelic football. I am now seeking a
career in an operations role using my management operations skills.
Professional Memberships: Member of Engineers Ireland.
Key Skills / Experience and Achievements:
Daily, weekly and monthly reporting of production performance
Consistently ensured budgets and targets were achieved
Short & long term decision making in the best interest of the business
People management - recruiting, training and motivating personnel
Key contributor on a number of leading projects working with external consultants
Led a continuous improvement project with proven and long lasting results
Proficient in Microsoft excel & word
Excellent interpersonal skills
Continuously promotes health & safety on site and ensure compliance across the board
Advanced first aid
Coaching employees for career planning after mine closure
Strong influencing skills using a collaborative approach to problem solving with peers
Professional Qualifications:
Master of Business Degree from UCC: Post Grad, March 2012 - May 2014
(Subjects Included)
Strategy
Marketing
Organizational Behaviour
Finance
Communications
Leadership style
Culture
Motivation
Teamwork
Bachelor of Mining Engineering: Camborne School of Mines - 1997 to 1999
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Diploma in Mineral Engineering: Athlone Institute of Technology – 1993 to 1996
Employment Record
Senior Engineer,
The Lisheen Mine, Vedanta Resources, Ireland (April 2011 – Current, (enhanced
responsibilities in 2013)
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the quality supply of technical services to the mine production department, thereby
reaching monthly and yearly targets in a safe and productive manner
Contribute to preparation and presentation of operating budgets for the Mining Department
Train, develop and motivate the technical team – carry out performance appraisals
Maintain all relevant technical services procedures and ensure all personnel in the technical
services department are adequately trained for their position and informed of the standards and
procedures
Responsible for: backfilling strategy, heading a continuous improvement project
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
Coach and mentor junior engineers
Ensure the department runs in a positive and productive manner
Section Mine Planning Engineer,
The Lisheen Mine, Anglo American, Ireland (October 2009 – April 2011)
Key Responsibilities:
Identified appropriate mining methods, designs and mining sequences for the mining process
Communicated mine designs to stakeholders, through written reports and chairing of meetings
Conducted investigations and initiatives that improved safety, cost effectiveness and productivity
Conducted short, medium and long term scheduling of the mine
Assisted with the compilation of the annual Lisheen Mine Ore Reserves
Prepared conceptual, preliminary and final designs using Vulcan mine design software
Conducted back analysis of designs/stopes upon completion
Undertook and supervised miscellaneous projects as required
Chaired the monthly three month rolling forecast meeting
Ventilation Engineer,
The Lisheen Mine, Anglo American, Ireland (April 2009 – October 2009)
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain the ventilation system in lisheen with regard to health and safety, cost and time
constraints
Communicating with mine captains and shift bosses to resolve any issues in relation to vent
Writing monthly professional ventilation and project reports for management
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Regularly producing and updating, Fire & Rescue, Flood and Ventilation maps & plans to comply
with regulations
Ensure mining areas are equipped with rescue chambers
Ensure the mine is adequately equipped with sufficient ventilation equipment (fans etc...)
Ensuring existing equipment is in good working
Liaising with contractors during project works
Specifying high value equipment for various projects
Graduate Engineer Drill & Blast.
The Lisheen Mine, Anglo American, Ireland (September 2007 – March 2009)
Key Responsibilities:
Gained a unique insight into the working of a top class technical team
Work closely with the senior engineers in the department
Trained in ventilation, drill & blast, planning
Underground Operative
The Lisheen Mine, Anglo American, Ireland (October 2006 – September 2007)
Key Responsibilities:
Learning about the day to day working of a world class underground operation. Mine ventilation
and service installation. Mine face preparation, mine pumps and water reticulation system etc.
Working in teams to ensure production targets were met
Trained in driving machines and carrying out tasks in a safe and efficient manner
America, Australia, Europe 2000 - 2005
Travelled abroad for a number of years earning money to support my adventures by working in
construction, farming and sales
Interests:
Swimming, cycling, running and taking part in competitive challenges
Sports
Hill walking running
Travel and meeting people
Reading
Employment References (supplied on request)
Personal Referees (supplied on request)