1. Lewis Chapman
133 Junction Road, Karalee QLD 4306
Lewie006@gmail.com
Ph: 0438 110 437
D.O.B 11th
April 1986
Career Objective
To develop my skills as mining engineer and as a leader in different mining methods and
environments. Iaimtoseekchallengingassignmentsandresponsibility, with an opportunity for
growth and career advancement as successful achievements.
Employment
Glencore – McArthur River Mine July 2014 – Current
Medium Term Planning Engineer April 2015 – Current
Current responsibilities:
 Producingmonthlyand3 monthlyschedulesformining,dumping,mill feedandprojects
 Undertake budget process for LOMscheduling and detailed expenditure for 5 years
 Optimising pit and waste dump designs
 Design and schedule to minimise the risk of spontaneous combustion of waste rock
 Assist with producing Mine Management Plans, Environmental Impact Studies and
associatedprojects, includingliaisingwithconsultants andthe Departmentof Minesand
Energy.
 Develop water management strategies and flood protection designs
 Mentoring of Production and Drill and Blast Engineers
 Auditing technical systems and processes to improve efficiency and accountability
Projects / Achievements:
 Developedanintegratedmill feed planning system for short and long term scheduling
 Converted the mine scheduling process over to Deswik.
 Prepare, implement and execute projects in preparation for wet season
 Conducted Environment Impact Study projects including determining rain runoff
coefficients,waste dumpsealantapplicationtrials and waste dump foundation testing.
Drill and Blast Engineer July 2014 – April 2015
Responsibilities:
 Developdrill andblastplans inconsiderationof old undergroundworkings, ore dilution
and geotechnical stability.
 Designs, tie in plans, QA/QC, bulk and IE/HE orders, drill schedules and cost saving
initiatives
 Acting Drill and Blast Supervisor when required including Blast Controller
Projects / Achievements:

2.  Compile site drill and blast knowledge to develop standard blasting parameters and
domains to effectively measure results through consistent practices ultimately to
increase productivity and reduce costs.
 Developedaregularcontinuousimprovementforumwithactionstoimprove all aspects
of the drill and blast process
 Review and improve a technical procedures
 Focus on developing an improved safety culture within the Tech Services team
GlencoreXstrata – Mount Margaret Mine October 2012 – July 2014
Medium Term Planning Engineer
Responsibilities:
 Overseeing of production & drill and blast engineers
 Producing detailed monthly, 3 monthly and LOMschedules for 5 pits
 Developing LOMequipment and cost forecasts
 Pit design optimisation
 Waste rock dump design optimisation
 Mentoring of graduates
 Detailed monthly reconciliation reports highlighting inefficiencies, trends and
opportunities
 End of month accruals and reconciliation
 Develop and implement site suspension requirements
Projects / Achievements:
 Developed drill and blast domains and parameters for new project
 Optimised ROMand rehandle design for increased efficiencies and capacity
 Designed and developed customised drill and blast scheduling tools
 Successfully created sequencing plans for a number of different ore body structures
 Scheduling and budgeting for waste rock rehabilitation and site closure.
Newmont Boddington Gold July 2011 – October 2012
Production Engineer / Drill & Blast Engineer
Responsibilities:
 Large scale production scheduling (300kt per day expit & 120kt per day crusher feed)
 9 months in the drilling & blasting role producing drill pattern design & blast tie-in
design (nonel, Ikon & daveytronic)
 Drill scheduling for 20 rigs
 Blast fragmentation analysis and optimisation
 Recording and collecting blasting environmental data from within communities with
close proximity to the mine site.
Projects / Achievements:
 Tyre life improvement projects
 Site conversion from non electric to electric blasting systems (Ikon & Daveytronics)

3. Xstrata Copper – Ernest Henry Mine July 2008 – June 2011
Production Engineer / Drill & Blast Engineer
Responsibilities:
 Produce daily, weekly and monthly mining schedules which are in line with business’
KPIs.
 Manage contractors and project works.
 Provide technical assistance and reports for mine managers and superintendents.
 18 monthsinthe role of Drill & Blast. Developingdesignsforblast hole patterns,loading
requirements, initiation sequence (non electric & Ikon) and blast clearances.
 Successful conversion from non electric to Ikon blasting systems.
 Blast modelling and immediate design changes to incorporate close proximity of
underground operation.
 Forecasting and producing budget number for accountants.
 End of month accruals and reconciliation
Projects / Achievements:
 Produced an Drill and Blast Handbook tailored for the site
 Managed interaction and developed blasting techniques to accommodate for start-up
underground operation within the open pit.
 Completed mine closure dump rehabilitation in compliance with DEHP requirements
 2 months in the role as mining systems administrator (PITRAM)
 3 months as Orica bench hand
 3 months operating CAT 793D trucks
Maxam - Brisbane, QLD February 2008 - July 2008
Mining Engineer Trainee
Responsibilities:
 3 months as blast crew bench hand; blast hole priming, loading, tie-ins, dipping and
backfilling, stemming, and initiation.
 3 monthsworkinginthe technical services department which included pattern design,
explosive loading design, initiation design, drill hole survey and borehole tracking.
 Technical and hands on experience with non electric and Unitronic systems.
Xstrata Copper – Ernest Henry Mine December 2007 – February 2008
Vacation Student – Mining Engineer
Responsibilities:
 Assisted in technical department with drill and blast designs and survey.
 Worked with services crew on dewatering, tailings dam management and blast hole
drilling.
Projects / Achievements:
 Produced scaling machine justification

4.  Quality assurance and quality control reports.
Xstrata Copper – Mt Isa Mines December 2006 – February 2007
Vacation Student – Mining Engineer
Responsibilities:
 Underground crewtime with ring firing included loading blast holes, dewatering holes
and tying in blasts.
 Assisted with underground development crews as a jumbo offsider.
 Completedvariouscore testings,backfilltestings and backfill material designs with the
geotechnical department.
Education
Masters of Business Administration – Project Management in Infrastructure & Resources
Central Queensland University 2013 – 2014
Graduate Diploma of Management
Central Queensland University 2010 – 2012
Bachelor of Engineering – Mining
University of Queensland 2004 – 2008
Grade 12 Completion
Ipswich Grammar School 2003
Overall Position (OP) 3

5. Skills
Computer Software
 Microsoft Office Suite
 Mine Design: Deswik, Vulcan, Minesight, Talpac
 Scheduling: Deswik, Xact, iGantt
 Blast Design: Shotplus, SmartShot,Daveytronics Software, Blast Plan
 FMS: PITRAM/Dome, Wenco, Jigsaw, APS
 Acquire
 Ventsim
 AutoCAD
Equipment
 CAT 793D truck Competence gained at Ernest Henry Mine
Courses & Certificates
MetalliferousGeneral Induction October 2012
Improving Productivity with Efficient Blasting Techniques – Blast Dynamics May 2010
Safe & Efficient Blasting Course – Orica August 2008
Xstrata’s Leadership Development Program July 2010
Health & Safety
 General Induction Metalliferous Surface and Underground Nov 2012
 Senior First Aid Certificate July 2007
 CPR January 2014 (Latestrefresher)
 JSERA,RiskAssessment,Take 5/SLAM November14(Latestrefresher)
 RIIRIS301D ApplyRiskManagementProcess October2015
 RIICOM301D Communicate Information October2015
 RIIOHS301D SafetyandHealthInvestigations October2015
 RIIRUS201B ConductLocal RiskControl Nov2012
Professional Memberships& Affiliations
AusIMM – The MineralsInstitute 2005 – Current
MemberGrade
PMI – ProjectManagementInstitute QueenslandCharter2013 – Current

6. References
AndrewTheobald
Principal MiningEngineer- FriedaRiverProjectatPanAust
Email:andrewtheobald@optusnet.com.au
Phone:0421 789 122
Letitia Scott
Manager Mine Operations –Tom Price
Phone:0447 063 108
Aaron Caswell
Engineer- Alliance Production
Email:acaswell@anglogoldashanti.com.au
Phone: 0433 664 456
Jon Nortier
Technical ServicesSuperintendent –McArthur RiverMine
Email:Jonathon.Nortier@glencore.com.au
Phone:08 8975 8291
Mobile:0421 789 122