Production drill operation
Contract drill operation for production drilling work. My experience includes production drilling at Omai, the Karouni Project and Aurora in Guyana.
CURTIS SULLIVAN
Diamond Drill Operator · Guyana
Current: Orbit Garant Drilling at Omai, since March 2026
Contact meTraining records: Caterpillar, Omai, Praxcim, Reedrill
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Curriculum vitae
Employment, drilling methods and training in a searchable, text-selectable PDF.
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Equipment training, fire safety and competency certificates.
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Employer letters and recommendations, including Munck’s December 2025 reference.
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Guyanese drill operator with production drilling, diamond exploration drilling and practical operator training experience. Work history includes mining in Guyana and Mauritania and airport construction in Greenland. Currently a Diamond Drill Operator with Orbit Garant Drilling at Omai, Guyana, since March 2026.
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I have operated Driltech C40K, Ingersoll-Rand DML and DM45, Caterpillar MD5075, Furukawa HCR 1200 ED11, Sandvik D45KS and Epiroc T40 equipment. My experience also includes mineral and uranium exploration, drilling and blasting supervision and operator training. My work history, training certificates and recommendations are available below.
Currently working at Omai. Enquiries welcome for contract work and permanent employment. Explore drilling work enquiries.
Drilling Work & Employment
I welcome contract and permanent-role enquiries in the following areas. Each assignment depends on the project requirements, location, equipment and agreed scope.
Exploration drill operation
Diamond core and mineral exploration drilling. I currently operate diamond drills for Orbit Garant Drilling at Omai. My references also document BQ/NQ diamond drilling at Guelb and uranium exploration in Mazaruni.
Drill training and supervision
Practical operator training and drill-and-blast supervision. My experience includes a Diamond Drill Trainer role at Mauritanian Copper Mines, crew leadership at Aurora and instruction of junior drillers and blasters.
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Experience
Diamond Drill Operator
Diamond exploration drilling at Omai, Guyana.
Drill Operator
Operated Epiroc SmartROC T40 drill rigs on international airport construction projects. Also operated articulated dump trucks and assisted with charging blast holes.
Drill Operator
Exploration drilling at Guyana Goldfields.
Diamond Drill Trainer
Diamond exploration drilling and operator training at Mauritanian Copper Mines. BQ and NQ core drilling at Guelb, with holes commonly deeper than 300 metres.
Drill Operator
Production drilling at Guyana Goldfields.
Drilling and Blasting Supervisor
Production drilling and blasting supervision, leadership of drill and blast crews and practical instruction of junior drillers and blasters.
Drill Operator
Production drilling at Aurora using Caterpillar and Sandvik drills.
Drill Operator
Production drilling at the Karouni Project.
Drill Operator
Exploration drilling in Cuyuni.
Drill Operator
Uranium exploration drilling in Mazaruni.
Drill Operator
Exploration drilling at Omai Gold Mines.
Mine Helper, Drill Operator and Drill-and-Blast Leadhand
Joined as a mine helper in June 1996, progressed to production drill operator in September 1997 and undertook acting foreman and drill-and-blast leadhand duties from 2002.
Education & Certifications
High school diploma, September 1991.
D45KS Sandvik rotary drill training
Reedrill Techniques LLC · 20-28 May 2017
Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and operation training.
MD5075 hydraulic track drill training
Reedrill Techniques LLC · 18-25 September 2016
Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and operation training.
MD5075 hydraulic track drill training
Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLC · 2-6 March 2015
Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and operation training.
One-day fire safety seminar
Guyana Fire Service · 17 November 2007
One-day fire safety training.
Certificate of competency
Omai Gold Mines Ltd · April 2003
Driltech C40K4, Ingersoll-Rand DML and DM45, CAT 777 haul truck and safe handling of explosives.
Phil: The Three Pillars
Praxcim · 27-28 November 2002
16-hour course on company values, behaviour, service and performance.
Skills
Diamond core drilling, production drilling and practical operator training.
Documented experience
Drilling methods and training
Methods and responsibilities supported by the CV and employer references.
- Diamond core drilling: BQ / NQ
- Production and blast-hole drilling
- Mineral and uranium exploration
- Drill-and-blast crew leadership
- Practical operator training
- Drill equipment operation
At the controls
Machinery experience
Equipment operated across mining and civil engineering projects.
- Driltech C40K
- Ingersoll-Rand DML & DM45
- Caterpillar MD5075
- Furukawa HCR 1200 ED11
- Sandvik D45KS Drills
- Epiroc SmartROC T40
Drilling methods
- Diamond core drilling: BQ and NQ sizes, with holes commonly deeper than 300 metres in challenging ground at Guelb.
- Production and blast-hole drilling: mine operations at Omai and Aurora and airport construction in Nuuk and Ilulissat. Operation of Epiroc SmartROC T40 rigs and assistance with charging blast holes.
- Rotary drill equipment: electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and operation training for Sandvik D45KS rotary drills. Equipment experience also includes Driltech C40K and Ingersoll-Rand DML and DM45.
Training & supervision experience
Diamond Drill Trainer at Mauritanian Copper Mines. Practical instruction of junior drillers and blasters, drill-team leadership and oversight of drilling, loading, stemming and tying in blasts at Aurora. Acting foreman and drill-and-blast leadhand duties at Omai from 2002.
Recommendations
Work Enquiries: Common Questions
Is Curtis Sullivan available for contract work or permanent employment?
I am currently a Diamond Drill Operator with Orbit Garant Drilling at Omai, Guyana. I welcome enquiries about contract work and permanent employment, with any start date subject to discussion. Please include the role, project location, equipment and proposed dates so we can discuss the requirements.
What drilling equipment has Curtis operated?
My machinery experience includes Driltech C40K, Ingersoll-Rand DML and DM45, Caterpillar MD5075, Furukawa HCR 1200 ED11, Sandvik D45KS and Epiroc T40.
Where has Curtis worked?
My work history includes mining and exploration projects in Guyana, a Diamond Drill Trainer role in Mauritania and airport construction in Nuuk and Ilulissat, Greenland. Please contact me to discuss your location and requirements.
Where can I find the CV, certificates and recommendations?
The top Download CV button includes the CV, certificates and references in one PDF. Individual documents are available in the downloads section. Employers and project teams can contact me by phone or email to discuss a role.
Contact Curtis Sullivan
For contract drilling work or permanent employment, include the role, project location, equipment and proposed dates.