CURTIS SULLIVAN

Drill Operator · Guyana

Availability: Contract work and permanent employment

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Certifications: Caterpillar, Omai, Praxcim, Reedrill

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About Me

I am Curtis Sullivan, a Guyanese drill operator with production drilling, exploration drilling and drill training experience. My work history begins at Omai Gold Mines in 1996 and includes mining projects in Guyana and Mauritania, followed by airport construction in Greenland.

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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.

Available 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.

Production drill operation

Contract drill operation for production drilling work. My experience includes production drilling at Omai, the Karouni Project and Aurora in Guyana.

Exploration drill operation

Contract drill operation for mineral exploration work. My work history includes exploration drilling in Guyana and uranium exploration in Mazaruni.

Drill training and supervision

Enquiries for drill operator training and supervisory work. My experience includes a Drill Trainer role at Mauritanian Copper Mines and drilling and blasting supervision at Aurora.

Discuss a role or projectView my work history, equipment skills and training certificates.

Experience

  1. FromJun 1996ToOct 2004

    (8 years 5 months)

    IAMGOLD Corporation

    Omai Gold Mines Guyana, On-site

    Drill Operator

    Production Drilling.

  2. FromJun 2005ToFeb 2007

    (1 year 9 months)

    Major Drilling

    Omai Gold Mines, On-site

    Drill Operator

    Exploration Drilling.

  3. FromMar 2007ToApr 2013

    (6 years 2 months)

    U308 Corp

    Mazaruni, Guyana, Remote

    Drill Operator

    Exploration Drilling for Uranium. Skills: Uranium

  4. FromMay 2013ToMar 2014

    (11 months)

    West Bank Demerara Gold

    Cuyuni, Guyana, Remote

    Drill Operator

    Exploration Drilling.

  5. FromJul 2015ToDec 2015

    (6 months)

    ExploService Guyana Inc.

    Troy Resources, Karouni Project, Remote

    Drill Operator

    Production Drilling.

  6. FromFeb 2018ToMay 2018

    (4 months)

    Guyana Goldfields Inc.

    Aurora, Guyana

    Drilling and Blasting Supervisor

    Production Drilling and Blasting.

  7. FromDec 2015ToFeb 2018

    (2 years 3 months)

    Guyana Goldfields Inc.

    Aurora, Guyana

    Drill Operator

    Production Drilling.

  8. FromMay 2018ToAug 2018

    (4 months)

    Dynamitage Castonguay / Castonguay Blasting

    Guyana Goldfields, Remote

    Drill Operator

    Production Drilling.

  9. FromAug 2018ToOct 2019

    (1 year 3 months)

    First Quantum Minerals

    Mauritanian Copper Mines (MCM), On-site

    Drill Trainer

    Exploration Drilling.

  10. FromOct 2019ToOct 2020

    (1 year 1 month)

    Orbit Garant Drilling Inc (OBGRF)

    Guyana Goldfields, Remote

    Drill Operator

    Exploration Drilling.

  11. FromOct 2020ToDec 2025

    (5 years 2 months)

    Munck Gruppen a/s

    Greenland, On-site

    Drill Operator

    Construction of New Airports in Greenland (Nuuk and Ilulissat). Skills: Drilling · Mineral Exploration

Education & Certifications

Guyana Fire Service (Fire Safety Seminar) Certificate
Guyana Fire Service (Fire Safety Seminar) Certificate
Omai Certificate of Competency
Omai Certificate of Competency
Praxcim (16 Hour Training Certification)
Praxcim (16 Hour Training Certification)
Certificate of Completion (MD5075 Hydraulic Track Drills)
Certificate of Completion (MD5075 Hydraulic Track Drills)
Certificate of Completion and Recognition (D45KS Sandvik Rotary Drills)
Certificate of Completion and Recognition (D45KS Sandvik Rotary Drills)
Certificate of Completion and Recognition (MD5075 Hydraulic Track Drills)
Certificate of Completion and Recognition (MD5075 Hydraulic Track Drills)

Skills

Production and exploration experience, with practical knowledge of drilling equipment.

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In the field

Proficiency

Worked in the following fields.

  • Mineral Exploration
  • Production Drilling
  • Exploration Drilling
  • Uranium Drilling
  • Blasting
  • Trainer

At the controls

Machinery experience

Knowledgeable operator of the following machinery.

  • Driltech C40K
  • Ingersoll-Rand DML & DM45
  • Caterpillar MD5075
  • Furukawa HCR 1200 ED11
  • Sandvik D45KS Drills
  • Epiroc T40

Recommendations

Omai Gold Mines Limited (Mining with the Environment in Mind). Letter of Recommendation
Omai Gold Mines Limited (Mining with the Environment in Mind). Letter of Recommendation
Prometheus Resources (Guyana) Inc. Letter of Recommendation
Prometheus Resources (Guyana) Inc. Letter of Recommendation
AGM INC. Letter of Recommendation
AGM INC. Letter of Recommendation
Curtis Sullivan, Munck Service Letter
Curtis Sullivan, Munck Service Letter
Recommendation from Thomas Branch, Senior Geology Specialist with Endeavour Mining
Recommendation from Thomas Branch, Senior Geology Specialist with Endeavour Mining
Curtis Sullivan, Munck Civil Engineering Recommendation
Curtis Sullivan, Munck Civil Engineering Recommendation

Work Enquiries: Common Questions

Is Curtis Sullivan available for contract work or permanent employment?

Both. I welcome enquiries about contract drilling work and permanent employment. 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 documented work history includes mining and exploration projects in Guyana, a Drill Trainer role in Mauritania and airport construction in Nuuk and Ilulissat, Greenland. A past project location does not confirm availability for a new assignment there. Please contact me to discuss your location and requirements.

Where can I find the CV, certificates and recommendations?

The CV is available through the Download CV link. Training certificates and recommendation letters can be viewed in the galleries on this page. 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.

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