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
Marital Status/Nationality: Married / Irish
Date ofBirth: 7th
October 1974
Personal Profile: I have nine years’ experience as mining engineer in a very challenging mine. I
worked at Lisheen mine during an exceptionally challenging period during the ramp up to 1.6 million
tonnes per annum and the ramp down to 1.2 million tonnes per annum. During that time I gained
experience in mine ventilation, drill and blast, mine planning, management of technical personnel and
the strategic running of a department and business overall. Obtained a Master of Business degree from
UCC in May 2014. 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.
Professional Memberships: Member of Engineers Ireland.
Key Skills / Experience and Achievements:
 Consistently ensured Lisheen reached and surpassed budgets and targets
 Mine planning both short and long term
 Daily, weekly and monthly reporting of mine performance
 Short & long term decision making in the best interest of the business
 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 and mine design software,Vulcan
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 People management - recruiting, training and motivating technical personnel
 Continuously promotes health & safety on site and ensure compliance across the board
 Advanced first aid
 Coaching employees for career planning after mine closure
Professional Qualifications:
 Master of Business Degree from UCC: Post Grad, March 2012 - May 2014.
 Bachelor of Mining Engineering: Camborne School of Mines - 1997 to 1999.
 Diploma in Mineral Engineering: Athlone Institute of Technology – 1993 to 1996

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Employment Record
Senior Engineer,
The Lisheen Mine, Vedanta Resources, Ireland (April 2011 – November 2015, (enhanced
responsibilities in 2013)
The Lisheen mine is an underground Zinc operation located in the County Tipperary in the Republic
of Ireland. The mine currently produces 1.2Mt of ore per year at an average grade of 9%. The mining
methods used at the mine are up hole stoping; drift and fill; room & pillar mining and cut & fill.
Responsible for the planning, drill & blast and ventilation engineers and also the survey department,
managing 15 people overall.
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
 Assist the Mine Manager prepare and present operating budgets for the Mining Department
 Train, develop and motivate the technical team
 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 Mines & Quarries Act, 1965
 Coach and mentor junior engineers
 Ensure our 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
 Specified stope back fill requirements
 Undertook and supervised miscellaneous projects as required
 Chaired the monthly three month rolling forecast meeting

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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
 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

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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)