Key Personnel

Steve Rule – Managing Director

Steve has some 20 years experience working in the drilling industry and major underground Mine Stabilisation Schemes. Trained as an Engineering Geologist and Mining Engineer in Colorado (1985-89), employed as a Resident Geotechnical Engineer with Arup (1990-94) on numerous Limestone Mine Infilling Contracts in the West Midlands. Engineer with M&J Drilling from 1994-1999. Consulting Geotechnical Engineer from 1999 to 2006, returned to M&J Drilling in 2007.

Steve Brown – Plant Director

Steve has been an integral part of the team at M&J Drilling since its formation in 1982. Employed as Plant Manager from 1982 to 2003, and Plant Director since 2003. Responsible for Major Plant Procurement, Specialist Fabrication, Plant and Transport logistics, Building development and maintenance, Plant Safety, Development of ancillary plant for drilling and grouting operations.

Pat Murray – Contract Manager

Pat has almost 30 years experience working on Civil Engineering, Drilling and Mine Stabilisation Projects. NEBOSH Qualified Health & Safety Manager (2005). Overall responsibility for the day to day management of all our drilling sites.

Steve Stanley – Plant Manager

Steve Stanley has been with M&J Drilling since 1993. He is an extremely experienced plant and hydraulic systems engineer. Since 2003 he has been our Plant Manager, responsible for all aspects of plant management and maintenance. He heads up our team of experienced plant fitters.

Dave Weaver – Estimator and Senior Engineer

Dave Weaver has been with M&J Drilling since 1987 and worked in the Civil Engineering and drilling industry for over 30 years. He has been involved in numerous mine stabilisation projects throughout the United Kingdom and is responsible for estimating and tendering.

Scott Johnson – Project Engineer

Scott has been with M&J Drilling since 2002, he is a qualified Land Surveyor, FGS, MIMMM and IEng. Scott formerly worked with Arup (1988-2002) in the Civils and Geotechnics Departments, involved with a number of Major Civil Engineering Schemes. He is responsible for the Engineering Supervision of Drilling Works.

Dave Turner – Senior Engineer

David has been with M&J Drilling since 2002, he has a BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering and an MSc in Environmental Engineering. He is responsible for the Engineering Supervision of Drilling Works.

Isabel Mason – Office Manager

Isabel has been with M&J Drilling since 1987, initially employed as our Secretary, Receptionist and Accounts Clerk, she has been the Office Manager now for a number of years and is responsible for general office administration.