Aaron Daley
Southport,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Mining Production Excavator Operator with extensive experience in safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery in mining environments. Skilled in executing excavation tasks to meet production targets while prioritizing safety and adherence to operational protocols. Proficient in collaborating with team members and supervisors to achieve operational excellence and contribute to the success of mining projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Excavator Operator.
Thiess, BMA Peak Downs Coal Mine.
Moranbah, QLD
09.2023 - Current
- Operate Heavy Machinery Hitachi EX5600-7Excavator Cat D10T2 Cat D11T Dozers in a safe and efficient manner on an open cut coal mine.
- Experienced and safety-conscious Production Excavator Operator with a proven track record in operating heavy machinery within Australian mines. Proficient in executing excavation tasks efficiently while adhering to strict safety protocols and maintaining high productivity standards. Adept at working collaboratively in a team environment to achieve production targets and contribute to the overall success of mining operations.
- Operate and control excavators to perform various excavation tasks, including digging, loading, and transporting materials within the mine site.
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure functionality and safety compliance.
- Execute excavation activities according to work orders, production schedules, and mining plans.
- Monitor equipment performance and promptly report any issues or malfunctions to maintenance personnel.
- Comply with all relevant safety regulations, procedures, and guidelines to mitigate risks and hazards.
- Collaborate with mining engineers, supervisors, and other team members to optimize production efficiency and meet project goals.
- Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and incident investigations to promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement.
Production Excavator Operator
Stokes Mining, MiddleMount Coal Mine.
Middlemount QLD
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Operate Heavy Machinery Liebherr 9400, 996 Excavators in a safe and efficient manner on an open cut coal mine
- Excavate and move dirt, rock and other materials
- Dig and load over burden
- Meet and exceed production targets
- Adhere safety regulations and inspect work areas for any hazards
- Conduct prestart checks and cleaning of equipment and machinery
- Loading dump trucks and maintaining dig rate
- Operate D9, D10, D11 dozer in a safe and efficient manner on an open cut coal mine
- Maintain dig floor and conduct floor clean ups
- Prepare drill floor.
- Collaborated with other heavy equipment operators to coordinate movements and optimize work zone safety.
Production Excavator Operator
Hampton Mining And Civil
Kalgoorlie, WA
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Operate Heavy Machinery Komatsu PC1250 Komatsu PC2000 Cat 6015B Excavators in a safe and efficient manner on an open cut gold mine
- Operate Excavator Equipment: Safely and efficiently operate excavators to dig, load, and transport hard rock ore from working faces to designated areas for processing.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues. Conduct pre-operational checks and inspections of equipment and report any issues.
- Equipment Maintenance: Monitor excavator performance and report any mechanical issues or abnormalities to maintenance personnel. Assist with routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Stockpile Management: Collaborate with the mining team to manage ore stockpiles, ensuring proper segregation and storage of ore grades for efficient processing downstream.
- Productivity Optimization: Work with mining engineers and supervisors to optimize excavation operations and meet production targets. Adjust excavation techniques and workflows to improve efficiency.
- Environmental Compliance: Minimize environmental impacts associated with excavation activities by implementing erosion control measures and adhering to environmental regulations.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the mining team, including truck drivers, geologists, and supervisors, to coordinate excavation activities and share information.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in training programs, safety meetings, and operational reviews to identify opportunities for process improvement and skill development.
Leading Hand
John Holland
Sydney, NSW
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Understanding and monitoring of OHS and environmental requirements
- Arrangement of plant, labour and material resources
- Direction and monitoring of, subcontractors, supplier and plant hire
- Daily monitoring of site activity; maintain daily record of site activities
- Maintain compliance with construction program
- Ensure the site supervisor's quality expectations are being met consistently
- Supervision of crews, plant machinery and subcontractors on site.
Final Trim Excavator Operator
Super-Boom, CPB Contactors / West Connex M4 East
Sydney, NSW
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Working in a high-risk environment completing detailed excavation work and tasks such as; boxing out to sub grade, bulk earth works, loading out material to truck and dogs with loadrite scales to manage safe workloads, cutting batters, digging trenches, completing pre starts and machine start safety checks before commencing work, working in and around people and plant maintaining a high level of safety at all times.
Production Excavator Operator
Yatcon Civil / Holcim Quarry Australia
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Working in a production environment within a team to set a high standard level of operation and to complete set tasks
- Key tasks in this role include; pre start safety checks, bulk excavation, stripping of overburden, loading hard rock material into dump trucks, loading material into crushers for processing
- Complaining with WHS at all times.
Truck Operator / Jumbo Offsider/ Service Crew
Eastern Mechanical Services (EMS Group)
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Experience gained in hauling ore from stokes to crusher and waste from headings stockpiles to waste tip hole
- Work cooperatively and productively within changing team environments and independently; as required
- Maintain absolute compliance with WHS, including timely and accurate completion of all documentation and workplace safety checks
- Work 7 on/7 off rostered shifts, incorporating 12 hour days.
Underground Plant Operator
Central Systems
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Safely operated excavators, loaders, trucks and haul trucks underground; working cooperatively and productively within changing team environments
- Maintained compliance with WHS; ensuring the timely and accurate completion of documentation and safety checks
- Employment was based on 12 hour rostered shifts; working 14 on /7 off and incorporating both day and night shifts.
Skills
- Versatile and mine prepared applicant with Standard 11 Induction, mine site experience and competencies in haul truck driving and excavator operation Well-defined work ethic and values; ensuring outcomes are achieved accurately and efficiently Mechanically minded individual with experience in construction / civil work environments Demonstrated ability in meeting high work standards and productivity targets continuously High level Risk Awareness; working safely in all environments through abidance with risk practices and principles Broad understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS); maintaining worksite compliance at all times Highly productive; planning and prioritising tasks to ensure efficiency and accuracy in work produced Well-developed understanding of the challenges encountered in working remotely; yet remaining committed to seeing a job through to completion Experienced in and committed to working FIFO or DIDO rosters, offering flexibility and availability at short notice
- Following detailed instructions and specifications / complying with site work processes and procedures
- Conducting bulk water truck and haul truck operations and operating all machinery safely
- Implementing Risk Management practices and abiding by strict WHS requirements
- Understanding and applying mechanical concepts / troubleshooting issues
- Communicating ideas and information / Working with others and in teams
- Operating machinery safely and competently to achieve maximum output
- Flexible approach to work and changing circumstances, with a willingness to complete other duties, as required
- Physically and mentally fit and able to pass required medical and drug and alcohol testing
- Confident in applying initial response First Aid and responding effectively to emergencies and incidents
- Excavator operation
Certification
- RIIMPO311A: Conduct Haul Truck Operations
- RIIERR302A: Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents
- RIIRIS201B: Conduct Local Risk Control
- BSBSUS201A: Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
- RIIVEH201B: Operate Light Vehicle
- R1120209: Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
- RIIMPO206A: Conduct Bulk Water Truck Operations
- RIIERR203A: Escape from Hazardous Situations Unaided
- RIIMPO323A: Dozer Operations
- RIIMP0304A: Wheel Operations
- RIIMP0317: Conduct Roller Operations
- RIIMP0318: Conduct Skid Steer Loader Operations
- BSBSUS201A: Participate In Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
- Rail Industry Worker
- RIIWHS204: Work Safely at Heights
- PUASAR022: Participate in Rescue Operation
- PUASAR032: Undertake Vertical Rescue
- HLTAID: Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitator (CPR)
- HLTAID: Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID: Provide First Aid
- Standard 11 Statement of Attainment
Licensing And Clearances
- QLD Coal Board Medical - Clearance Obtained January 2023
- NSW Police National Police Check - Clearance Obtained
- NSW Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence - Heavy Rigid (HR) and Class C
- Trade Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Machinery And Equipment
- Komatsu Excavator PC450 PC600 PC800 PC1250 PC2000
- Hitachi Excavator ZX350 ZX890-6 EX1200-6 EX1900-6 EX5600-7
- Liebherr 9400, 996
- Cat Excavator 330D 336D 385C 6015B
- Cat Dump Trucks 773 777
- Cat Moxy 730
- Komatsu Moxy HM300
- Cat Dump Truck AE45
- Cat Dozer D9 D10T D10T2 D11T
- BobCat Pozi Track T770
- Cat Grader 14M
References
- Manny Shahmirzayan, Foreman, John Holland, Sydney, 0459 548 749
- Danny Gardner, Foreman, John Holland, Sydney, 0407 292 014
- Rita Delahunt, Business Owner, SuperBoom, 0405 366 736
Timeline
Production Excavator Operator.
Thiess, BMA Peak Downs Coal Mine.
09.2023 - Current
Production Excavator Operator
Stokes Mining, MiddleMount Coal Mine.
09.2022 - 09.2023
Production Excavator Operator
Hampton Mining And Civil
06.2021 - 09.2022
Leading Hand
John Holland
03.2019 - 06.2021
Final Trim Excavator Operator
Super-Boom, CPB Contactors / West Connex M4 East
02.2017 - 03.2019
Production Excavator Operator
Yatcon Civil / Holcim Quarry Australia
06.2016 - 02.2017
Truck Operator / Jumbo Offsider/ Service Crew
Eastern Mechanical Services (EMS Group)
03.2015 - 06.2016
Underground Plant Operator
Central Systems
08.2013 - 12.2014
- RIIMPO311A: Conduct Haul Truck Operations
- RIIERR302A: Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents
- RIIRIS201B: Conduct Local Risk Control
- BSBSUS201A: Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
- RIIVEH201B: Operate Light Vehicle
- R1120209: Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
- RIIMPO206A: Conduct Bulk Water Truck Operations
- RIIERR203A: Escape from Hazardous Situations Unaided
- RIIMPO323A: Dozer Operations
- RIIMP0304A: Wheel Operations
- RIIMP0317: Conduct Roller Operations
- RIIMP0318: Conduct Skid Steer Loader Operations
- BSBSUS201A: Participate In Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
- Rail Industry Worker
- RIIWHS204: Work Safely at Heights
- PUASAR022: Participate in Rescue Operation
- PUASAR032: Undertake Vertical Rescue
- HLTAID: Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitator (CPR)
- HLTAID: Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID: Provide First Aid
- Standard 11 Statement of Attainment