Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Right To Work
Relocation Availability
Attributes
Hobbies and Interests
References
Mobile Plant Machinery Competencies
Mining Qualifications And Licences
Timeline
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Aaron Miller

Summary

Mobile Plant Operator with 20+ years' experience operating heavy machinery in mining and forestry operations. Competent and safety-focused, with proven ability to operate rigid haul trucks, hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, and supporting equipment in open-pit mining environments. Strong teamwork, communication, pre starts, take fives and commitment to safe, efficient production.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Mobile Plant Operator

Consolidated minerals
Perth , WA
06.2026 - Current

Operated haul trucks safely and efficiently to transport iron ore material to production crusher and stockpiles

Mobile Plant Operator

Doug hood mining
Westport , Nz
01.2025 - 06.2026
  • Operate CAT 777 & 789 rigid haul truck for pit haulage and stockpile management
  • Operated excavators (EX1900, PC-1250) to support production and excavation tasks, ensuring timely project completion
  • Operated bulldozers (D8T, D9R) and rock breaker attachments at construction sites to facilitate land clearing and material processing.
  • Conducted pre-start safety checks and identified hazards to maintain safe working environment, communicated findings via radio
  • Maintained zero-harm safety performance; complied with HSE

Machine Operator

Tumeke Logging
Blenheim, NZ
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Operated heavy machinery under production pressure, swiftly responded to breakdowns to minimize downtime, ensured safe operations.
  • Operated logging machinery to ensure efficient timber cutting and processing.
  • Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and minor repairs.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate workflow and optimize production.

Foreman & Machine Operator

Endurance Groundbase Marlborough Ltd
Blenheim, NZ
06.2019 - 08.2024
  • Led crews and heavy-machinery operations for large-scale forest harvesting projects
  • Facilitated safety/toolbox meetings, supervised quality assurance, and trained new operators
  • Supervised daily operations on construction projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Coordinated schedules and resources for crew members to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on equipment usage and safety procedures in the field.

Machine Operator

Blacklaws Logging Ltd
Blenheim, NZ
04.2013 - 06.2019
  • Operated excavators, skidders, dozers, and log-processing machines to meet strict safety and production standards
  • Operated logging machinery to ensure efficient timber processing.
  • Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
  • Coordinated with team members to optimize workflow on job sites.

Skills

  • Haul Truck - CAT 777/789
  • Excavators - Hitachi EX1900
  • Excavators - Komatsu PC-1250
  • Excavators - Volvo EC-290
  • Excavators - Volvo EC-380
  • Bulldozers - CAT D8T
  • Bulldozers - CAT D9R
  • Rock breaker operations
  • Equipment inspection procedures
  • Hazard ID
  • Safe operations
  • Mine logistics

Right To Work

NZ Citizen - Eligible for Australia SCV 444 Visa on Arrival

Relocation Availability

Available to relocate to WA / FIFO immediately

Attributes

  • Physically fit
  • Non-smoker
  • Strong communicator
  • Comfortable with shift work/FIFO

Hobbies and Interests

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor recreation

References

Available on request

Mobile Plant Machinery Competencies

  • Haul Truck - CAT 777D (qualified)
  • Excavators - Hitachi EX1900, Komatsu PC-1250, Volvo EC-290 & EC-380 (documented training)
  • Bulldozers - CAT D8T and CAT D9R
  • Rock Breaker Attachment operations
  • Experience with mine-site logistics, pre-start checks, hazard ID, and safe operations under SOPs

Mining Qualifications And Licences

  • RIIMPO338E - Conduct Rigid Haul Truck Operations
  • RIIMPO301E - Conduct Hydraulic Excavator Operations
  • RIIMPO308E - Conduct Track Dozer Operations
  • Full NZ Driver Licence (convertible to Australian licence)

Timeline

Mobile Plant Operator

Consolidated minerals
06.2026 - Current

Mobile Plant Operator

Doug hood mining
01.2025 - 06.2026

Machine Operator

Tumeke Logging
08.2024 - 01.2025

Foreman & Machine Operator

Endurance Groundbase Marlborough Ltd
06.2019 - 08.2024

Machine Operator

Blacklaws Logging Ltd
04.2013 - 06.2019
Aaron Miller