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Alex Edin
Biloela,Australia
Summary
Safety-focused and highly disciplined operator with extensive experience in safety-critical, high-risk environments. Served 13 years in the United Kingdom Armed Forces with 59 Independent Commando Squadron, Royal Engineers, including multiple operational deployments and extensive off-road and heavy vehicle operation. Although new to coal mining operations, I bring strong transferable skills in equipment operation, fatigue management, procedural compliance, hazard identification, and teamwork. Holder of a current Standard 11 and open driver licence, motivated to build a long-term career at Callide Mine, Biloela.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Protective Services Coordinator
Queensland Health
01.2018 - Current
- Coordinate and supervise protective services operations within hospital environments
- Manage incidents calmly and effectively in high-stress, high-risk situations
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and safety requirements
- Communicate effectively with clinical staff, management, and emergency services
- Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and sound judgement
Electrician (Qualified Tradesperson)
CSK Electrical Ltd
2010 - 01.2018
- Completed full electrical trade qualification
- Strong understanding of isolations, lock-out/tag-out, and safety systems
- Fault finding, diagnostics, and system troubleshooting
- Experience working independently and within structured teams
Vehicle Operator / Specialist Roles
United Kingdom Armed Forces
1997 - 2010
- Served with 59 Independent Commando Squadron, Royal Engineers, supporting Commando operations in austere and high-risk environments
- Operated a wide range of military vehicles across off-road, uneven, and hazardous terrain
- Conducted vehicle and heavy plant operations in extreme weather, low visibility, and high-pressure conditions
- Operated specialist engineering and heavy plant vehicles as part of Royal Engineers tasking
- Completed daily pre-start inspections, basic maintenance, and defect reporting
- Worked extended hours under fatigue-managed conditions while maintaining strict safety standards
- Followed detailed operational procedures, permits, and chain-of-command requirements
- Entrusted with high-value equipment and mission-critical tasks during operational deployments
- Highly Transferable to Coal Mining Operations:
- Hazard identification and risk control
- Procedural compliance and operational discipline
- Equipment care and mechanical sympathy
- Clear communication in dynamic, high-risk settings
- Operated various military vehicles in diverse environments, ensuring mission readiness and compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new personnel on vehicle operation and safety procedures, enhancing team skill levels.
- Coordinated logistics for vehicle deployment, optimizing resource allocation during field operations.
- Led vehicle recovery operations under challenging conditions, demonstrating effective decision-making and leadership skills.
- Developed standard operating procedures for vehicle handling, increasing safety compliance among operators.
Education
No Degree - Military Engineering
3 RSME
02-1998
High School Diploma -
Howard of Effingham
01-1996
Skills
- Off-road & rough-terrain vehicle operation
- Heavy vehicle & plant operation (military engineering)
- Safety leadership & hazard awareness
- Fatigue management & extended shift work
- Pre-start inspections & defect reporting
- SOP, permit & compliance-driven operations
- Radio communications & team coordination
- Mechanical sympathy & asset care
- Strong situational awareness in dynamic environments
- Multitasking and organization
- Risk management
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Open Australian Driver Licence (including motorcycle)
- Standard 11 – Generic Coal Mine Induction (Current)
- Willing to complete all site-specific competencies
Interests
Timeline
Protective Services Coordinator
Queensland Health
01.2018 - Current
Electrician (Qualified Tradesperson)
CSK Electrical Ltd
2010 - 01.2018
Vehicle Operator / Specialist Roles
United Kingdom Armed Forces
1997 - 2010
No Degree - Military Engineering
3 RSME
High School Diploma -
Howard of Effingham
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Strong safety-first mindset developed across military, trade, and healthcare sectors
- Experienced working under permit-based and controlled systems
- Comfortable with drug & alcohol testing, site rules, and compliance requirements
- Proven willingness to stop work and escalate hazards when required
Availability
- Standard 11 completed – site ready
- Open to entry-level production roles (Dump Truck, Water Cart, Moxy)
- Comfortable with 12-hour rotating rosters
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to long-term employment