Andrew Brackenrig
Portland
Summary
Versatile and accomplished Plant Operator with a robust background in both operational and mechanical roles, notably at Henry Plant and Equipment Hire. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in safety and training, alongside a trade qualification in Plant and Heavy Vehicle Mechanics. Skilled in rapid adaptation and proficient in a comprehensive range of heavy machinery, underscoring a commitment to efficiency and high-quality outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Plant Operator
Henry Plant and Equipment Hire
2016.06 - Current
- 5 years Coal stockpile supervisor MT piper. Dam cleaning and building, timber clearing , road building , truck driving, general earth works and mine site rehabilitation 10 months Charbon.
- Operator training at MT piper for new employees.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures and conducting daily pre start inspections.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Operate all equipment such as Bulldozers, front-end loaders, excavators, dump trucks, graders back hoes , water carts and road trucks.
Road Train / Plant Operator
Goldfields Truck Power
2015.11 - 2016.05
- Operate triple and quad side tippers on a self load and haul gold mine haulage contract.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance. Work in the workshop as required.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Operate D8 dozer mining and stockpiling high grade road base for main roads WA contract.
Experienced All Rounder
Lamancha Resources Gold Mine
2015.05 - 2015.11
- Production digger operator 2600 Hitachi , PC 1250, Graders 16H , 16 M, 777 dump trucks , IT loader , D10 T dozer and Water cart.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Perform in all mine areas , loading hauling stockpiling drill and blast pad preparation in hard rock gold mining operation.
All Rounder Operator.
Alliance Contracting
2014.10 - 2015.05
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Production digger operator PC1250, Dozers D9T , Komatsu 375 , Rom crusher feeding WA 600 Loader , Grader and Water cart , 785 rigid dump trucks and artic 40 ton trucks performing a cut back on an old open pit gold mine.
All Round Plant Operator
Mining People International
2014.04 - 2014.10
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Operating 70 ton and 30 ton diggers , D9 dozer , grader , and 988 loader on a tails dam construction contract.
Experienced All Rounder
Norton Goldfields
2012.04 - 2014.04
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Production excavator PC 1250 , Hitachi 1200 , and 12 months on a Hitachi 3600 production role.
- Cat 777 - 789 dump trucks , 16M 16H Cat graders , Cat D10t / D10N dozers , Loaders and IT loader.
- New mine my role covered all areas from initial earth works , timber and soil clearing, building roads , drainage dam construction , drill and blast pad preparation , maintaining pit floor levels with dozers and whilst operating 3600 Excavator.
Operations Manager /supervisor/operator/ Mechanic
Gould Transport / IES Resources.
2005.04 - 2012.08
- Operations Manager , staff management, Rostering of all areas from haulage operations to maintenance crews ancillary labour hire , training and assessment , conflict resolution , vehicle maintenance scheduling.
- Driver management , maintaining drivers code WA , Concessional loading with WA main roads , Liaising with mine site haulage contract personal , Pricing of potential contracts.
- Leading Hand Operator , Drive quad trailer side tippers , conduct ROM loader crushing and loading operations , training of new employees , load and deliver fuel to customer sites , and operate all ancillary equipment as required , graders , excavators , rollers ,dozers and loaders.
- Heavy Diesel Mechanic , on call break down repairs , remote area servicing and maintenance of contract road trains and equipment , ordering of all parts and maintenance scheduling.
Mechanic / Operator
Brackenrig Haulage and Earthmoving
1991.01 - 2005.04
- Completed apprenticeship Plant Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic. Perform all rebuilds , welding repairs , field service on an open cut mining fleet , maintain coal crushers and conveyors , and maintain fleet of road trucks.
- All Round Operator , Working in open cut coal mines , operating 992 loaders , D9/D10 dozers , excavators , dump trucks , water cart , Rom loader coal crushing operations , Driving road trucks all over NSW bulk tipper work.
Education
Trade Certificate - Trade Plant And Trade Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
TAFE NSW
Wetherill Park, NSW12.1997
School Certificate
Portland Central School
Portland, NSW12.1990
Skills
- Experienced all round plant operator.
- MC licence.
- Certificate 3 in Surface Extraction Operations.
- Current CS order 43 medical.
- Trade qualified Plant and Heavy vehicle mechanic.
Additional Information
Referees:
David McKee
Fuel Supply Coordinator , Energy Australia MT Piper.
Written reference and contact details attached .
Greg Mundey
Project Manager Rehabilitation.
Centennial Coal Charbon.
0427 791 194 .
Timeline
Experienced Plant Operator
Henry Plant and Equipment Hire
2016.06 - Current
Road Train / Plant Operator
Goldfields Truck Power
2015.11 - 2016.05
Experienced All Rounder
Lamancha Resources Gold Mine
2015.05 - 2015.11
All Rounder Operator.
Alliance Contracting
2014.10 - 2015.05
All Round Plant Operator
Mining People International
2014.04 - 2014.10
Experienced All Rounder
Norton Goldfields
2012.04 - 2014.04
Operations Manager /supervisor/operator/ Mechanic
Gould Transport / IES Resources.
2005.04 - 2012.08
Mechanic / Operator
Brackenrig Haulage and Earthmoving
1991.01 - 2005.04
Trade Certificate - Trade Plant And Trade Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
TAFE NSW
School Certificate
Portland Central School
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