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Work History
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Certification
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Benjamin Hall

Burpengary,Queensland

Summary

Highly Competent Performer ̴ Goal Orientated ̴ Hard Working ̴ Attention to Detail objective With over 20 years experience as a Leading Hand/ Mobile Plant Operator.

I would love the opportunity to continue employment in the Mining and Construction Industry. Recently employed as a Leading Hand/ Mobile Plant Operator, in Western Australia, Victoria and Queensland. I seek to further utilize my specialised skills in the civil construction and mining industry.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator

Ellis Consolidated
Narangba, QUEENSLAND
02.2024 - Current

Operating Wirtgen 240 Road stabilisers, Mixing in Lime-Cement-Fly ash blends, Foam Bitumen which entails hooking up to water carts and bitumen semi tankers, Struemaster spreader trucks and Wirtgen Profilers.

Machine Operator

Exact Contracting
, Northern Territory
01.2024 - 02.2024

Working on the Tanami Highway doing FIFO work Operating D9-D11 dozers, bulk works levelling out scraper pads, pushing scrapers, ripping rock.

Operating Moxy Watercarts

Stabilising Supervisor/Operator

AWC
Austins Ferry, Tasmania
07.2015 - 06.2023
  • Supervising lime/cement road stabilizing
  • Operating streumaster spreader truck
  • Operating RM300 and RM500 CAT Reclaimers
  • Operating grader
  • Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
  • Complied with environmental regulations when using, dispensing of, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
  • Organises/orders of own lime/cement product

All Rounder Plant Operator

Leighton Contractors, Gorgon LNG Project
Barrow Island, WA
10.2012 - 05.2015

Leighton Contractors is currently delivering in excess of $3 billion worth of contracts for the Gorgon Project after securing the Gorgon LNG Civil and Underground works contract and Gorgon LNG Jetty and Marine Structure contract

  • The civil and undergrounds works scope for the delivery of three LNG trains includes 775,000 m of earthworks, 145, 000 m of in-situ and 75,000 m of precast concrete and underground services including draining, 46 kms of piping and 2,500kms of electrical and instrumentation cabling
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Operating 950H, 966H, 980H Front End Loaders to load out unsuitable materials and stock pile
  • Operating all size Rollers (smooth drum and pad foot) compacting earthworks
  • Operating Bobcats doing final trim work, tidying up and bulk earthworks
  • Strict adherence to company OH&S policies and regulation
  • Key Achievements:
  • Adapted to Western Australia’s harsh weather conditions
  • Identified and reported unsafe work practices to my supervisor
  • Successfully performed my work in a safe and confident manner
  • Demonstrated a positive and dependable attitude to my employer

Leading Hand/mobile Plant Operator

Thiess Degremont/Victorian Desal Plant
, Victoria
03.2010 - 07.2012
  • Thiess’ whole-of-life approach and future-focused design on the Victorian Desalination Project will help ensure a drought-proof water supply to Melbourne and Geelong for 100 years the largest desalination plant in Australia and the largest seawater reverse osmosis plant in operation globally
  • The scope included two undersea tunnels, 84 kilometres of treated water pipeline, 87 kilometres of 220kV underground connection (a world record), 29 buildings, 55,000 membranes and 72 Dual Media Filtration Pumps
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Allocating jobs to 20-30 staff on site
  • Reporting to Superintendent on a daily basis
  • Submitting all required paperwork
  • Collecting and signing off on timesheets
  • Operating Front End Loaders, Possi Track and Bobcat Loaders
  • Operating Dump Trucks 30, 40 and 50 ton
  • Strict adherence to company OH&S policies and regulation
  • Key Achievements:
  • Identified and reported unsafe work practices to my supervisor
  • Successfully performed my work in a safe and confident manner
  • Demonstrated a positive and dependable attitude to my employer

Leading Hand/machine Operator

Leighton/Abbi Group Joint
Venture, QLD
11.2007 - 03.2010
  • A Joint Venture between Leighton Contractors and Abigroup Contractor upgrading one of Queensland’s most critical transport corridors
  • Duplication of the 1.6km six-lane balanced cantilever Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) with the addition of: Pedestrian and cycle way with viewing platforms, New Park under the southern approach, Refurbishment of the existing bridge
  • New 7km motorway north of the Brisbane River; Upgrade to 20km of the Gateway Motorway south of the Brisbane River between Lytton Road and Miles Platting Road
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Allocating jobs to 20-30 staff on site
  • Reporting to Superintendent on a daily basis
  • Submitting all required paperwork
  • Consulting with sub-contractors
  • Organising various permits to excavate site
  • Ordering materials required for the job
  • Operating Front End Loaders
  • Operating Rollers and 825 Compactor
  • Collecting and signing off on timesheets
  • Strict adherence to company OH&S policies and regulation
  • Key Achievements:
  • Identified and reported unsafe work practices to my supervisor
  • Successfully performed my work in a safe and confident manner
  • Demonstrated a positive and dependable attitude to my employer referees (Details below).

Skills

Personal Attributes:

Good communication skills – communicates effectively to management and co-workers Exceptional industry knowledge – understanding of mining/civil industry standards and culture Commitment to demonstrated safe work practices

Demonstrates safe OH&S practices and Effective forward planning ability

Practical approach to problem solving, Proven mobile plant operating skills – demonstrates a sound knowledge of mining and operations

Confident Leadership skills – capable of mentoring, training and leading new starters in the industry Shows appreciation for contributions and initiative – whilst striving to meet personal goals and objectives

Displays a calm and even temperament – despite high pressure situations

Attention to detail – as a result of pride in work, training, and a professional approach to work ethics tickets/certificates/qualifications

Certification

  • National HR Truck Licence
  • Nationally Accredited Dozer Ticket
  • Nationally Accredited Haul Truck Ticket
  • Nationally Accredited Loader Ticket
  • Nationally Accredited Skid Steer Ticket
  • Confined space Ticket
  • WA white card
  • QLD Blue Card
  • Certificate III in Civil Construction

Referees

  • Nick Phillips - Supervisor at Leighton WA - 0459 250 514
  • Dave Gawith – Superintendent at Thiess/Leighton – 0457 838 902
  • Simon Pigden - Supervisor at AWC - 0438 653 739
  • Elliott Booth - CEO at AWC - 0417 338 581
  • Grant Wardlaw - Plant manager at AWC - 0438 518 142

Timeline

Machine Operator

Ellis Consolidated
02.2024 - Current

Machine Operator

Exact Contracting
01.2024 - 02.2024

Stabilising Supervisor/Operator

AWC
07.2015 - 06.2023

All Rounder Plant Operator

Leighton Contractors, Gorgon LNG Project
10.2012 - 05.2015

Leading Hand/mobile Plant Operator

Thiess Degremont/Victorian Desal Plant
03.2010 - 07.2012

Leading Hand/machine Operator

Leighton/Abbi Group Joint
11.2007 - 03.2010
Benjamin Hall