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BEVAN BUCKLAND

BEVAN BUCKLAND

1/70 Waldron Boulevard, Greenfields,WA

Summary

Lateral thinking, outcomes based problem solver with the ability to lead a group, work independently and/or work within a team to achieve the best possible outcome. Impeccable standards of housekeeping with a high focus on safety and prevention. A willingness to take on new responsibilities and to learn new skills. Ability to work long periods safely and productively unsupervised, in remote areas, day and night shift. Advanced knowledge of conveying systems and the capacity to relate and work well with others regardless of different gender or background.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Mobile Equipment Operator

JRM
Dwellingup, Western Australia
05.2023 - Current
  • Operation of Komatsu 785 haul trucks
  • Operation of CAT 950, 980, 982, 992 wheel loaders.
  • Loaded trucks with construction materials for road sheeting and for stockpiling gravel sub and top soil
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
  • Mentored specific employees on areas in need of improvement.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
  • Worked ,Communicated and Cooperated with dig unit operators to maximise production in a safe timely manner

PLANT OPERATOR

LYNAS CORPORATION
01.2021 - Current
  • Operation on ROM and blended Ore stockpile situations
  • Maintaining feed with loader to Ball mill hopper
  • De-watering, thickener operation and monitoring
  • Flocculant dosing and monitoring
  • Sample monitoring
  • Filter operation
  • Isolation and permit officer
  • Assist with shutdown requirements
  • Komatsu WA 430 operation
  • Recorded operating data on daily work sheets from laboratory analysis and flow metering equipment.
  • Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
  • Follow metallurgists plan of stockpile blending recipe
  • Consignment paperwork for shipping containers for arrival and departure from site after loading
  • Citec program operation (control room)

Rio TInto

Rio Tinto
Panawonica Mesa-J, Western Australia
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Performed pre-start checks on the mobile plant machinery before commencing work.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
  • Monitored operations of mobile plant machinery to ensure that they are operating efficiently and safely.
  • Participated in weekly toolbox meetings to discuss safety protocols, operational processes and best practices.
  • Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
  • Operated CAT789 haul trucks to move ore to and from ROM stockpiles,, crushing plants and to hoppers for train load out.

WORKSHOP SERVICE TECHNICIAN

DRILLQUIP
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Loading & unloading of subsea, drilling, tooling and associated equipment
  • 16 tonne forklift operation
  • Overhead crane operation
  • Disassembly and assembly of rebuilt equipment required for shipment to offshore drilling platforms
  • Maintaining workshop tools and mobile equipment, daily pre-starts
  • Warehouse inventory

PROPERTY CARE SECTOR. TEAM LEADER/ SUPERVISOR

ACTIV FOUNDATION
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assist in building support systems for supported employees in relation to there Disability and needs
  • Assist in the skills development and training requirements for supported Employees
  • Conduct observations on supported employees within their work role and Highlight areas of improvement that may be needed
  • Lead/Supervise teams of individuals with intellectual disabilities in a public Environment doing landscaping and general property care maintenance duty’s
  • Liaise with customers on individual requirements required by property/business Owners
  • Undertake maintenance on all equipment used such as lawn mowers Line trimmers, chainsaws, ride on mowers, trailers etc
  • Traffic control / signage usage when working adjacent to roadways, footpaths, cycleways etc
  • Assist in job quotations
  • Kanga loader operation and coaching for employees
  • Correctly fill in job sheets for the day’s work noting hours, staff, locations worked, Including a risk analysis for each task

SENIOR BOTTLING TECHNICIAN

HOWARD PARK WINERY MARGARET RIVER
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Liaise with winery management and wine making staff on weekly bottling requirements and ensure all production targets were met with absolutely no disregard to stringent quality control practices
  • Perform weekly and monthly safety checks and document
  • Perform 40 / 100 / 200 / and 1000-hour services on bottling line machinery
  • Supervise a total of 5 casual staff ensuring quality control practices and correct safety procedures were followed at all times - Follow the correct SWI for discoloration when changing from red to white wines which involved the use of high concentrate Caustic and Acids
  • Conduct in-house safety audits
  • Communicate with warehouse staff on daily dry good requirements and ensure stock on hand was sufficient

SENIOR OPERATOR

BHP, OVERLAND BAUXITE CONVEYOR
05.2010 - 11.2016

- Area Safety Representative for shift

- Permit Isolation Officer

- Work on a 54km overland conveyor recording its running status and documenting any defects and where necessary authorize and communicate with Supervisors on shutting system down, isolating and repairing the problem

- Complete a detailed checklist daily on plant status, take ore samples for analysis and monitor ore grades to keep stockpiles in grade

- Locate, identify and raise notifications for unserviceable equipment throughout the plant

- Provide Hot Work Permits, Clearance to Work for Maintenance Crews, Confined Space Entry and perform equipment isolations for routine and unscheduled maintenance

- Operation of DCS systems

- Daily application of 1SAP system

- Assist maintenance with shutdown work

- Repair and replacement of worn conveyor running gear i.e. belt impact rollers, skirts, wear liners etc.

- Communicate with Control Room operators regarding conveyor and other plant running status

- Set-up ore stackers in stockpile area for new stockpiles

- High voltage switching of 440Volt and 3.3KVA equipment for isolation purposes

- Crane dogging of conveyor belt reels and other heavy equipment

- Operation of bobcats for housekeeping and general cleanup

- Confined space trained

BOILER ATTENDANT/WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR/MILL OPERATOR

CRISTAL GLOBAL
04.2005 - 05.2010

- Issue work permits

- Perform Lock/Tag/Try procedure on equipment to be worked on

- Study plant drawings to identify particular equipment to assist with lockouts and plant maintenance

- Perform plant shutdowns and startups, assist maintenance crew with shutdowns

- Perform daily safety checks and routine maintenance on boilers

- Practice safe working procedures and housekeeping

- Follow correct operating procedures

- Safety Representative for shift, liaising between Production and Management regarding safety issues

CHEMICAL PROCESS TECHNICIAN

DYNO INDUSTRIES WA PTY LTD
04.1998 - 01.2005
  • Daily forklift & bobcat operation to handle chemical acids, caustics and dry chemical powders
  • Accepting deliveries at Tank Farm, invoices and documenting bills of loading and outgoing loading manifests
  • Manufacturing of resins particle boards, MDF and flocculants
  • Operation of Formaldehyde Plant including startups and shutdowns
  • Transferring material to tanks and/or loading onto road trains
  • Plant maintenance, Assembly & disassembly during shutdowns and monitoring throughout
  • Control room operation using Citect system
  • Receival of Methanol shipments at Bunbury Landback Wharf including safe connecting/disconnecting, assisting with mooring, tank dips, documentation, nitrogen blanket over surface for storage.

MOBILE PLANT OPERATOR/MAINTAINER/TRUCK DRIVER

JOHN HOLLAND
08.1996 - 04.1998

- Truck driver and Front-end loader operation

- Assist gang workers with the removal and installation of both new rail and sleepers with the use of front-end loader

- Communicate with Train drivers of location of maintenance works

- Carry out preventative maintenance on equipment used

SAW BENCH SUPERVISOR/OPERATOR

WITTAKERS
10.1993 - 05.1996

Education

High School Diploma -

Kearnan College
Manjimup, WA

Skills

  • Machinery Operation (mobile and fixed)
  • CAT 924, 950, 980 Volvo F120L (bobcat skid steer loaders)
  • Komatsu WA430 Loader
  • Excellent Mechanical troubleshooting and upkeep
  • Welding/Oxy Cutting
  • Plasma Arc Cutting
  • HR Licence
  • Licence to Perform High Risk Work
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space
  • DG Dogging Ticket/Crane Chaser
  • Front End Loader Ticket – Class LL to NOHSC7019 Standards
  • Bobcat Ticket (Skid Steering up to 600kg Capacity)
  • Forklift Ticket
  • Vehicle Self Loading Crane/Hiab
  • Health & Safety Representative; Worksafe Competent – Certified; National Occupational Health & Safety
  • Cert II Process Plant Operations (PMA 20102)
  • Senior First Aid – St Johns Ambulance
  • Fire Safety Training; Breathing Apparatus (PMAOHS216A); IFAP –
  • Roadskills Australia - Defensive & Advanced Driver Training
  • Cert II in Transport & Distribution (Warehousing)
  • BL Intermediate Boiler Ticket/Boiler Operations
  • Ticketed chainsaw operation

References

Matthew Maquarie - 0439 519 199 - Supervisor - Lynas

Chad Muntz - 0400 300 074 - Workshop Supervisor - Drillquip

Michael Ahern - 0477 047 465 - Quality Control - Drillquip

Alan Stanbury - 0458 121 294 - Howard Park Winery - Bottling Manager

Troy Kendall - 0427 671 114 - Howard Park Winery - Production Manager

Skills

Machinery Operation (mobile and fixed)

CAT 924, 950, 980. Volvo F120L (bobcat skid steer loaders).

Komatsu WA430 Loader

Excellent Mechanical troubleshooting and upkeep

Welding/Oxy Cutting

Plasma Arc Cutting

Excellent written & communication skills

Experience with 1SAP and Citect systems

Timeline

Mobile Equipment Operator

JRM
05.2023 - Current

Rio TInto

Rio Tinto
02.2023 - 05.2023

PLANT OPERATOR

LYNAS CORPORATION
01.2021 - Current

WORKSHOP SERVICE TECHNICIAN

DRILLQUIP
03.2020 - 01.2021

PROPERTY CARE SECTOR. TEAM LEADER/ SUPERVISOR

ACTIV FOUNDATION
05.2019 - 03.2020

SENIOR BOTTLING TECHNICIAN

HOWARD PARK WINERY MARGARET RIVER
04.2017 - 03.2019

SENIOR OPERATOR

BHP, OVERLAND BAUXITE CONVEYOR
05.2010 - 11.2016

BOILER ATTENDANT/WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR/MILL OPERATOR

CRISTAL GLOBAL
04.2005 - 05.2010

CHEMICAL PROCESS TECHNICIAN

DYNO INDUSTRIES WA PTY LTD
04.1998 - 01.2005

MOBILE PLANT OPERATOR/MAINTAINER/TRUCK DRIVER

JOHN HOLLAND
08.1996 - 04.1998

SAW BENCH SUPERVISOR/OPERATOR

WITTAKERS
10.1993 - 05.1996

High School Diploma -

Kearnan College
BEVAN BUCKLAND