Brendan Braam

Work History

Coal Mining Supervisor

BMA Saraji Mine

01.2023 - Current

Overseeing and coordinating daily activities for the production team
Liaise with other mining departments to ensure smooth production of the Rom and Coal mining fleet
Run morning Prestart meetings with updated dig unit plans for the crew, give clear instruction to all operators and make sure the crew is informed of any hazards that are out there in the field
Demonstrate personal leadership by meeting all of BMA'S safety policy and procedure requirements
Conduct Routine Pit Inspections to make sure the workplace is safe from any potential hazards
Conduct job observations daily
Conduct field leadership duties/ conduct one on one safety discussions with the crew
Complete daily production reports as required
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure mine plans are correct and followed

Load and Haul Supervisor

BHP Western Australia Iron Ore

11.2021 - 01.2023

Overseeing and coordinating daily activities for the production team
Liaise with other mining departments to ensure smooth production of the mine
Run morning Prestart meetings with updated dig plans for the crew, give clear instruction to all operators and make sure the crew is informed of any hazards that are out there in the field
Demonstrate personal leadership by meeting all of BHP'S safety policy and procedure requirements
Conduct Routine Pit Inspections to make sure the workplace is safe from any potential hazards
Conduct job observations daily
Conduct field leadership duties/ conduct one on one safety discussions with the crew
Complete daily production reports as required
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure mine plans are correct and being followed

Production Supervisor

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd. (ERA)

05.2021 - 11.2021

Overseeing and coordinating daily activities for the production team
Liaise with other mining departments to ensure smooth production of the mine
Run morning Prestart meetings with updated dig plans for the crew, give clear instruction to all operators and make sure the crew is informed of any hazards that are out there in the field
Demonstrate personal leadership by meeting all of ERA's safety policy and procedure requirements
Conduct Routine Pit Inspections to make sure the workplace is safe from any potential hazards
Conduct job observations daily
Conduct field leadership duties/ conduct one on one safety discussions with the crew
Complete daily production reports as required
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure that all mine plans are correct and are being followed

Step-Up Production Supervisor

Thiess, Brockman Mine

01.2020 - 05.2021

Overseeing and coordinating daily activities for the production team
Liaise with other mining departments to ensure smooth production of the mine
Run morning Prestart meetings with updated dig plans for the crew, give clear instruction to all operators and make sure the crew is informed of any hazards that are out there in the field
Demonstrate personal leadership by meeting all of Thiess's safety policy and procedure requirements
Active contribution in morning meetings and conducting daily dig plans for 3 fleets Safely And efficiently set up circuits to maximise production
Conduct Routine Pit Inspections to make sure the workplace is safe from any potential hazards
Conduct job observations daily
Hot seat Hitachi 3600 excavators/ Cat D10 Dozers
Complete daily production reports as required
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure all mine plans are correct and are being followed

Production Digger operator, Liebherr 9800

Thiess, Peak Downs

01.2020 - 07.2020

Experience operating Hitachi 1900,3600,5600, Liebherr 996,9800
Hold a high regard for the safety of myself and the other operators on my circuit/mine
Ability to work independently and in a team
Able to achieve production targets daily while operating in a safe manner
Able to follow daily dig plans and follow work instructions

Production Operator

Golding, Curragh Mine

01.2017 - 01.2020

Conduct pre-starts on the Excavators/ Haul trucks/ Dozers I am operating before the start of shift
Conduct a site safety star/slam before I commence a new job/task
Safely operate the machine in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines
Set up circuits/centre bunds with the dozer
Operate dozer on a live tip head
Clean ups of the dig floor on the dozer while working with the digger
Operate excavator averaging 1900 BCM an hour
Set up and pack up of lighting plants for the opposing shift
Operate excavator using double benching, top loading and conventional mining techniques

Production operator/ Emergency Response

McArthur River Mine

01.2013 - 01.2017

Contribute to maintaining a safe workplace through active participation in all safety initiatives such as JSA, SLAMs
Maintain accurate and thorough daily pre-start's
Safely and accurately haul trucks basics load and haul techniques under an excavator all in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines
Working a dozer on a live tip head
Undertake bulk dozer push
Participate as an active team member on the site's Volunteer ERT team
Safely operate machinery such as excavator Side casting stockpiles, front-end loader building windrows
Being an active team member always engaging others on hazards in the workplace

Maintenance Team Leader

JMac Constructions

01.2013 - 12.2013

Ascertained daily tasks for my team to meet productivity requirements and targets, offered training and mentoring and managed timesheets
Followed legislative requirements for workplace health and safety, environment and people management
Maintained a safe workplace including undertaking take 5s and all workplace health and safety paperwork
Strong horticulture knowledge in relation to civil works and efficiencies in implementing public projects
Effective communication with other contract companies, clients and other stakeholders
Undertook safe and accurate operation of heavy machinery including skid steer loader
Ensured my team was achieving daily production through quality control measures
Safely used 30t excavators and loaders in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines
Read and understood site plans

Labourer/Machine Operator

Fraser Coast Regional Council

01.2011 - 01.2013

Ensured safe workplace and follow all health and safety practices, including undertaking risk assessments, undertaking prestart meetings and documentation
Safe and accurate elevated work platform operation and used hand and power tools safely
Operation of 8t excavators, skid steers and loaders within my scope of capability
Safe chemical applications such as fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides
Concreted constructions such paths, fencing, bollards and borders
Meticulously followed regulations and legislative requirements
Prepared, hauled and spread topsoils and mulch using skid steers
Read plans and accurately implemented
Worked mindfully amongst the public

Summary

Overview

Work History

Coal Mining Supervisor

Load and Haul Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Step-Up Production Supervisor

Production Digger operator, Liebherr 9800

Production Operator

Production operator/ Emergency Response

Maintenance Team Leader

Labourer/Machine Operator

Education

Certificate IV Training and Assessment -

Certificate III Mines Rescue Emergency Response -

Skills

Certification

Ticketsandlicences

Careeroutlook

References

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