BRENDON GRINDLEY
Mandurah,WA
Summary
Reliable Construction and Machinery Operator experienced in conveyor construction and heavy machinery operation within mining environments. Delivered high-quality results through effective risk assessments, compliance with safety protocols, and strong communication skills that fostered rapport with colleagues and customers. Focused on ensuring safe work areas while managing multiple tasks and contributing to site logistics.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CRANE OPERATOR
FIFO
MONADELPHOUS
01.2023 - Current
- Tom Price, Marandoo, Western Turner & Brockman 2 mine site – 2 & 1 & 8 & 6 swing
- Pick & carry site wide using 22 Tonne Terex & Mac 25 Franna
- Executed telescopic telehandler and EWP operations
- Operate water cart for dust suppression & daily logistics including stocktaking and store person as required
- Conveyor Construction, Belt Replacement, Gravity Takeup Unit Projects, Structural Integrity and being involved in commissioning upon completion of all works
- Machinery pre-starts and reports maintenance issues to supervisors
- Completing risk assessment documentation, including take 5's, JHA's and Critical Control Checklists
FRANNA OPERATOR
FIFO
PGC RESOURCES
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Tom Price mine site – Monadelphous 8:6 swing
- Assisted in construction of conveyor system at project site
- Conveyor construction project
- Load & unload supplies from semi trailers
- Interpreted and applied drawings during the installation process, facilitating accurate execution of tasks
- Machinery pre-starts and reports maintenance issues to supervisors
- Completing risk assessment documentation, including take 5's, JHA's and Critical Control Checklists
- Rigging, Assisting other trades & logistics work when Franna is not required
- Managed daily logistics operations to maintain workflow including stocktaking and store person as required
FRANNA OPERATOR/INTERMEDIATE RIGGER
FIFO
G & S ENGINEERING - PERTH
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked on Tom Price mine site during 2:1 swing shifts
- Upgrading and repairing the structure of a high-grade screen house.
- Installation of walkways using 150T Crane
- Assisted boilermakers and painters to support project completion and maintain workflow
- Followed instructions from leading hand and supervisor to ensure compliance with project specifications
- Following Instructions from a leading hand and supervisor
- Operated a 20 tonne Terex Franna
- Adhering to all OH&S & company policies and procedures
INTERMEDIATE RIGGER/DOG MAN
FIFO
TORQUE RECRUITMENT - PERTH
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Various shutdowns on BHP, Rio Tinto and FMG sites
- Operated comealongs and chain blocks for efficient removal and reinstallation of chutes
- Changing out rollers and wear plates
- Worked on Brockman 2 mine site with G & S Engineering on a 2:1 swing shift.
- Executed upgrades to water systems on site, enhancing operational reliability
- Operated a 20-tonne Franna for pick and carry tasks on-site.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in work areas to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assisting other trades including boilermaker, electrician, fitter & polywelder
TRADE ASSIST AND LABOURER
AGRIFIL PTY LTD - PERTH
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in work areas
- Followed all OH&S and company policies to promote workplace safety and compliance
- Followed all OH&S policies and procedures
- Operated, maintained, and cleaned all equipment utilized in tasks
- Maintained clean and safe work areas to support operational efficiency
Skills
- Franna operation
- Pick and carry
- Machinery operation
- Rigging coordination
- Lift planning
- Knowledge of safety procedures
- Health & safety focused
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Multitasking capability
- Time management
- Supervisory experience
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Physically fit
Personal Information
Driving License: Heavy Rigid Licence (HR)
Certification
Confined Spaces, Working at Heights, Work safe licence No WL3396106: Expires 24/03/31, HRWL: Forklift (LF), Basic Scaffold (SB), Intermediate Rigger (DG) & (RI) & Open Slewing Crane (CO)., 2020-21 RII30115 Certificate III Surface Extraction Operations:, RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes, RIIWS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures, RIICOM302D Communicate workplace information, RIIQUA201D Maintain and monitor site quality standards, CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging, CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level, CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level, TLILIC0020 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (Over 100 Tonnes), CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level, RIIMPO301E Conduct hydraulic excavator operations, RIIMPO304E Conduct wheel loader operations, RIIVEH201D Operate light vehicle, TLILIC20001A Licence to operate a Forklift, RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations, TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom type elevating work platform
Timeline
CRANE OPERATOR
FIFO
01.2023 - Current
FRANNA OPERATOR
FIFO
08.2022 - 01.2023
FRANNA OPERATOR/INTERMEDIATE RIGGER
FIFO
04.2022 - 07.2022
INTERMEDIATE RIGGER/DOG MAN
FIFO
08.2021 - 04.2022
TRADE ASSIST AND LABOURER
07.2021 - 08.2021