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Work History
Education
Skills
Licenses Certificates And Qualifications
Personal Information
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Equipment Operated
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Brian Algar

Springfield Lakes,Australia

Summary

Currently employed by Thiess as a production digger/Dozer operator, I have a wide range of skills, experience and certification. Over 30 years in several high-risk industries, including the Defense force, fire service and forest industry. A strong awareness of safety, with the ability to meet the expectations of the roles I apply for. Self-motivated, honest, and hardworking, I get on well with a wide range of people. Well organized and disciplined l like to complete tasks to standard and set times.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Digger/Dozer Operator

Thiess Mining
08.2023 - Current
  • Carry out all aspects of production digger/ dozer operations
  • Machinery Operated: Hitachi 3600/2500 excavators, Cat D10T2 dozers
  • Operated dozer and heavy equipment on slopes, hillsides and roadsides.
  • Coordinated with other heavy equipment operators to streamline work processes and maximize overall site productivity.

Production Digger/Dozer Operator

BHP
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Carry out all aspects of production digger/ dozer operations
  • Machinery Operated: Liebherr 9600, 9400 and 9200 excavators, Terrex 340 excavators, Cat D11 and D10T2 dozer
  • Coordinated with other heavy equipment operators to streamline work processes and maximize overall site productivity.
  • Provided training to new team members on proper operation techniques, enhancing overall crew proficiency with heavy equipment use.

Mob Plant Operator

Thiess Mining
08.2015 - 12.2021
  • Employed as an all-round/production digger-dozer operator
  • Carry out all aspects of open cut Nickle extraction while managing the risks involved with working around extensive underground voids (caution and danger zones) and confined working areas
  • Machinery Operated: Hitachi 3600, 2500, 1900, 1200 excavator, Komatsu 1250, Cat D10-11r and T2 Dozers (remote dozing), Cat 16m Graders, Cat 992 and 960 Loaders, Cat 785C/D Dump Trucks
  • Transfer to Cavil Ridge (Thiess Brisbane) working coal for 5 months
  • Obtain coal board medical and standard 11
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
  • Assisted in the training of new operators to ensure smooth integration into the work environment and consistent operational excellence.

Mob Plant Operator

Alliance Contracting
05.2012 - 05.2015
  • 3 sites over 3 years open cut mining for mining/civil company
  • Operate dump trucks hauling ore and waste
  • Manage tip heads
  • Carry out rehabilitation
  • Carry out floor cleans and drill pad preparations
  • Carry out ROM duties
  • Manage stockpiles, load crusher, and break oversize rock
  • Operate diggers pulling batters and production loading
  • Operate water cart, ITs and roller
  • Machinery Operated: Komatsu PC 2000 1250, 850, 600 Excavators, Cat 330/336 rock breakers, Cat D10T, D9T/R and Komatsu 375A Dozers, Cat 14G/M and 16M Graders, Komatsu Wa 480, 500, 600, loaders, Cat 925H/G 970H/G 980H/G and 988G loaders, Komatsu 785/7 dump trucks, Cat 777D, Komatsu Hm400, Hitachi AH 40 articulated dump trucks and water carts, Assorted ancillary equipment

HD Fitter/Mob Plant Operator

Byrnecut Australia Pty Ltd
05.2011 - 05.2012
  • Carry out mob plant service and repairs for underground mining company
  • 3mths in surface workshop, 3mths underground serviceman maintaining mob plant
  • Transfer to mining; operate dump trucks hauling ore and waste
  • Machinery Operated: Cat AD 55b and Atlas CopCo MT 6020 dump trucks, VolvoL110 Its and Cat 930H/G loaders, Tram and operate most gear on site for maintenance purposes

Marine Mechanic

Royal New Zealand Navy
09.1985 - 09.1989

Carry out all aspects of operation and maintenance on ships main steam propulsion systems including ancillary mechanical engines and equipment. Manage all fluid systems, fuel, oils, fire mains and fresh water levels and movements. Member or ships fire fighting and damage control party. Including helo rescue team. Ships diver involved in ships hull inspection and maintenance as well as ordinance clarence and management.

Education

School Certificate -

Tartarus College
Manawatu NZ
12.1985

Trade Cert Carpenter - Building

Auckland Polytechnic
Auckland NZ
2008

Skills

  • I have good people skills
  • Time management and machine operation skills
  • When needed I have fire and rescue skills developed in the NZ defense force, forest industry and NZ fire service

Licenses Certificates And Qualifications

  • HR, C Class
  • Open Excavator
  • Loader
  • Dump truck
  • C6, Rigging Dogging, High Risk Holder
  • Dozer
  • Skid Steer Loaders
  • Remote dozer certification
  • Coal board medical

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/02/68

References


  • Kym Morris, BHP Nickle West, Production Supervisor, 0491 316 680, kym.morris@bhp.com
  • Michael Harvey, Thiess Australia, Site Superintendent, 0427 847 734, mjharvey@thiess.com.au
  • Chris Wills, Thiess Australia, Site Superintendent, 0429 899 551, cwills@thiess.com.au


Equipment Operated

  • Excavators; Liebherr 9600, 9400, 9200, Terex 340, Hitachi 1200, 1900, 2500, 3600, Komatsu PC1250, PC2000
  • Dozers; Cat D 6,9,10,11 Rs Ts and T2s, Komatsu 375
  • Loaders; Cat upto 992, Komatsu WA upto 1200
  • Dump trucks; Cat 785, 777, Komatsu 785
  • Articulated Trucks; Cat 740, Hitachi AH 40, Komatsu HM 400
  • Graders; 14 G,H,M,16,18M
  • Other ancillary equipment

Timeline

Production Digger/Dozer Operator

Thiess Mining
08.2023 - Current

Production Digger/Dozer Operator

BHP
05.2022 - 05.2023

Mob Plant Operator

Thiess Mining
08.2015 - 12.2021

Mob Plant Operator

Alliance Contracting
05.2012 - 05.2015

HD Fitter/Mob Plant Operator

Byrnecut Australia Pty Ltd
05.2011 - 05.2012

Marine Mechanic

Royal New Zealand Navy
09.1985 - 09.1989

School Certificate -

Tartarus College

Trade Cert Carpenter - Building

Auckland Polytechnic
Brian Algar