Camping
Fishing
Animals
Outdoors
Walking
Caitlin Oldham
Boddington,Australia
Summary
Experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic specialising in the maintenance and repair of mining machinery and heavy equipment. Proven track record of maintaining high safety standards and minimising equipment downtime on site. I work efficiently in team oriented environments or confidently work alone with a strong focus on reliability, preventative maintenance and continuous operational improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
01.2020 - Current
- Tradesperson/Apprentice/Trade Assistant
- This role included completing Tafe studies for 3 years at Komatsu Training Academy in Welshpool for apprenticeship. Completing apprenticeship and now currently employed at Western Turner Syncline 2 at Rio Tinto as a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic, working within the Field Service Team as a breakdown fitter.
Assistant
Pinjarra & Waroona Bakery
01.2019 - 01.2020
- This role included customer service and money handling. Preparation for food and drinks. Maintaining clean working environment. Opening and closing of Bakery.
Bookara Cottage Rock Melon Farm
01.2017 - 01.2018
- This role included picking and picking of rock melons, farm duties, weeding of crops
- (seasonal)
Assistant
Dongara Bakery Shop
01.2016 - 01.2017
- This role included customer service and money handling. Preparation for food and drinks. Maintaining clean working environment. Opening and closing of Bakery.
Education
Nagle Catholic College
01.2017
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Dongara District High School
01.2013
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Boddington District High School
01.2011
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics
- Persistence
- Diagnostics
- Time management
- Planning and organizational skills
- Confidence
- Willingness to learn new skills
Accomplishments
Cert 2 Outdoor Recreation – Award of Merit at Graduation 2017
Cert 3 Tourism and Hospitality- Completed 2017
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2017
Automotive Technician (Heavy Mobile Equipment) Trade Certificate November 7th 2024
1850 Gen 2 Letourneau Level 1 Training completed 2023
3600-7 Hitachi Excavator Level 1 Training Competed 2023
MTU Series 4000CX1 Engine Training Completed 2025
Currently studying Diploma of Engineering Technical 2025
Certification
- Full Manual Australian Driver’s License
- Forklift Truck High Risk License WORKSAFE
- Work Safely at Heights SAFERIGHT
- License to perform Dogging SAFERIGHT
- Refrigerant Handling License – Trainee Automotive Air Conditioning License ARC
Interests
Timeline
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
01.2020 - Current
Assistant
Pinjarra & Waroona Bakery
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bookara Cottage Rock Melon Farm
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant
Dongara Bakery Shop
01.2016 - 01.2017
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Dongara District High School
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Boddington District High School
Nagle Catholic College
Hobbies and Interests
Camping, Fishing, Animals, Outdoors, Walking
Awards
Cert 2 Outdoor Recreation – Award of Merit at Graduation 2017
Cert 3 Tourism and Hospitality- Completed 2017
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2017
Trade Assistant of the Year Award Rio Tinto 2021 (Naidoc Award)
Women in Mining Award Rio Tinto 2022
Apprentice of the Year Award Rio Tinto 2024
Automotive Technician (Heavy Mobile Equipment) Trade Certificate November 7th 2024
1850 Gen 2 Letourneau Level 1 Training completed 2023
3600-7 Hitachi Excavator Level 1 Training Competed 2023
MTU Series 4000CX1 Engine Training Completed 2025
Experience
- Heavy Machinery
- - Hitachi 3600-6 & 3600-7 Excavators
- - Komatsu 830E Haul Trucks
- - D10T & D11 CAT Dozers
- - 16M & 12 CAT Graders
- - 992K CAT Loaders
- - 1850 & 2350 Komatsu/LeTourneau Loaders
- - Also a variety of the smaller Komatsu and Cat IT loaders
- - Di650i Sandvik Leopard Drills
- - RCS4 275 Epiroc Platform Drills
- Engines
- - Cummins QSK60 Engines
- - C30 CAT Engines
- - MTU Series 4000CX1 Engines
- - C27 CAT Engines
- - Exposure to a large variety of Komatsu engines of all sizes during Apprenticeship
- Workplace
- - Exposure to coordinator of workshop, helped in the space when people were away
- - Workshop maintenance including servicing and scheduled task
- - Field service and breakdown maintenance in Automatous and Staffed pits
- - Exposure to engine, transmission and differential rebuilds in Perth at BTP for a 6-week secondment during my 3rd year of my apprenticeship (was required of role)
- - Knowledge within SAP includes creating jobs, booking times, finding and ordering parts etc.
- - Trade Champion for Rio includes meeting of new workers within the MEM team and helping them at site and camp
Future Career Goals
My aspirations for my future career are to improve my skills and current trade. I am currently studying part time Diploma of Engineering Technical at South Metro Tafe in Munster to than hopefully go into Diploma of Engineering Mechanical.
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