Caleb Eades

Yanchep,Australia

Summary

Safety-focused mining and process operator with hands-on experience across underground mining, crushing and screening, multi-skilled operations, and process plant environments. Proven FIFO and shift-work experience with a strong focus on pre-starts, procedural compliance, and safe production. Holds multiple site licences and tickets and is ready to contribute as a Fixed Plant Operator.

Work History

Underground Dump Truck Operator & Nipper | FIFO 2:1

Westgold Resources Ltd - WA

Working in a safety-critical underground mining environment supporting daily production activities.
Completing pre-starts, workplace inspections, and hazard identification.
Assisting with nippering duties, service work, and general underground operations.
Working closely with supervisors and maintenance crews to support safe and efficient production.
Maintaining strong housekeeping standards and compliance with site safety systems.

Multi-Skilled Operator

Omya - Bathurst, NSW

Bathurst, NSW

Operated dump trucks, front-end loaders, and water carts in a quarry and processing environment.
Completed daily pre-starts, basic machine checks, and worked within site safety and traffic management plans.
Supported continuous production as part of a team-based operations crew.

Crusher Plant Operator

MetroMix Pty Ltd - AUS

AUS

Operated a three-stage crushing and screening circuit consisting of a jaw crusher, gyro crusher, and Canica (VSI), supported by multi-deck screening systems.
Completed plant pre-starts, monitored plant performance and product quality, and cleared blockages.
Assisted with basic fault finding and maintained housekeeping to support safe and efficient operations.

Boiler Operator & CCA Chemical Plant Operator

Croft Poles - NZ

Operated and monitored boiler and chemical treatment plant in a safety-critical environment.
Monitored pressures, temperatures, and chemical dosing systems in line with site and environmental requirements.
Followed isolation procedures, safety systems, and emergency response procedures.

Food Processing Plant Operator

Fonterra - NZ

Worked in a high-compliance processing environment following SOP, HACCP, and CCP systems.
Monitored process parameters, completed quality checks, and maintained production standards.
Worked as part of a shift-based production team.

Education

National Certificate - Forest Operations Level 3

Skills

Underground mining operations (nipper and truck experience)
Crushing and screening plant operations (jaw, gyro, and Canica VSI circuits)
Process plant operations: boiler, chemical treatment, and food processing plants
Multi-skilled mobile equipment operation (dump trucks, loaders, water carts)

Pre-starts, workplace inspections, hazard identification, and housekeeping
SOP, HACCP, CCP and critical control compliance
FIFO and shift work experience
Licences & Tickets: Open HR Licence, White Card, Working at Heights, RIIMPO338E - Underground Dump Truck

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