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Callum Smith

Cowaramup,WA

Summary

A dedicated and experienced Fixed Plant Operator with 6 years in various mining environments, including 6 years in FIFO roles. I have hands-on expertise with heavy equipment and fixed plant layouts, supported by national tickets and inductions. My strong work ethic ensures I meet deadlines while maintaining high standards. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, I collaborate effectively across all levels of the workplace. Safety-focused, I consistently contribute ideas for improvements and am proficient in JHAs, Take 5s, Risk Assessments, and hazard reporting. Mechanically inclined and versatile, I excel in completing diverse tasks safely and efficiently. I am seeking a role that offers growth and skill development within a dynamic team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Operator

Mineral Resources
12.2022 - Current

ā— Experienced in operating and monitoring lithium processing equipment from the control room. Troubleshooting issues with SCADA and maintaining strong communication to collaborate with those on the floor to ensure efficiency and productivity.

  • Worked in the emrgency response team in order to be ready to attend any emergency throughout the mine site on both day and night shift.
  • Conduct emergency response training fortnightly. This was a role I was passionate about.
  • Played a key role in the commissioning of the Dense

Medium Separation (DMS) Tiertary module at Mt Marion's lithium project.

  • Working closely with the Metallurgy department to achieve daily targets, including recovery, maximising concentrate grades, parameters set, and assuring daily targets are met.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze process data, trends and troubleshoot operational issues, and implement corrective actions for process optimization.
  • Knowledgeable in following strict safety protocols and adhering to environmental and safety regulations.
  • Experienced in training and mentoring team members to enhance operational efficiency and safety in a lithium processing plant.
  • Proficient in maintaining detailed production records, conducting quality control checks, and ensuring compliance with operational procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic mining environment, adapting to changing operational requirements.
  • Identify and communicate items of the plant that require preventative maintenance or repair.
  • Stockyard loader experience. Load road trains to set axel weight through using LoadRite.
  • Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within the processing plant.
  • Safely operated a range of heavy equipment, including front-end loaders,skid steers and crane operations to support cleanup and maintenance activities.
  • Hazard Analyses to proactively identify, address and escalate potential
    safety concerns.
  • Carry out ongoing quality inspections and sampling as required to maintain high standards of production and output
  • Collaborative Approach Worked closely with supervisors and the maintenance team to optimize plant efficiency and productivity
  • Perform maintenance of fixed plant including screen mat changes, conveyor repair and change, debogging of pumps, alignment and tracking of conveyors and filter cloths, idler changes and assisting fixed
    plant fitters where applicable.

Machine Operatir

CITIC Pacific Mining
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Operate WA500 & WA600 front end wheel loader.
  • Run the service truck and basic servicing duties on Loaders, Excavators and Moxy trucks
  • Daily tasks include Load out dump trucks and moxy trucks Operate terex screen and crusher
  • Daily Pre-operational inspections
  • Adhere to all safety procedures
  • Weekly maintenance done to screen
  • Work with supervisors to establish fresh JHAs as per job requirements.

Greenskeeper

Banff Fairmont Springs
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
  • Trained new employees on proper equipment use, safety protocols, and best practices in golf course maintenance.
  • Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
  • Maintained healthy turf conditions through careful application of fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides according to industry standards.
  • Facilitated timely repairs on damaged playing surfaces due to adverse weather events or vandalism incidents quickly restoring the area back into playable condition.

Pond Technician

Silverstar Mountain Resort
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Operate the Zamboni to maintain the Ice for sports events and recreational skating
  • Operate the snowmobile to get fuel and other resources required to maintain the Ice and machinery involved around it
  • Pre-start checks and maintenance on all machines.
  • Daily interaction with kids and families required always a positive manner and happy nature to allow for customer satisfaction.

Machine Operator

Northern Star Resources
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Operated Cat 14H Grader, Cat 740B Roxy Dump truck and Cat 988H Loader.
  • Role Included Maintainance of access roads in and out of the mine site as well the track inside the pit that the Dump trucks had to travel up and down on.
  • I had to work with and coordinate a semi water truck to assist with grading certain sections on the road.
  • Relay Road conditions to site and give guidance on road safety for road trains traveling in and out that day.
  • Pre-start and servicing on 14H and 740B and 988H Load Moxy Trucks with ore to take to the ROM to be crushed.
  • Worked with the emergency response team. Fortnightly training to be capable of performing important first aid procedures if you were to be first on the scene.

Education

AMG
Western Australia

Bachelor of Psychology -

Curtin University
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Guildford Grammar School
12.2014

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to fit in and work in a team environment
  • Emergency response experience
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Process Control
  • Equipment Operation
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Control room operations
  • Process Improvement
  • Pre-commissioning procedures

Languages

German
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Process Operator

Mineral Resources
12.2022 - Current

Machine Operatir

CITIC Pacific Mining
09.2022 - 12.2022

Greenskeeper

Banff Fairmont Springs
03.2022 - 09.2022

Pond Technician

Silverstar Mountain Resort
10.2021 - 03.2022

Machine Operator

Northern Star Resources
04.2021 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Psychology -

Curtin University

High School Diploma -

Guildford Grammar School

AMG
Callum Smith