Peter Papst
Harden,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Loader/Operator with extensive experience at Newcrest and Maca Mining, excelling in equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven track record in optimizing loading processes and training new operators, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in performance monitoring and record keeping, contributing to enhanced productivity on-site.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loader Operator
Newcrest / Newmont /Protech
Orange
02.2021 - 08.2025
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Operated heavy machinery to load materials for mining operations, production loading.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards on the worksite.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety practices.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize loading schedules effectively.
- Followed company policies and procedures when operating machinery in order to maximize efficiency and minimize risk of injury or damage to property.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment, such as loaders up to Cat 994K and everything below, Komatsu WA1200 and everything below, Cat 793 haul trucks, articulated trucks, water carts, and a host of smaller machines, such as rollers, compactors, and IT loaders.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
- Monitored machine performance during operation and made necessary adjustments as needed to maintain optimal output quality levels.
- Report safety issues or concerns to supervisors immediately for assessment.
Loader Operator / Haul Truck Operator
Maca Mining
Ravensthorpe Nickel, WA
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Operated heavy machinery to load materials for transport and site operations, including Cat 993K Loaders and Cat 785 Haul Trucks. Duties included loading and hauling, train loading, ROM loading, stockpiling, loading trucks, crusher feed, and general site and ROM maintenance with loaders.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and improve efficiency.
- Managed stockpiles of materials, maintaining organization and accessibility on-site.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety practices.
- Maintained records of daily operations, including equipment usage and material loads.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job tasks, machine operation status, maintenance needs.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to machine operations and safety procedures.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Assisted in training new operators on best practices and safety measures.
Loader Operator/Crusher Operator/Relief Supervisor
Maca Mining
Mt Whaleback/Area C/Eastern Ridge, WA
02.2013 - 06.2017
- Conducted pre-operational checks to ensure equipment safety and efficiency.
- Loaded materials onto trucks while ensuring proper weight distribution, operating Cat and Komatsu loaders, Komatsu haul trucks, IT loaders, and skid steer loaders.
- Managed inventory control processes including receiving shipments, verifying contents against orders, storing materials safely in designated areas.
- Provided assistance in the set up of production lines by moving large pieces of equipment into place using heavy machinery.
- Reported safety issues or concerns to professionals immediately for assessment.
- Communicated with professionals to coordinate daily tasks.
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
- Operated and maintained crushing equipment efficiently during production shifts.
- Monitored material flow to ensure proper feeding of crushers.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment and safety procedures.
- Recorded daily production data for reporting and analysis purposes.
- Conduct regular maintenance checks on all components of the crusher system including motors, gears, bearings, drive belts.
- Record production data such as tons per hour processed, downtime.
- Work collaboratively with other plant personnel to ensure efficient operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Year 12 Certificate
Nowra High School
Nowra, NSWSkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance enforcement
- Process optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Record keeping
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Training new operators
- Stockpile management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Maintaining records
- Vehicle loading
- Loading efficiency
Certification
- Hr licence
- RII Loader
- RII Articulated truck
- VOCs, water cart, compactors
- White Card
- LMS training records for all other machines
Timeline
Loader Operator
Newcrest / Newmont /Protech
02.2021 - 08.2025
Loader Operator / Haul Truck Operator
Maca Mining
12.2018 - 11.2021
Loader Operator/Crusher Operator/Relief Supervisor
Maca Mining
02.2013 - 06.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Year 12 Certificate
Nowra High School