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CHASE WATSON

Perth,WA

Summary

With only four years' experience in the mining industry as a mobile plant and load and haul production operator I have been a very reliable, competent and safe worker. In my short four years with no experience on any machinery I have gained tools and knowledge to operate Dump Truck, Water Cart, Front End Loader, Telehandler and Grader at a very fast and safe approach. KEY COMPETENCIES: Highly motivated, reliable and committed to professional standards; Efficient and conscientious in approach; Proven team player; High approach when it comes to positive communication and safety in a high regard; Ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results; Able to complete tasks at a safe and high standard and capable learner that Holds a high standard for safety. At BHP i have gained 2+ years experience on Komatsu WA1200 Loader and Liebherr 9400 and 9600 Diggers Production Loading Komatsu 930e Dump Trucks in conventional mining and one year in Autonomous mining. Since starting at PLS its been a new challenge digging in a hard rock mine. Quite old school mining not having the technology coming from bhp. In my short time at Pilgangoora i have learned a lot and developed new skills that will benefit me as an operator moving forward.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Evcavator Operator

Pilbara Minerals
Pilgangoora, WA
12.2023 - Current

Komatsu 1250

Hitachi 1900, 2000,2500,2600

  • Pre and post inspection of excavator(s) looking for any new damages and leaks prior and post shift
  • Coordinating with ore spotters to determine different grades of ore for desired locations
  • Directing dump truck operators to ensure materials reach appropriate locations
  • Digging out waste and facing up the ore, in order not to contaminate the ore
  • Following different coloured dig tap to identify different grades of ore and waste

Digger and Loader Operator

BHP
South Flank, WA
01.2021 - Current
  • Pre start and Operation of CAT 992 Loader, Komatsu WA1200 Loader, Liebherr 9400/9600 Excavator(s)
  • General ROM and pit maintenance
  • Haul Road and intersection development
  • Building and pushing off waste dumps
  • Operation of provision modular in conventional mining
  • Loading Komatsu 930e Dump Trucks.

Mobile Plant Operator

Mineral resources Limited
WA
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Production Loader operating cat 992 loading komatsu 785, cat 777 and 785 haul trucks
  • Loading haul trucks with iron ore, fines and lump
  • Train loading
  • General clean up of ROM.

Dump Truck Operator

Macca Mining
WA
05.2018 - 01.2019
  • Komatsu 1500-8, CAT-785D Responsibilities
  • Load and haul production of iron ore and waste
  • Stockpiling different grades of iron ore
  • Two way positive communication as required and high regard for safety.

Tickets

  • Haul truck
  • Loader
  • Bobcat
  • Excavator
  • Working at Heights and Confined Space

References

  • MRL Crushing Production Supervisor - Kurt Mcowen, 0466 511 944
  • BHP Production Supervisor (mine 2) – Jaxson Tamihere, 0421 776 247
  • BHP Production Supervisor (mine 3) - Sammie Bowlsher, 0457 349 076

Timeline

Evcavator Operator

Pilbara Minerals
12.2023 - Current

Digger and Loader Operator

BHP
01.2021 - Current

Mobile Plant Operator

Mineral resources Limited
02.2019 - 01.2021

Dump Truck Operator

Macca Mining
05.2018 - 01.2019
CHASE WATSON