Chris Kahu
Eaton,Australia
Summary
Confident professional with a strong commitment to continuous learning and adaptability across diverse work environments. Self-motivated and approachable, fostering positive interactions and teamwork. Proven track record in equipment operation and team supervision, emphasizing safety compliance and operational efficiency. Expertise in load management and training, consistently delivering exceptional results in fast-paced settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Leading Hand
Merkanooka Haulage
Kalgoorlie, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and workflow for team efficiency and safety compliance.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain functionality and safety standards.
- Supervised staff to ensure efficient performance of tasks, providing guidance and support when needed.
- Operate WA 500/600 Loaders
- Operate Roadtrain Side Tippers Triples and Quads
- Operate Prime Mover Kenworth 509, 510 and various other units
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, stock movements and personnel shifts.
Driver
JRM Resources
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Boddington Gold Mine Contract
- -Double Road Train
- -Cartage of Gravel from ROM to Tailings dam
- Conducted vehicle inspections and performed routine maintenance checks consistently.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely to transport materials between locations.
- Boddington Gold Mine Contract
Driver
Merkanooka Haulage
Laverton, Goldfields Region
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Laverton, Goldfields Region
- -Cartage of Raw Gold from Mine to Skyway
- -Operate T909 Kenworth (18 Speed Road Ranger)
- -Self Load with WA 600 Komatsu Wheel Loader
- Laverton, Goldfields Region
Driver
MGM Bulk
01.2021 - 12.2021
- PBS Truck: K200, Twin Steer, Tri Drive with Quad Axle Double Side Tipper116ton-Copper Concentrate
- Boddington Gold mine - Bunbury Port
- Self-Loading
- 966H Cat Front Ender Loader
- 980H Cat front End Loader
- 988 Cat Front End loader
Driver
BIS Industries
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Copper Concentrate - Boddington to Bunbury Port
- Scania 8-Wheeler with Quad Bowl Side Tipper
- Self-loading-966H cat Front End Loader
- Moved to MGM due to BIS losing Contract.
Driver
Merkanooka Haulage
Laverton, Goldfields Region
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Laverton, Goldfields Region
- -Cartage of Raw Gold from Mine to Skyway
- -Operate T909 Kenworth (18 Speed Road Ranger)
- -Operate Super Quad Side Tipper (60 Meters Long)-Self Load with WA 600 Komatsu Wheel Loader
- Laverton, Goldfields Region
Driver
Mineral Resources
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Mine Site Closed 30th May 2018
- -Quad Road Train, Side Tippers 200-210 Tonne Iron Ore
- -Triple Road Train, Side Tippers 220 Tonne Iron Ore
- -Super Triple Road Train 250 Tonne Iron Ore
- -Kenworth 508
- -Kenworth 509
- -Kenworth C510
- -Kenworth T909
- Tonnage indicated is weight of product only and does not include Prime Mover or Trailer Tare Weight.
- Job requires both Side Tipping onto Ground and also into the Crusher Bins depending on Operational Requirements.
- Mine Site Closed 30th May 2018
Driver
CBI Constructors
Barrow Island
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Barrow Island (Gorgon Gas Project)
- -600hp FH16 Volvo
- -20/40ft Side Loader (SME)
- -Forklifts
- -Drop Deck Vehicle Transport
- -Oversize Loads (Various products from Steel to Concrete Blocks)
- -Over Size EnerMech Compressor Trailers
- -Over Size Gas Pipe 12-24 meters by 34 inches
- -Crib Huts
- -20/40ft Shipping containers including Flat Racks
- -General freight
- Barrow Island (Gorgon Gas Project)
MC Driver (SBO)
Toll Energy
Barrow Island
08.2010 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Barrow Island (Gorgon Project)
- -Triple Road Trains (SME)
- -Double Road Trains (SME)
- -20/40ft Side loader Operations (SME)
- -20ft Drop Deck Side loader (SME)
- -Semi Trailers 40 & 45ft Including Extendable Trailers (SME)
- -Oversize Loads (Various Products from Steel Plate -Concrete Blocks)
- -Bulk & Packaged Dangerous Goods
- -Explosives -SME (Subject Matter Expert for Various Equipment)
- Barrow Island (Gorgon Project)
Education
Speed Aware - Driver awareness training
01.2019
National Certificate in Commercial Road Transport -
National Certificate III Transport & Logistics -
BMETS -
Basic Mechanical Engineering Trade Cert
Pilot Certificate Class 2 -
Skills
- Equipment operation and inspection
- Safety compliance and regulations
- Team supervision and collaboration
- Load management and inventory
- Material handling and transportation
- Training effectiveness and communication
- Time management and leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
Vehicle Configurations
- PBS Vehicle: K200, Twin Steer, Tri Drive with Double Quad Axle Trailers- Carting Copper Concentrate (MGM) 116 tonnes
- Quad Road Train, Side Tippers, Carting Iron Ore (Mineral Resources)
- Super Triple Road Train, Side Tipper, Carting 250 Tonne Iron Ore, Mineral Resources
- B-Double Road Train (Harvey Fresh- Feb 2009)
- Double Road Train Dolly/Dog (Harvey Fresh as and when required)
- B-Double (Extra Transport 2005-March 2006)
- B-Triple Road Train (Extra Transport 2002-2005)
- Side loader: 20ft Drop deck (Toll Energy)
- Side loader 40ft (Toll Energy & CB&I)
- Triple Road Train (Toll Energy WA) 2010-2014
- Double Road Train (Toll Energy WA) 2010-2014
- Various over Size loads from Crib Room/Office blocks to Steel Plate and concrete blocks, over size Pipe 34 Inch By 12 an up to 24 meters in length (Chevron Gorgon Project) 2010-2016
Transport Industry Experience
- Professional Driver with over 35yrs Experience both in New Zealand and Australia
- Operations/Transport Manager, Owens Global Logistics
- Operations Manager, Andrew Drinnan Investments for Peter Baker Transport
- Operations Assistant & IS Operator, Transpacific Industrial Solutions
- PBS K200, Twin Steer, Tri Drive with Double Quad Axle Trailers (MGM)
- Harvey Fresh, Bulk Chilled (B Double Road Train) WA
- Side Tippers Kalgoorlie (Triple Road Train) WA
- Quad Road Train Side Tippers (MRL Transport, Current 2016)
- B Triple Road Trains (Extra Transport) VIC
- Triple Road Trains (Toll Energy WA)
- Double Road Train (Toll Energy WA)
- Side Loaders Both 20ft Drop Deck and 40ft
- Front End Loader (Komatsu) WA 600
- Petrol Tankers, Carting Avter for aircraft, Diesel and Unleaded fuels
- Vehicle Transporter, carting military vehicles ie: Tanks, V8 Land rovers, and Excavation vehicles.
- Chiller Units, Carting Food grade product Inter Island (Frozen Pork) and Quality Bakers Product NZ
- General Freight
- Bulk Timber, for Export and deliveries throughout New Zealand
- Shipping containers both 20 and 40ft from Major NZ Ports to clients
- Hazardous substances ie: Paints, Explosives, Methanol, Petrol, Avter, and bulk Tanker loads of waste product to Both Auckland and Wellington for disposal
- Fantuzzi 45-ton Container Lifter
- DCH (Dedicated Container handler)
Key Appointments
- Leading Hand, Merkanooka Haulage
- Operations Manager, Owens Global Logistics
- Operations Manager, Andrew Drinnan Investments-Contracted to Peter Baker Transport
- SME (Subject Matter Expert) Various Equipment (Toll Energy)
- Transpacific: Driver Trainer
- Harvey Fresh: B-Double Road Train Driver & Driver Trainer
- Road Train Driver, B Double Road Train, Triples & Doubles including Side Tipper
- Quad Road Train Side Tippers (MRL Current 2016-2017)
Employment References
- Dave Lindsey, JRM Resources, Site & Haulage Superintendent, 0467421243
- Russel Lily, MGM, Senior Fleet Supervisor, 0407342453
- Shane Gawith, MGM PBS Operator/Friend, 0429908874
- Ron Crawley, Merkanooka Haulage (Gold Ore), Site Manager/Supervisor, 0428574317
Nationality At Birth
Kiwi (New Zealand)
Residency
Australian Residency
Licenses Certificates
- MC Drivers Licence (WA), 5598380
- Confined Space Entry Certified, 2009
- High Risk Forklift Cert, MISC CARD Bunbury Port 2022
- National Police Clearance, KCGM Gold Mine, 01/01/09
- Loader Ticket, Komatsu WA 600, Cat 966H, Cat 980H, Cat 988
- White Card, Current, 2016
- National Cert III Transport & Logistics, 02/11/10
- Study for National Cert IV in Training & Assessment
- Explosives
- Dangerous Goods
- Speed Aware, Current 2016-2018
- Dangerous Goods Security Card
Personal Information
- Age: 52
- Date of Birth: 08/15/71
Accomplishments
- Medals for the completion of military tours of duty
- Various safety awards with Toll Energy and Chevron Oil and Gas
Affiliations
I'm ex-military and have completed various tours of duty In my spare time, I love shooting and training at the range
I also love the aviation industry, in particular, I love to fly planes
Timeline
Leading Hand
Merkanooka Haulage
03.2024 - Current
Driver
JRM Resources
01.2023 - 03.2024
Driver
Merkanooka Haulage
01.2023 - 12.2023
Driver
MGM Bulk
01.2021 - 12.2021
Driver
BIS Industries
01.2020 - 12.2020
Driver
Merkanooka Haulage
01.2018 - 12.2018
Driver
Mineral Resources
01.2016 - 05.2018
Driver
CBI Constructors
01.2014 - 12.2016
MC Driver (SBO)
Toll Energy
08.2010 - 12.2014
Speed Aware - Driver awareness training
National Certificate in Commercial Road Transport -
National Certificate III Transport & Logistics -
BMETS -
Basic Mechanical Engineering Trade Cert