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Chris Nicholls

Golden Bay ,WA

Summary

I possess the capability to leverage my wide-ranging skills and knowledge acquired from diverse Open cut Mining experience. I am confident in my ability to fulfil the requirements of this position. I am in search of an organization that provides a platform for long-term career growth and personal development. As an industrious, trustworthy, and dedicated professional, I thrive on tackling the challenges inherent in the mining sector. Furthermore, I am eager to pursue additional training and professional development opportunities within the mining industry.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Excavator Operator

Mineral Resources
Mount Marion Lithium Mine Site , WA
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained and operated hydraulic systems on the excavators as well as other heavy equipment.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks of excavator such as fluid levels, hoses, belts and filters.
  • Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
  • Utilized GPS system to accurately grade land surfaces to required specifications.
  • Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
  • Checked all safety devices on machine prior to each shift.
  • Communicated with project supervisors regarding progress of work completed on each job site.
  • Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
  • Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
  • Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
  • Confirmed adherence to safety protocols by team members and followed strict measures to avoid accidents and injuries.
  • Regulated speed and direction of loader or dozer.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Built and maintained inclines and ramps for site personnel.
  • Repaired machinery and replaced gears, bearings and bucket teeth.
  • Reviewed written instructions regarding material movement and excavation to follow specifications.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.

Large Digger Operator

BHP Yandi & Area C
Yandi & Area C, WA
03.2019 - 05.2023
  • Senior operator of PC2500 digging mainly iron ore
  • Performing drop cuts, 1/10 drop cuts
  • Working with 2D systems and GPS
  • Double benching, tailings dams, batters and trimmings, off side and onside loading
  • Loading dump trucks, positive communication and leading while digging and working around and with dozers, graders, and water carts in tight access digging areas, double benching, tail loading, night shift and day works on mainly 2/1 roster
  • Coordinating and liaising with Supervisor and Production manager some Leading Hand duties.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks of excavator such as fluid levels, hoses, belts and filters.
  • Utilized GPS system to accurately grade land surfaces to required specifications.
  • Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
  • Checked all safety devices on machine prior to each shift.
  • Communicated with project supervisors regarding progress of work completed on each job site.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
  • Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
  • Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
  • Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
  • Confirmed adherence to safety protocols by team members and followed strict measures to avoid accidents and injuries.
  • Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.

Large Digger Operator

BGC Windarling Mine
Perth WA
01.2010 - 04.2012
  • Production and hauling using Komatsu PC3000 face shovel and Hitachi 5500 excavator digging mainly iron ore, copper minerals and gold
  • Performing drop cuts, double benching, tailings dams, rom pads, miner civil, Batters and Trimmings, Loading dump trucks, positive communication and leading while digging and working around and with Dozers, Graders, and water carts in tight access digging areas
  • Coordinating and liaising with Supervisor and Production manager some Leading Hand duties
  • Working on ROM pads, Feeding crushers/ Mobile crushers/ Mills and fixed plant feeding
  • Auxiliary digging creating windrows, drop cuts, batters, blast hole plat forms etc.

All Rounder Excavator - Grader - Water Card Operator

Val way Earth Moving Company
03.2005 - 01.2010
  • Operating all excavator machinery from Cat 30T final trim works to Hitachi 1900 constructing pad instalment working to BHP PEAHARS
  • Rehabilitation work, production digging, process work alongside and in open pit such as Whaleback, Area C, South Flank, Willaura within the Pilbara region.

Plant Operator

SADB/ ETSA/ Willunga NBN FRS (Civil Construction)
01.2001 - 03.2005
  • Operating a wide range of earth moving equipment varying from Front End Loaders, Graders, Skid Steers, Backhoes and Excavators to provide underground service installations using a complete range of trenchless and conventional construction technique as well as fina trim works
  • Installation included communications, rock breaker crushers and electricity, water, sewer, gas and soil remediation
  • Assisting with Vemer Dill Rigs in operational drilling underground
  • Operating water carts and Vacuum trucks as support vehicles for drills rigs on site
  • GPS drill track and location of drill rods.

Landscape contractor

NICHOLLS LANDSCAPING
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Within the line of work as a landscaper I mainly operated excavators for the building and preparation of retaining walls and pad set up
  • Usage of rock breakers, rippers and crushers
  • Sub house divisions and plumbing installations
  • Operate to load tippers and clear debris
  • Operation of backhoes for rubble and sand for use of landscaping operations
  • Mainly operating 15t to 30t.

Education

Government of South Australia Construction White Card -

0647-00007965-01
10.2025

Mine Employees Health Surveillance card -

08.2016

Work zone traffic management -

no.112-917
06.2015

Allen Training Apply First Aid HLTFA301B -

Cert no. 31923 210127
03.2014

Cert 11 Ambulance first responder Qual (ERT) -

01.2014

Rail safety & Environment Awareness -

ID no:X04509
12.2013

Owner / Director -

Nicholls Landscape Company
01.2008

Landscape & Builders VOC courses -

Microsoft Office Applications -

BHP Area C, Port Headland, Newman, Perth Inducted employee -

no 142012

Member of ERT (Emergency Services Response Team) Ambulance first responder -

2013

Senior first aid (St Johns) -

Skills

  • Coach
  • Mentor
  • Assist personnel
  • Safe practices
  • Understanding of relevant State statutory Acts and regulations
  • Quality Large production digger meeting KPI’s
  • Qualified and experienced loader, excavator, skid steer and forklift operator
  • High standard of communication
  • Interactive and interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Motivate and influence others
  • Committed to SAFETY in the workplace
  • Lead by example
  • Follow company focus
  • Team player
  • Understanding and knowledge of mining operations
  • Leading Hand capabilities
  • Pre-operational equipment inspections
  • Trench work
  • Following Directions
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Effective communication skills
  • Maintenance duties
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • New Employee Training
  • Safety Procedures
  • Knowledge of machines
  • Machine Operation
  • Computer Skills
  • Analytical

Accomplishments

  • 1993- Year 12 Sports Captain
  • 1994 - All Queensland Australian Band
  • 1998 - Represented Australia Basketball Association
  • 2000 – Represented SA State Football
  • Qualified Rescue PADI Diver
  • Member and player 2010 – 2011 a grade footballer
  • Best and Fairest South East Country 2005 – Border Districts Ass
  • South East Sate player 2005

Earthmovingplantoperated

  • Front End Loader 966/988
  • Excavators from Komatsu 30T/ 45T/1200T/1250T/1900T/PC2000/PC2500/PC/3000, Hitachi 30T – 1900/3600 CAT 30T/2000/Libherr 966
  • Dozers Cat D9, D10
  • Dump Trucks Cat 777F, Komatsu 775, 785, 795

Telephone

0422 056 628

References

  • Jake Aldridge Mineral Rerscources Supervisor - 0438 750 399
  • Peter Blankenshaw, MACA 2Ic, WA, 0434 929 944
  • Matthew Smith Mineral Resouces Supervisor - 0433 348 375

Languages

  • English
  • Australian

Certification

  • RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations (RIIMPO301E Conduct hydraulic excavator operations)
  • RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations (RIIMPO308F Conduct tracked dozer operations)

Timeline

Excavator Operator

Mineral Resources
06.2023 - Current

Large Digger Operator

BHP Yandi & Area C
03.2019 - 05.2023

Large Digger Operator

BGC Windarling Mine
01.2010 - 04.2012

All Rounder Excavator - Grader - Water Card Operator

Val way Earth Moving Company
03.2005 - 01.2010

Plant Operator

SADB/ ETSA/ Willunga NBN FRS (Civil Construction)
01.2001 - 03.2005

Landscape contractor

NICHOLLS LANDSCAPING
01.1999 - 01.2001

Government of South Australia Construction White Card -

0647-00007965-01

Mine Employees Health Surveillance card -

Work zone traffic management -

no.112-917

Allen Training Apply First Aid HLTFA301B -

Cert no. 31923 210127

Cert 11 Ambulance first responder Qual (ERT) -

Rail safety & Environment Awareness -

ID no:X04509

Owner / Director -

Nicholls Landscape Company

Landscape & Builders VOC courses -

Microsoft Office Applications -

BHP Area C, Port Headland, Newman, Perth Inducted employee -

no 142012

Member of ERT (Emergency Services Response Team) Ambulance first responder -

2013

Senior first aid (St Johns) -

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