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CRAIG GIBSON

Cooktown,QLD

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in plant machinery and operational processes, skilled in leveraging strong troubleshooting abilities to maintain equipment functionality and ensure seamless operations. Proven track record of adhering to safety protocols while optimizing production workflows for maximum efficiency demonstrates a commitment to excellence. Eager to explore diverse opportunities in social or environmental work that foster new challenges and facilitate personal growth. Passionate about contributing to innovative projects that positively impact communities and the environment.

Overview

2020
2020
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Operator

Rio Tinto
2023 - 2025
  • Operating Skid Steer
  • Operating Ship-loader
  • Operating D11T
  • Operating D11R
  • Ensured optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall production efficiency.
  • Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness.


During my time with Rio Tinto, I took 4 months Parental Leave. While on Parental Leave I did casual work for Overland Plant Hire south of Coen where I operated an Excavator loading trucks and maintaining the gravel pits. I also operated a pad-foot Roller during my time with OPH.

Operator

Workpac - Shiploader
01.2020 - 2023
  • Operating Skid Steer
  • Operating Ship-loader
  • Operating D11T
  • Operating D11R
  • Plant operator
  • Gained Port Msic Card
  • Gained Civil Safety card
  • Plant Operator

Operator

Cape Flattery Silica Mine
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Operated front end loader
  • Operated digger
  • Operated water cart
  • Operated D10 Bulldozer
  • Operated shiploader
  • Plant Operator
  • Operated Movy Truck

Labourer

Spillers Quality Corrosion Control
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Sand blasting.
  • Gained skills within workplace health and safety.
  • Worked individually
  • Worked as part of a team hoisting.

Operator

Hopevale Quarry
08.2008 - 01.2014
  • Operated a CAT 769C and CAT 785C dump trucks.
  • Operated CAT 792G, 980G & 992G front end loaders loading trucks, crushing plants, trucks, and road maintenance.
  • Operator of Cat 345D excavator at the face of the pit for loading dump trucks, constructing and maintaining bunds and General stripping for blast preparation (Heavy Rigid only).
  • Operator of water truck for dust suppression and compaction of haul roads.
  • Pre-start and post checks of all mobile equipment and their registers.
  • Use of essential lock out, shift change over and out of service tags and their registers.
  • Familiar with toolbox, hazard, incident, near miss, take five, required work permits and JSA preparation and participation.
  • Relief fixed crushing plant operator (hard rock) and its general maintenance

Stock Control

Hopevale Food Store
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Fork lift operator
  • Packing and unpacking of goods.
  • Supervising the unloading of stock take trucks

Labourer

Neville Bowen Snr
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Operated timber mill.
  • Operated chainsaw.
  • Use of various power tools.

Civil Construction Labourer

Hopevale Aboriginal Shire Council
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Physical labour
  • Filing paperwork.
  • Use of powertools.

Education

Year 8-12 -

Abergowrie College
01.2007

Skills

  • Excellent physical dexterity required within a mechanical role
  • Good analytic and problem-solving skills
  • Active listener and being able to work within a team environment
  • Basic knowledge of computers and other electronics
  • Excellent time management skills adhering to a strict timeframe
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Confident driver in a manual and or automatic vehicle
  • Willing to undertake training to further my experience

Certification

  • Manual Drivers Licence - Confident off-road driver
  • RIIMPO301D Conduct Hydraulic Excavator Operations
  • RIIMPO308D Conduct Tracked Dozer Operations
  • RIIMPO304D Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
  • Certificate III Surface Extraction Operations
  • CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in The Construction Area
  • Komatsu D275AX-5E0

Interests

  • Fishing & Hunting
  • Being Out-doors
  • Competing in Rodeo Events


Timeline

Operator

Workpac - Shiploader
01.2020 - 2023

Operator

Cape Flattery Silica Mine
01.2014 - 01.2020

Labourer

Spillers Quality Corrosion Control
01.2013 - 01.2014

Stock Control

Hopevale Food Store
01.2010 - 01.2013

Labourer

Neville Bowen Snr
01.2009 - 01.2010

Operator

Hopevale Quarry
08.2008 - 01.2014

Civil Construction Labourer

Hopevale Aboriginal Shire Council
01.2008 - 01.2009

Plant Operator

Rio Tinto
2023 - 2025

Year 8-12 -

Abergowrie College
CRAIG GIBSON