Crete Hinchliff
Rockingham,Australia
Summary
Dedicated FIFO Mining Professional with significant experience in iron ore, gold, and environmental mining operations in Western Australia. Skilled in navigating physically demanding remote environments while prioritizing safety and productivity. Committed to fostering teamwork and delivering results in challenging conditions.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility All Rounder
Civeo
Perth, WA
06.2026 - Current
- Operated as a Utility All Rounder across multiple departments in remote FIFO camp, ensuring smooth operations.
- Providing housekeeping services, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accommodation rooms and common areas.
- Working as a kitchen hand, assisting with food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining food safety standards.
- Served customers in bar and retail areas, providing professional customer service and enhancing guest experience.
- Performing mine site cleaning duties and maintaining clean, safe work environments.
- Followed safety protocols while executing various tasks on site, contributing to a safe work environment. in accordance with site procedures while adapting to a variety of roles and priorities.
Utility All Rounder
Sodexo
Perth , WA
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Same job and tasks as Civeo. Worked mostly in Housekeeping but also worked across Kitchen and Dining, Mine site cleaning and Bar/Retail
Environmental Field Technician
Biologic Environmental Survey
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborated on Rio Tinto and BHP mine sites in Pilbara to ensure environmental compliance and support sustainable practices.
- Assisted with data collection and environmental surveys supporting mining operations.
- Performed field work in remote mining sites to gather environmental data.
- Worked long hours in challenging terrains to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained high safety standards and successfully complied with daily drug and alcohol testing.
- Assisted in data collection and environmental surveys to provide critical insights for mining operations and enhance regulatory adherence.
Metallurgical Technician
Metallurgy Pty Ltd
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared ore samples for assay testing to ensure accurate analysis.
- Conducted routine testing and recorded accurate results.
- Operated crushing, screening and laboratory equipment safely.
- Collaborated with metallurgists and technicians to meet production targets.
- Conducted equipment safety inspections and maintained cleanliness in work areas to support safe operations.
Metallurgical Technician (FIFO)
Fortescue Metals Group
Newman
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Worked on a fly-in, fly-out basis in a remote mining site. within a large mining operation.
- Conducted ore sample preparation and laboratory testing to support quality control.
- Performed ore sample preparation and laboratory testing.
- Adhered to safety protocols in a mining environment.
- Collaborated with production teams to consistently achieve daily operational targets.
Geology Technician (FIFO)
Northern Star Resources
Jundee
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with geologists on ore sampling and testing to ensure quality data collection.
- Conducted specific gravity testing on mineral samples to determine density and composition.
- Performed specific gravity testing to support mineral analysis and resource evaluation.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working around active mining operations.
- Documented and organized geological records to maintain compliance and facilitate data accessibility.
Metallurgical Technician/Sampler
Fortescue Metals Group
04.2017 - 12.2017
XRF Technician
SGS
03.2013 - 04.2014
Laboratory Technician
ALS
09.2011 - 01.2013
Education
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia, NZSkills
- Understanding mining processes
- Food safety compliance
- Safety commitment
- Physically fit and capable of manual labor
- Attendance reliability
- Teamwork and independence
- Calm under pressure
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Personal Information
- Driving License: Current Australian Manual Driver's Licence
- References: Available upon request.
- Work Permit: Full Australian Working Rights
Certification
Advanced Resuscitation, First Aid, Aquatic Rescue, Elements of Shipboard Safety, Skippers Ticket, PADI Open Water Diver, Certificate in Marine Tourism, Current Australian Manual Driver's Licence, Full Australian Working Rights
Timeline
Utility All Rounder
Civeo
06.2026 - Current
Utility All Rounder
Sodexo
06.2024 - 11.2025
Environmental Field Technician
Biologic Environmental Survey
06.2023 - 11.2024
Metallurgical Technician
Metallurgy Pty Ltd
10.2021 - 04.2022
Metallurgical Technician (FIFO)
Fortescue Metals Group
01.2019 - 09.2021
Geology Technician (FIFO)
Northern Star Resources
12.2017 - 12.2018
Metallurgical Technician/Sampler
Fortescue Metals Group
04.2017 - 12.2017
XRF Technician
SGS
03.2013 - 04.2014
Laboratory Technician
ALS
09.2011 - 01.2013
Kaitaia College