Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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DALE COTTON

Kalgoorlie,WA

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Technician / Rom Loader / Crusher Operator

Yulon Gold
10.2024 - Current

• Crushing (Loader Operations)

• Mills

• CIP/ Leach Tanks

• Operating Cat 330D Excavator

Process Technician

Chinova Resources
03.2024 - 10.2024

• Crushing

• Mills

• Floatation

• Fillter Press

• Gold Room

Process Technician

Northern Star Resources
01.2019 - 2023
  • Operating processing plant in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining the highest level of production possible, including:
  • - Crusher
  • - CIP Circuit
  • - Calcine
  • - Paste Plant
  • - Gold Room
  • - Leach tanks
  • - Monitoring tailings dams
  • Continuous monitoring of centrally controlled plant operations and processes to identify and correct equipment malfunctions
  • Supervise and train new operators on relevant processes and safe equipment operations
  • Actively participating in daily shift change and safety toolbox meetings
  • Liaise with shift supervisor and maintain positive team environment with colleagues
  • Adhere to and follow all company and site-specific WHS policies and procedures

Process Technician | 2IC

Evolution Mining
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Operating processing plant in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining the highest level of production possible and continuously monitor all operations and processes, including:
  • - Crusher
  • - Mills
  • - CIL tanks
  • - Elution
  • - Electrowinning
  • - Acacia
  • - Control room
  • - Gold room
  • - Tailings dam inspections
  • - Commission new processing plant
  • Ensure isolations meet Permit to Work standards and other general Permit Issuer responsibilities
  • Correct equipment malfunctions as quickly as possible to minimise interruptions to production
  • Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining the highest level of production possible, including the operation of:
  • - CAT 980 Loader
  • - CAT 988 Loader
  • - Komatsu PC300 Excavator
  • Complete daily pre-operational maintenance and safety checks on equipment and perform basic maintenance or advise mechanic of issues, where required
  • Liaise with shift supervisor and maintain positive team environment with colleagues
  • Provide training to team members on relevant industry processes and safe equipment operations
  • Actively participating in daily shift change and safety toolbox meetings
  • Adhere to and follow all company and site-specific WHS policies and procedures

Process Technician

Norton Goldfields
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining the highest level of production possible, including the operation of:
  • - CAT 980 Loader
  • - CAT 988 Loader
  • - Komatsu PC300 Excavator
  • - Mobile Sampling Crushing Plant
  • Complete daily pre-operational maintenance and safety checks on equipment and perform basic maintenance or advise mechanic of issues, where required
  • Liaising with shift supervisor and maintain positive team environment with colleagues
  • Provide training to team members on relevant industry processes and safe equipment operations
  • Actively participating in daily shift change and safety toolbox meetings
  • Adhere to and follow all company and site-specific WHS policies and procedures

Process Technician

Focus Minerals
01.2011 - 01.2011

Mobile Crusher Operator

MLG Oz
01.2011 - 01.2011

Process Technician

Norton Goldfields
01.2009 - 01.2011

Nipper

GBF Underground
01.2009 - 01.2009

Process Technician

Norilsk Nickel
01.2008 - 01.2009

Process Technician

Western Mining | BHP Nickel West
01.2005 - 01.2008

Storeman & Counter Sales

Tradelink Plumbing Supplies
01.2004 - 01.2005

Storeman

Reece Plumbing
01.2003 - 01.2004

Process Technician

Integrated Personnel
01.2003 - 01.2003

Surveyor Offsider

Spectrum Surveys
01.2002 - 01.2003

Process Technician

Amdel Laboratory
01.2000 - 01.2002

Education

Certificate II - Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)

Certificate III - Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)

High School Certificate - undefined

Eastern Goldfields Senior High School
01.1994

Skills

  • Experienced in working in harsh conditions and remote or rural locations
  • Well-developed organisational and time management skills
  • Innovative, hands on achiever who demonstrates initiative with a sound work ethic
  • Ability to operate and work independently or within a team environment
  • Strong understanding and commitment to health, safety and environmental protocols
  • A valuable team member, who brings a mix of expertise, reliability, and willingness to work
  • Excellent communication skills with the public and clientele
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude

Certification

  • WA ‘R-C’ Class Drivers Licence
  • O.H.S Certification Australia:
  • - BI (Steam Boiler)
  • - LF (Forklift)
  • Senior First Aid Certificate
  • Enter & Work in Confined Spaces (RII0HS202A)
  • Work Safely at Heights (RII0HS204A)
  • Front End Loader Ticket
  • Excavator Ticket
  • Skip Steer Loader Ticket
  • Fork Lift Ticket
  • Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Ticket
  • IT Integrated Tool Carrier Ticket
  • MARCSTA Certificate

Additional Information

Reference

Pajingo

Shift Boss - Jack Hammond

0487974734

Osbourne

Shift Boss - Paul Skipper

0435215901

Timeline

Process Technician / Rom Loader / Crusher Operator

Yulon Gold
10.2024 - Current

Process Technician

Chinova Resources
03.2024 - 10.2024

Process Technician

Northern Star Resources
01.2019 - 2023

Process Technician | 2IC

Evolution Mining
01.2014 - 01.2018

Process Technician

Norton Goldfields
01.2012 - 01.2014

Process Technician

Focus Minerals
01.2011 - 01.2011

Mobile Crusher Operator

MLG Oz
01.2011 - 01.2011

Process Technician

Norton Goldfields
01.2009 - 01.2011

Nipper

GBF Underground
01.2009 - 01.2009

Process Technician

Norilsk Nickel
01.2008 - 01.2009

Process Technician

Western Mining | BHP Nickel West
01.2005 - 01.2008

Storeman & Counter Sales

Tradelink Plumbing Supplies
01.2004 - 01.2005

Storeman

Reece Plumbing
01.2003 - 01.2004

Process Technician

Integrated Personnel
01.2003 - 01.2003

Surveyor Offsider

Spectrum Surveys
01.2002 - 01.2003

Process Technician

Amdel Laboratory
01.2000 - 01.2002

Certificate II - Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)

Certificate III - Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)

High School Certificate - undefined

Eastern Goldfields Senior High School
DALE COTTON