Darren Keath
Cannonvale,QLD
Summary
Experienced multi-skilled operator dedicated to teamwork and achieving a high quality standard of work. Committed to adhering to high safety standards with an excellent record of safety and compliance. Hardworking and fit to carry out whatever task is required.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Bennett Contracting
Adani Coal Mine, Central QLD
11.2021 - Current
- Multi-skilled role operating a variety of machines as well as general labouring.
- Grader work including road formation grading and building pads for pre-construction works.
- Backhoe works laying pipe, services, road crossings, loading trucks and spreading fill.
- Road train work in watercart for road maintenance and dust suppression.
- Truck and dog work for road maintenance and construction.
- Float work driving plant to site loading and unloading.
- Roller works for maintenance and construction.
- General labor digging out grids, bitumen pot holes and installing road signs.
- Completing tasks fast and efficiently.
- Highly flexible and capable in a variety of machines as well as on the ground.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations.
Operator
Breen Resources
Kurnell, Sydney NSW
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Grader work maintaining haul roads.
- Moxy work transferring screened material.
- Compactor work shaping landfill.
- Excavator work loading moxys.
- Hook truck work transporting recycled material.
- Providing on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performing inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
Operator
Martinus Rail
Central QLD
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Worked as a multi-skilled operator for rail construction.
- Worked in a variety of roles including moxys, loaders, rollers, diggers and backhoe.
- Contribute knowledge of bulk earthworks for the construction of 100km of new rail for Adani Coal Mine in Central Queensland.
- Assist in running day to day operations of earthworks.
- Pump water after heavy rainfall as well as use machines to fix haul roads and tidy up site.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
Operator
Lantry Earthmoving
Maitland, Hunter Valley NSW
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Worked countless civil projects with no safety incidents, ensuring full adherence to the safety procedures at each site.
- Quick learner capable of picking things fast, carrying out tasks safely and as required.
- Gained experience in all aspects of civil construction including; bulk earthworks, installing services, laying pipe, concreting, installing pits, machinery maintenance and transporting plant.
- Learned how to operate diggers, moxy, posi track, loader, grader and backhoe to a relatively good standard.
- Was reliable and able to work on any site.
- Greased and maintained equipment.
Farm Hand
Stewart’s Farm
Maitland, Hunter Valley NSW
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Operated tractors and machinery to maintain farm, load trucks and cut turf.
- Laying turf and stacking hay.
- Mowing and general maintenance.
- Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW03.2015
High School Diploma -
St Mary's High School
Maitland, NSW11.2011
Skills
- MC (Manual) Drivers License
- RII Articulated Haul Truck
- RII Grader
- RII Front End Loader
- RII Skid Steer
- RII Excavator
- RII Backhoe
- RII Water Vehicle
- RII Roller
- RII Loading/Unloading Plant
- RII Tele Handler
- VOC Quickcut
References
Tony Lantry Owner Lantry Earthmoving 0408 682 514
Rob Neville Supervisor Martinus Rail 0438 198 737
Terry Stewart Owner Stewart’s Farm 0427 022 026
Andrew Supervisor Breen Resources 0428 849 788
Timeline
Operator
Breen Resources
02.2023 - 09.2023
Operator
Bennett Contracting
11.2021 - Current
Operator
Martinus Rail
05.2020 - 11.2021
Operator
Lantry Earthmoving
01.2015 - 05.2020
Farm Hand
Stewart’s Farm
01.2008 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Newcastle
High School Diploma -
St Mary's High School