Desmond Andersen
Perth
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Destec Contracting, excelling in safety awareness and equipment operation. Proven track record in enhancing team productivity and quality assurance, while fostering a collaborative work environment. Adept at implementing effective communication strategies and mentoring junior staff to achieve operational excellence.
Experienced with team leadership, focusing on efficient project completion and high-quality results. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to manage team dynamics and workflows. Track record of fostering teamwork and resolving issues promptly to ensure smooth operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Hand Mining
Destec Contracting
Port Hedland, WA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed a strong rapport with staff members through effective communication and leadership skills.
- Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
- Facilitated smooth workflows by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures.
- Promoted safety awareness among the workforce, leading to reduced incidents and accidents on site.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
- Mentored junior staff members to enhance their skills and boost overall team performance.
- Took on extra hours and shifts
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Machine Operations
- Diggers - Loading moxys and bulking out of materials
- Loaders - Loading of road trains and moxys, Stockpiling of materials, loading crushers
- Water Carts - Dust suppression on site
- Service Truck - fueling and greasing of machines on site
- Grader - Maintenance grade of existing haul roads, reform and put in batters on access roads
- Dozer - pushing down materials off the sides of Messas . Ripping and pushing up of Messa floors, pushing through goat tracks for road trains and machine access
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
Crushing Operator
Destec Contracting
Port Hedland, WA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Played key role in process optimization project, resulting in more efficient production line layout.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent unexpected machinery downtime, ensuring continuous production flow.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Commissioning of Metso Jaw and Cone crusher with Tutt Bryant
- Running the day to day and initial set up of circuit
- Directing the best action through superintendents to remove scalps belts and add stacker etc gapping opening and closing of jaw and cone depending on the grade and if we where chasing lump or fines quality lift
- feeding off jaw with loaders etc
- Understanding of running resurge and the right amount to get rock on rock crush and to help choke the cone etc
- The importance of greasing and blowing air filters etc
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Civil Supervisor
BetaPave Pty Ltd
Groote Eylandt
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided effective leadership to civil work crews, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and teamwork.
- Conducted thorough site inspections to identify issues or discrepancies in work quality or specifications before project closure.
- Spearheaded efforts towards environmental sustainability in civil projects by integrating eco-friendly construction techniques whenever feasible.
- Accomplished project goals by defining scope of project and evaluated deadline estimates to implement change orders.
- Reduced project costs by implementing cost-effective construction methods and materials.
- Supervised civil track concreting, demolition works, ground improvement and drainage.
- Resolved conflicts between crew members through mediation and problem-solving strategies.
- Managed subcontractor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of services and adherence to project specifications.
- Mentored junior team members by sharing industry knowledge and best practices
- Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing
- Reforming shoulders and creating batters for resealing
- Form up road/s from sub grade right through to final trim and sealing of road/s
- understanding compaction requirements and material specs
- Running of road crew/s and quarry to complete civil projects on Groote Eylandt
Quarry Site Manager
Rusca Brothers Mining
Katherine, NT
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Streamlined communication channels between various departments for better coordination during project execution.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and open communication among team members.
- Played an active role in community engagement initiatives aimed at fostering positive relationships between the quarry operation and local stakeholders groups or residents living near the site area location
- Collaborated with engineers, geos
- Crushing and screening of hard rock to produce materials from cracker dust throught to -75mm
- Running of multiple screening and crushing circuits on site producing different materials to meet demand and with in tight specs of US Defence (Envelopes) also for BMD and the NT DIPL Specs
- Complete set up of QA onsite from initial crush, testing and report dates/references and stockpiling locations etc
- Maintenance schedules of all machine's, payroll etc
- Implemented environmental protection measures to minimize the impact of quarrying
Site Supervisor Crushing
Rusca Brothers Mining
Roper River, Northern Territory
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Provided clear communication to team members regarding goals, expectations, and individual responsibilities within the project scope.
- Enhanced site safety by implementing strict safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Improved employee morale through consistent leadership support, fostering a positive working environment conducive to productivity.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance routines regularly ensuring optimal performance levels across all machinery used onsite.
- Maintained strong client relationships, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, monitoring performance and offering guidance as needed to ensure alignment with overall project goals.
- Enhanced site safety by implementing rigorous daily inspection routines.
- Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders by providing regular, detailed project updates.
- Optimized labor allocation to meet project milestones ahead of schedule, demonstrating effective team leadership.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Crushing of low grade iron ore
- Output upto 170,000T per month, never less then 70,000T,
- Averaged of 145,000ish per month
- 24hr shifts
- Overseeing 3 crews of 8 fifo from nearest community (180km turn around)
- Organising of scheduled servicing every 250hrs (fitters located 700kms from site
- All parts, consumables and water sent from Darwin
- Finlay Jaw and Cone crusher 984 Screen
- Backing circuit into stockpiles and pushing down with D8 and feeding crusher with 60t Digger, 2 loaders stockpiling
- Sorting site inductions, payroll, daily reports and preparing fortnightly data for invoicing. flights and staff
Civil Site Supervisor
DAC Enterprises
Darwin, NT
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Improved overall project quality by closely monitoring construction activities and addressing any deviations from plans or specifications promptly.
- Optimized resource allocation for ongoing projects through careful planning, forecasting needs accurately based on historical data analysis.
- Promoted cost savings by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors for materials and services required onsite.
- Effectively managed multiple concurrent projects to achieve successful outcomes while maintaining strict schedules and budgets.
- Enhanced project efficiency by implementing effective communication between contractors, engineers, and designers.
- Reduced project costs through efficient materials management and accurate site measurements.
- Proactively identified potential risks, implementing risk mitigation strategies to reduce their impact on project timelines, costs, or quality levels.
- Maintained a safe work environment by conducting regular safety inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Assisted in the training of new team members to enhance overall job performance levels across the department.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by coordinating daily work schedules for team members and subcontractors.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Recruited, placed, and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
- Established and conducted quality control programs to verify construction projects met required quality standards.
- 2 million T bulk out
- Construction of industrial subdivision
- Tolerances of 70mm cut to fill
- construction of road and block access's
- access to sewage pump station
- installation of sewer, water mains and storm water
- able to read plans and designs and use of lasers and Control stations (GPS)
- oversite of all earth works, machinery and staff
Education
High School Diploma -
Taminmin College
Darwin, NT12-1998
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Workplace safety
- Quality assurance
- Materials transport
- Product Inspections
- Willing to learn
- Health and safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Assembly and production
Certification
- NT Driver's License
- White Card
- Front Wheel Loader
- Excavator
Timeline
Leading Hand Mining
Destec Contracting
09.2023 - 02.2024
Crushing Operator
Destec Contracting
09.2023 - 02.2024
Civil Supervisor
BetaPave Pty Ltd
01.2023 - 09.2023
Quarry Site Manager
Rusca Brothers Mining
09.2022 - 01.2023
Site Supervisor Crushing
Rusca Brothers Mining
01.2019 - 09.2022
Civil Site Supervisor
DAC Enterprises
01.2015 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Taminmin College