Chase Watson
Perth ,WA
Summary
Diligent Excavator Operator, highly observant of safety protocols and procedures. Safely and efficiently loads dump trucks and maneuvers machinery in tight quarters if required. As an excavator operator, I pride myself on the ability to complete tasks efficiently and uphold a good understanding of safety. I excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring trucks are tipping at desired locations safely and effectively. Commitment to maintaining safety standards and operating machinery with focus enables success in demanding pit environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Excavator Operator
Rio Tinto
Yandicoogina, WA
11.2024 - Current
- Hitachi 3600/5600-7, Komatsu 5500 Excavator(s)
- Operation of provision modular in conventional mining and Front Runner in autonomous mining
- Production Loading 930e trucks InPit following dig map or worm, following the change in iron ore grade and/or waster blocks. experience in Drop Cuts, Reverse Drop Cuts, Top Loading, Double Benching, Single Flinching, Pulling Batters to design, Digging around Bores and Digging Sumps and Trenches.
Digger Operator
Pilbara Minerals
Pilgangoora, WA
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Hitachi 2000, 2500,2600 Excavator(s)
- Pre- and post-inspection of work area.
- Take 5 and hazard reporting, where required.
- Coordinating with ore spotters to determine grades of ore and waste shown on dig maps and dig tape.
- Directing dump truck operators with positive communications to ensure materials reach desired locations.
- Digging out waste and facing up ore in order not to contaminate the ore with waste.
Digger and Loader Operator
BHP
South Flank, WA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Pre start and Operation of CAT 992 Loader, Komatsu WA1200 Loader, Liebherr 9400/9600 Excavator(s)
- CAT 992 Loader
- General ROM and pit maintenance. Haul Road and intersection development to Desired spec well as windrow heights and Floor clean ups and Leveling
- Building and pushing off waste dumps. Tip head to desired heights as well as keeping floor to level specs
- Floor clean up of Dig Floors if required
- Operation of provision modular in conventional mining
- Komatsu WA1200
- General ROM and pit maintenance. Haul Road and intersection development to Desired spec well as windrow heights and Floor clean ups and Leveling
- Floor clean up of Dig Floors if required
- Building and pushing off waste dumps. Tip head to desired heights as well as keeping floor to level specs
- Operation of provision modular in conventional mining and Front Runner in autonomous mining
- Loading Komatsu 930e Dump Trucks
- Rom Loading - Production Loading 930e trucks off ROM fingers. Selecting desired iron ore grade to crusher bin
- InPit Loading - Production Loading 930e trucks InPit following dig map or worm following the change in iron ore grade and/or waster blocks
- Liebherr 9400/9600 Excavator(s)
- Operation of provision modular in conventional mining and Front Runner in autonomous mining
- Loading Komatsu 930e Dump Trucks
- Production Loading 930e trucks InPit following dig map or worm, following the change in iron ore grade and/or waster blocks. experience in Drop Cuts, Top Loading, Double Benching and Single Flinching and Pulling Batters to design
Mobile Plant Operator
Mineral resources Limited
, WA
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Cat 992k Loaders
- Production Loader operating cat 992 loading komatsu 785, cat 777 and 785 haul trucks
- Loading haul trucks with iron ore, fines and lump using loadrite (to specific target tonnes if required) to designated stockpiles or crusher bin
- Feeding crusher bins
- Haul truck operating
- General clean up of ROM
- Train loading - Using 992 to load specific grade of iron ore in to train wagons, using loadrite to set tonne target (74.5 ton per wagon), making sure dirt in wagons remain central, neat and tidy
- inspect and change out of rollers and screen mats if required, making sure isolations are in place
- General fixed plant work, clean up, hosing, bobcat, excavating
Mobile Plant Operator
Holcim
, WA
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Haul truck.
- Safe operation.
- Pre/Post start check.
- Comply with site policies & procedures.
- Cart ore to designated area.
- Load and haul production Loader.
- Maintain and establish catch bunds & windows.
- Prep drill patterns.
- Feeding crusher bins.
- General clean up.
- Pushing up of stockpiles.
- Keeping ROM organised and tidy
- Grading roads and ramps
- Clean crusher units.
- Change screens.
- Prestart and operate Metso crusher.
- Assist in bomb crew as required.
Skills
Tickets
- Haul truck
- Loader
- Bobcat
- Excavator
- Working at Heights and Confined Space
References
- MRL Crushing Supervisor - Kurt Mcowen 0466511944
- BHP Production Supervisor - Jaxson Tamihere 0421776247
- BHP Production Supervisor - Sammie Bowlsher 0457349076
Timeline
Excavator Operator
Rio Tinto
11.2024 - Current
Digger Operator
Pilbara Minerals
01.2024 - 10.2024
Digger and Loader Operator
BHP
01.2021 - 01.2024
Mobile Plant Operator
Mineral resources Limited
02.2019 - 01.2021
Mobile Plant Operator
Holcim
12.2016 - 05.2019
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