Gary Armstrong
Beeliar,WA
Summary
A reliable and results-orientated team player that communicates with all levels of staff. A dedicated worker who has an excellent work ethic and believes in the highest standards of safety and quality control. Achieves objectives with a flexible approach and good time management. Works well autonomously and as part of a team. A systematic approach secures consistently high results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Load and Haul
Rio Tinto
09.2009 - 07.2022
- Trainer and Assessor
- Train on Autonomous Operations
- Competent on Graders 16G, 16M, 14
- Competent on Wheel dozer
- Competent in Mobile rock breaker
- Competent on Loaders Kamatsu 900, 980, IT, Cat 988
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Development Drill and Blast
DT Workforce
01.2009
- Operate water cart (Scania & Mack) filling drills, wetting roads
- Operate loader (IT 930)
- Operate loader (900)
- Operate tip truck
- Dogging
- Dangerous goods license.
Plant/Crusher Operator
- Operate train load out (load trains)
- Operate Rock breaker
- General plant duties
- Dogging
- Fork truck
- Operate Bobcat
- Operate water cart (Scania)
- Operate loader (IT 930)
- Operate tip truck
- Operate lube truck
- Working at Heights
- Working in Confined spaces.
Loader/Plant/Crusher Operator
DT Workforce
07.2008
- Operate 988 Front End Loader
- Operate process equipment
- Dogging
- Fork truck
- Operate stacker
- Operate Bobcat
- Operate Excavator
- (Rock Breaker)
- Operate Roller
- Crusher control room operation
- Working at Heights
- Working in Confined spaces.
Loader/Plant/Crusher Operator
DT Workforce
01.2008
- Operate Komatsu 900 Front End Loader
- Operate process equipment
- Dogging
- Operate Bobcat
- Operate PT Loader
- Operate Moxy Water Cart
- Operate Tip Truck
- Working at Heights
- Working in Confined spaces.
Loader/Plant/Crusher Operator
Crushing Services Industries
06.2007
- Operate 988 Front End Loader
- Operate process equipment
- Dogging
- Operate Bobcat
- Operate Excavator
- (Rock breaker)
- Crusher control room operation
- Operate screens
- Working at Heights
- Working in Confined spaces.
Production Operator
Wesbeam
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Operate process equipment
- Package product
- Operate mobile plant
- Quality control
- Product sampling.
Production Operator/Permit Acceptor/Safety Representative
Minara Resources (Murrin Murrin site)
10.2004 - 10.2005
- Operate IT Loader
- Operate Tip Trucks
- Dogging
- Operate other associated plant
- Permit acceptor
- 2nd IC Safety Representative
- Transfer chemicals
- Product packaging
- Quality sampling
- Product loading onto sea containers
- Complete logbooks
- Communication production
- Operate safely per safety procedures
- Operate valves on autoclaves
- Stores requisitioning
- Receive relevant training
- Experience with VDUs and PLC’s
- Working at Heights
- Working in Confined spaces.
Plant Operator/Permit Acceptor/Safety Representative
Brambles Murrin Murrin
03.2004 - 10.2004
- Front End Loader operating: Cat 950 & 970, Komitsu 500
- Tip Truck operating
- Bobcat operating
- Forklift operating
- Dogging
- Permit writing
- Permit acceptor
- Job Safety Analysis writing
- On-the-job training of new operators
- Working without supervision
- Safety Representative.
Plant Operator and Supply Assistant
Integrated Workforce
05.2002 - 03.2004
- Store picking and packing - hardware
- Store picking and packing - bread
- Rental equipment picking and packing
- Front End Loader operating: Cat 950
- Forklift operating
- 45t Truck operating
- Bobcat operating
- 10t Hiab operation
- Weighing and reporting of loads
- Basic ongoing maintenance of truck and bobcat
- Loading of products onto trucks
- Truck delivery and unloading of hire equipment
- Safe operations of plant often in public area
- Fuelling of plant and recording of consumable use
- Bulk mail collection via truck for Australia Post
- Bread packing and delivery to shops for Tip Top.
Process Operator (product handling)
Tiwest Joint Venture
01.1999 - 03.2002
- Commissioning of dry mill
- Use the MIMS system for planning work and ordering parts
- Requisition of goods
- Product movement via computer systems
- Heavy equipment operating incl.: Front End Loader, Bobcat, Forklift, Hiab, and tip truck
- Train and truck loading and unloading
- Logging of loading and unloading activities (weights etc.) on a computer system
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Machine adjustment for grade, process, and condition control
- Emergency response team member
- Informal supervision of new starters.
Process Operator (condition monitoring)
Tiwest Joint Venture
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Requisitioning of goods
- Consultation with suppliers on products
- Plan routine maintenance on lubrication systems for shutdowns
- Maintenance of bearings, motors, tables, jigs, HR & magnetic machines, etc
- Manual lubrication of machines
- Lubrication oil sampling
- Installation of automatic lubricators
- Monitor performance, refill, or replace automatic lubricators
- Review results of lubrication oil analysis
- Vibration trending and analysis
- Work with safe operating and environmental procedures
- Emergency response team member.
Process Operator (control room/plant)
Tiwest Joint Venture
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Heavy equipment operating incl.: Front End Loader, Bobcat, Forklift and Hiab, and dump truck
- Control room operating
- Goods requisitioning
- Process operating
- Commissioning operations
- Product sampling and analysis
- Grade control
- Operate electromagnetic separation plant
- Machine and plant monitoring including adjustments were required
- Maintain a safe and clean place of work
- Practice the site safety and environmental procedures and policies
- Emergency response team member
- Operation of VDU’s and PLC’s.
Supervisor/Team Leader for Roof Tiling team (Sub-Contractor)
Monier Roofing Division
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Roof tiling
- Supervision, recruitment and training of employees
- Running business
- Quoting
- Practice health and safety measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Balga Senior High School
Balga, WA12.1980
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment monitoring
- Equipment Inspection
- Machine Maintenance
- Crushing Process Knowledge
- Safety trained
- Time Management
- Verbal Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Calm Under Pressure
Certificates Courses Licenses
- PLC Control - Minara Resources (2005)
- DCS Control - Minara Resources (2005)
- Permit Systems - Permit Acceptor - Minara Resources (2004 & 2005)
- Permit to Work Systems - Minara Resources (2004 & 2005)
- SafeMate - Minara Resources (November 2004)
- Anti-discrimination - Minara Resources (November 2004)
- Fitness for Work - Minara Resources (November 2004)
- Safety Representative - I.F.A.P. Safety Representative Course (July 2004)
- Drivers Licence - A HC L
- Front End Loader Operator Course - I.F.A.P. (Sept 2007)
- Senior First Aid - St John Ambulance Australia
- Hiab Ticket - O.H.S. Certification Australia (Hiab Operator Course 1997)
- Forklift Truck Operator Course - I.F.A.P. (2005)
- Dogman Ticket - O.H.S. Certification Australia (Dogman Course 1997)
- Skid Steer Loader Operator Course - I.F.A.P. (Sept 2007)
- Work Safely at Heights - Elevated Work Platform Assoc. of Australia Inc. (June 2007)
- Dangerous Goods & Hazard Management - Emergency Planning & Response Systems WA Pty Ltd
- Confined Spaces - Working in Confined Spaces (July 2007)
- Rope Rescue - Institute of Emergency Response Services (Basic Rope Rescue 1995)
- Breathing Apparatus - Institute of Emergency Response Services (Self Contained Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus Course 1995)
- Fire & Rescue Fire Fighting - FESA (Basic Fire Fighting Course 1995)
- Bush Fires Board - S33/94 Bush Fire Fighter’s Course 1994
Golf, riding Motorbike, Gardening, Walking dogs
Enjoy playing golf with friends once a week, I try to get out on my Motorbike twice a week for long rides to explore, enjoy taking my dogs for long walks, and also playing around in my garden on the weekends.
- Spending time with the family
- Swimming at the beach
- Fishing
References
Rob Fowler, Rio Tinto, 0409145973
David Gwilly Rio Tinto Supervisor 0428711522
Timeline
Load and Haul
Rio Tinto
09.2009 - 07.2022
Development Drill and Blast
DT Workforce
01.2009
Loader/Plant/Crusher Operator
DT Workforce
07.2008
Loader/Plant/Crusher Operator
DT Workforce
01.2008
Loader/Plant/Crusher Operator
Crushing Services Industries
06.2007
Production Operator
Wesbeam
10.2005 - 06.2007
Production Operator/Permit Acceptor/Safety Representative
Minara Resources (Murrin Murrin site)
10.2004 - 10.2005
Plant Operator/Permit Acceptor/Safety Representative
Brambles Murrin Murrin
03.2004 - 10.2004
Plant Operator and Supply Assistant
Integrated Workforce
05.2002 - 03.2004
Process Operator (product handling)
Tiwest Joint Venture
01.1999 - 03.2002
Process Operator (condition monitoring)
Tiwest Joint Venture
01.1996 - 01.1999
Process Operator (control room/plant)
Tiwest Joint Venture
01.1991 - 01.1996
Supervisor/Team Leader for Roof Tiling team (Sub-Contractor)
Monier Roofing Division
01.1987 - 01.1989
Plant/Crusher Operator
High School Diploma -
Balga Senior High School
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