Graham Curreen
NARANGBA,QLD
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in FIFO operations at Merkanooka Haulage. Proven expertise in equipment operation and employee training, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. Recognized for critical thinking and leadership skills, consistently achieving high performance standards in challenging environments. Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating road trucks, dump trucks, off-road trucks, and wheel loaders. Dependable, and hardworking team leader. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Leading Hand (FIFO)
Merkanooka Haulage
Perth, WA
06.2024 - Current
- Operate quad side tipping road trains, wheel loaders , water carts on gold production mine sites.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Supervised staff to ensure efficient performance of tasks, providing guidance and support when needed.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to promote workplace safety culture.
Road Train /Wheel Loader Operator (FIFO)
GLW Freight Management
Coober Pedy, SA
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Operate 360-ton quad road trains in a 24/7 iron ore mining operation, moving iron ore from stockpiles to processing.
- Operate CAT 988K and 992 wheel loaders, loading road trains and train wagons.
- Operate a CAT 740E water cart throughout the site, following the WHS policies.
- Performed pre-start and post-checks on equipment to ensure safe and correct operation.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures during road train and loader operations, reinforcing high safety standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Preformed JHAs. and completed Take5's.
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
Trans Australian Freight Management Pty Ltd
Adelaide, SA
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Operate B Doubles, AB Triples, and Road Trains delivering general freight and mine equipment to various states and sites across Australia.
- Maintained clean driving record with zero traffic violations or incidents across Australia.
- Demonstrated reliability through 99% on-time delivery performance, and exceptional customer feedback.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance standards.
Operations Administrator
Linfox Australia Pty Ltd
Adelaide, SA
07.2016 - 11.2021
- Reporting to the state manager and coordinating drivers and yard staff with daily schedules meeting the required KPIs.
- Managed daily operations and administrative tasks for efficient workflow.
- Maintained accurate records using company-specific software systems.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures.
- Provided support to management during decision-making processes related to operations.
- Created daily schedules for staff members to optimize workflow efficiency.
Plant Operator (FIFO)
TWA Group Pty Ltd
McArthur River Mine, NT
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Operate CAT 785, 777 dump trucks, and water cart within the McArthur River zinc and lead mine site.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
Education
Completed Grade 10 -
Bray Park High School
QLDSkills
- C509 and C510 experience
- Wheel loader experience
- Employee training
- Staff supervision
- Safety compliance
- Dump truck
- Side tipping
- Rear tipping
- Self loading
- Mechanically minded
- 18-speed Road Ranger experience
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- OH&S knowledge
- Equipment operation
- Leadership development
- Communication skills
Additional Training Qualifications
- Multi - Combination license
- Certificate 3 in Transport & Logistics
- OH& S Training
- COR training
- First Aid certificate
- Basic fatigue and Mass management training
Timeline
Leading Hand (FIFO)
Merkanooka Haulage
06.2024 - Current
Road Train /Wheel Loader Operator (FIFO)
GLW Freight Management
03.2023 - 06.2024
Interstate Long Haul Truck Driver
Trans Australian Freight Management Pty Ltd
11.2021 - 03.2023
Operations Administrator
Linfox Australia Pty Ltd
07.2016 - 11.2021
Plant Operator (FIFO)
TWA Group Pty Ltd
07.2013 - 06.2016
Completed Grade 10 -
Bray Park High School