A practical operator with a background in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in high-risk industrial environments. At Cleanaway, I’ve led high-pressure water jetting, operated vacuum trucks, and taken charge of on-site team leadership, with a strong focus on both safety and operational efficiency. Through direct experience at major mine sites including FMG, I’ve developed a solid understanding of plant operations, along with strong judgment and problem-solving skills in dynamic field conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Cleanaway Industrial Solution
06.2023 - Current
Performed industrial cleaning and maintenance work across major Australian mine sites including FMG, Roy Hill, FQM, KCGM, and Newmont, as well as oil & gas operations (Santos) and port sites such as Esperance and Bunbury
Conducted a wide range of high-risk, precision tasks including internal tank entry, manual descaling, ultra-high-pressure (UHP) cleaning (up to 3,000 Bar), and remote de-scaling operations
Collaborated with contractors such as King Kira and Selcouth to assist in the setup and operation of HPW boom equipment, enhancing team coordination and technical familiarity with on-site tools
Operated various Vacuum Truck units across the Pilbara and Goldfields regions, including King Vac, Cappellotto, and Spoutvac, gaining extensive experience with Cleanaway’s primary industrial vac truck fleet
Skilled in UHP and pump unit operations, performing tank head cleaning and gunjob tasks with high levels of precision and safety
Operated cyclone units in conjunction with vac trucks to extract and manage silica balls and mol sieve material from gas de-watering vessels
Demonstrated full-cycle proficiency in vac truck operations, from setup and hose configuration to active waste extraction and job completion
Routinely handled hose setup, exclusion zone barricading, JSA and Take 5 preparation, while strictly adhering to HSE protocols and safety procedures
Performed a wide range of hose-down and pressure wash operations in demanding work environments
Operated water carts for dust suppression and road maintenance, contributing to environmental control and operational efficiency on mine and industrial sites
Appointed team leader on select projects, overseeing daily coordination with area leaders, work instruction delivery, crew assignments, and site safety supervision
Leveraged a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive site exposure to develop a deep understanding of FMG OPF plant structures and operational workflows
Military Officer
Korean Army
03.2020 - 06.2022
Oversaw personnel management, training operations, and tactical command for a unit of approximately 70 soldiers, while optimizing internal resource allocation and operational workflows
Responsible for the maintenance and operation of KH-179 towed howitzers, gaining hands-on experience with large-scale hydraulic weapon systems and mechanical troubleshooting
Conducted ballistic calculations and firing data analysis for live-fire missions, demonstrating strong mathematical reasoning and precision in data-based decision-making
Led real-time target identification, battlefield assessment, and tactical planning in a frontline combat unit, developing rapid problem-solving and risk response capabilities under high-pressure environments
Successfully completed various training and operational missions by leveraging leadership, teamwork, and strategic planning skills in dynamic field conditions
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Kyungnam University
South Korea
02-2020
Skills
HR-B Licence (Heavy Rigid Driver’s Licence)
White Card
Confined Space Entry & Gas Test Atmosphere Certificate
Working at Heights Certificate
High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ)
Breathing Apparatus (BA)
Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence
Forklift (LF) Licence
First Aid & CPR
BOSIET
Police Clearance
MSIC
FMG Induction
Newmont Induction
Timeline
Operator
Cleanaway Industrial Solution
06.2023 - Current
Military Officer
Korean Army
03.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Kyungnam University
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