Jake Maron

• Installed and maintained large-scale chain mesh fences, Colorbond fencing, and retaining walls across various Rio Tinto sites
• Participated in post-storm recovery efforts in the community, including damaged fencing repairs
• Led selected chain mesh fencing and clearing projects, managing site layout, material coordination and task delegation to crew members.
• Operated a range of machinery for excavation, material transport, and site preparation, including:

- Articulating dump trucks (1000+ hours) for haul road construction

- Telehandlers for efficient material handling around site

- Skid steers for site preparation, vegetation clearing, slashing, and general operations

- Excavators for earthmoving and trenching

- Loaders (limited use) for material loading and transport

• Supported tradespeople in steel structure assembly, painting, and other construction tasks
• Assisted with concreting, including formwork setup, mixing, pouring, screeding and finishing
• Performed duties safely and efficiently in high-temperature, high-risk environments
• Assisted in a mechanical yard with servicing and repairing heavy equipment, enhancing my mechanical skills and understanding of machinery maintenance.
• Worked alongside Tasman Power electricians on small-scale gas projects, developing practical experience in electrical systems and reinforcing safe work practices in live environments.
• Proficient in preparing mining safety documentation (JHAs, SWMS, Take 5s) to support compliance and safe work practices

• Operated small excavators for tasks such as digging, lifting, and moving materials.
• Utilised stand-on loaders for transporting heavy loads and materials across the farm.
• Operated lawn mowers for maintaining large areas of grass and vegetation.
• Used chainsaws and whipper snippers for tree trimming, clearing and managing overgrown areas.