JAMES FORD
Dudley Park,WA
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 6 Plant Operator
WBHO
08.2018 - Current
- After completing Major Surgery and getting final all clear mid 2018, I started of as a Casual Operator on the Main Roads Maggies Creek Crossing works on The Highway between Kunnunurra & Wyndam, Operating various items of Plant till they shutdown for the Wet Season mid December, I was able to transfer to their Telfer Tailings Dam Project in Jan 2019 and am still currently in the role as a fulltime level 6 experienced operator
Casual Agitator Truck operator
BGC & Boral Concrete
09.2015 - 11.2017
- I took on this role whilst undergoing treatment for Aggresive Squamous Cell Carcinoma, working fulltime wasn't an option, due to various surgeries and treatments required to eventually fully regain my health
- I was responsible for delivering concrete at correct specifications (Slump) to a multitude of sites from homes to major building Projects such as Elizabeth Quay
Senior Production Operator Solomon FMG
Theiss Mining
05.2012 - 06.2014
- I was selected to Operate both Graders and WaterCarts within the initial set up of the Caterpiller 793f Autonomous Dumptruck Fleet, as I could be relied upon to work within the Fleet without setting off the proximity alarms, thus causing the entire production to halt
- I was able to advise Caterpiller & Minestar as to Haultrucks were setup and quite often was called upon to operate them prior to them becoming fully Autonomous, in order for them to learn correct route and operation, left due to diagnosis of very aggressive Skin Cancer
Senior Production Operator Mining
Henry Walker Eltin
01.2009 - 05.2012
- Working Production for Consolidated Minerals mining Manganese Woodie Woodie Minesite
Leading Hand / Operator
Leighton
09.2008 - 12.2008
- Engaged as Leading Hand, by Leighton on the Southern Gateway Freeway extension project
Senior Mining Operator
Alcoa
12.2006 - 08.2008
- Operating Plant in Production role at Alcoa's Huntly minesite
Plant Operator
Roche Mining
09.2004 - 12.2005
- Helped to construct the Argyle Diamond Mine Decline acting in a variety of roles
Mining Operator
Alcoa
03.2000 - 09.2004
- I was selected to be trained up to become a mining Plant Operator at Huntly Minesite, very comprehensive course that enabled me to become a Safe Competent Operator with the ability to pass on my knowledge to new operators
Senior Mining Operator
HWE
02.2006 - 11.2006
- Operate plant and help to establish Ngarda a fledgling Indigenous company's initial Contract with Rio Tinto Parraburdoo
Supervisor / Manager
Bunnings Wesfarmers
11.1988 - 03.2000
- I commenced as a Goods Inwards Clerk in 1988 and worked my way up to Supervisor/ Manager, as I was prepared to gain the necessary skills that enabled me to be able to competently run every department of the Store from Trade desk to Nursery etc, left to pursue career in Mining
Education
High School -
Kelmscott SHS
01.1978
University Admission -
TAE
Train the Trainer -
Wesfarmers CCI
01.1993
Supervisory Skills Course -
Wesfarmers CCI
01.1995
Diploma - Store Management
Monash
01.1997
Certificate 111 - Metaliferous Mining
Curtin School of Mines / Alcoa
01.2002
Skills
- Heavy Rigid Haultrucks
- Articulated Haultrucks
- Rigid Watercarts
- Articulated Watercarts
- Grader Operations
- Construction Induction
- Caterpillar Haultrucks
- Komatsu Haultrucks
- Hitachi Haultrucks
- Bell Haultrucks
- Volvo Haultrucks
- Caterpillar Watercarts
- Komatsu Watercarts
- Scania Watercarts
- Rollers
- Wirtgen Stabilisers
- Loaders
- Bobcats
- Forklifts
- Agitator Trucks
- Crushers
- Reclaimers
- Stackers
- Conveyors
Timeline
Level 6 Plant Operator
WBHO
08.2018 - Current
Casual Agitator Truck operator
BGC & Boral Concrete
09.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Production Operator Solomon FMG
Theiss Mining
05.2012 - 06.2014
Senior Production Operator Mining
Henry Walker Eltin
01.2009 - 05.2012
Leading Hand / Operator
Leighton
09.2008 - 12.2008
Senior Mining Operator
Alcoa
12.2006 - 08.2008
Senior Mining Operator
HWE
02.2006 - 11.2006
Plant Operator
Roche Mining
09.2004 - 12.2005
Mining Operator
Alcoa
03.2000 - 09.2004
Supervisor / Manager
Bunnings Wesfarmers
11.1988 - 03.2000
High School -
Kelmscott SHS
University Admission -
TAE
Train the Trainer -
Wesfarmers CCI
Supervisory Skills Course -
Wesfarmers CCI
Diploma - Store Management
Monash
Certificate 111 - Metaliferous Mining
Curtin School of Mines / Alcoa
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