James MacDonald
Hamilton,Australia
Summary
Energetic and diligent individual with knack for operating heavy machinery and ensuring workplace safety. Possesses foundational understanding of mechanical systems and basic excavation techniques, paired with skills in precise control and coordination. Committed to delivering efficient and high-quality work on every project.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GPS Excavator Operator/Multi Skilled Operator
Douglas Construction and Engerneering
Brisbane, QLD
11.2025 - Current
- Safely load trucks, efficiently in a timely manner.
- Follow/reading plans to Excavate to design for a quality finished product in compliance.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent breakdowns.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to plan and execute project timelines effectively.
- Implemented new procedures that enhanced workflow efficiency on job sites.
- Monitored site conditions to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks proactively.
- Assisted in the coordination of material deliveries to maintain project schedules.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, contributing to project documentation and reporting.
Operator Loading Unit (Critical Equipment) Level 1
WORKPAC
Saraji BMA FIFO from Brisbane
05.2024 - 07.2025
- 7/7 FIFO D/N schedule from Brisbane.
- Operated CAT 90-ton excavator to efficiently, and safely to recovery & stockpile coal.
- Complete daily BMA safety assessments and Take 5 evaluations to uphold safety standards before initiating tasks or adapting to changing conditions.
- Participated in daily pre-start meetings to support team readiness. Maintained consistent work fitness to contribute effectively to team goals.
- Operated Cat 980 and 988 loaders to load trucks safely and productively. Construct earth works for crib hut and go line areas for light and heavy mining equipment. Completed tasks assigned by supervisor while maintaining high quality of work.
- Communication among team members and mine site personnel to ensure safe task completion, including OCEs to enhance workplace safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols by consistently wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Multi Skilled Mobile Plant operator
McCoskers Contracting
BMA Blackwater Coal mine FIFO from Brisbane
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Participated in daily pre-start meetings to align team objectives.
- Complete BMA safes and Take 5 assessments prior to undertaking new tasks.
- Executed safe and efficient operation of Volvo 980 front end loader.
- Operated Volvo articulated haul truck (40t) with a focus on safety protocols.
- Executed pre-start checks to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Fostered positive communication to enhance team collaboration and morale.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols by consistently wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Operator
Highland Quarries Guyra NSW
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Attending pre starts/Toolbox meetings
- Performing pre starts of mobile plants
- Operating Front end loader WA470
- Loading trucks (truck and dog, rigid’s Semi Trucks)
- Stock piling, sweeping the floor, Building ramps
- Operating Komatsu Articulated Haul Truck HM400
- Getting loaded by Excavator
- Operating Excavator Komatsu Rock breaker PC360
- Rock hammer operations, loading trucks
- General labouring (Maintaining the Crusher and machines, General mechanical up keep.
- Communicating with customers
- Working within a small team to keep operations going at a high standard.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Armidale School
Armidale, NSW01.2012
Skills
- Excavator operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Following directions
- Equipment inspection
- Effective communication skills
- Excavation expertise
- Attachment changing
- Site preparation
- Grade checking
- GPS navigation
- Heavy equipment operator
- Time management
- Team building
Certification
- White Card
- Standard 11 Induction
- Coal Board Medical
- Conduct Rigid & Articulated Haul Truck Operations
- Conduct Bulk Water Truck Operations
- Conduct Civil Construction
- Excavator & Dozer Operations
- Conduct Front End Loader
- Operations Conduct Compactor/Roller
Timeline
GPS Excavator Operator/Multi Skilled Operator
Douglas Construction and Engerneering
11.2025 - Current
Operator Loading Unit (Critical Equipment) Level 1
WORKPAC
05.2024 - 07.2025
Multi Skilled Mobile Plant operator
McCoskers Contracting
05.2023 - 05.2024
Operator
Highland Quarries Guyra NSW
11.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
The Armidale School