Jamie Cotton
Summary
Multi-skilled, reliable and hardworking individual who is enthusiastic about learning new skills to pursue a career within the mining industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Articulated Haul Truck Operator
McCoskers Contracting
03.2024 - Current
- Performed daily operation of Articulated haul trucks for Rio Tintos' rehabilitation project, based in Gove, NT.
- Actively contributed to site safety by identifying and reporting potential hazards in the work environment.
- Contributed to the achievement of production targets through consistent adherence to loading guidelines and procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly operating new equipment models as they were introduced into the fleet, including 30, 40 and 60 Tonne varieties.
- Routinely Identified faulty plant and equipment ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Labourer/Operator
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated front deck and zero turn Kubota lawn care vehicles, following safety protocols to prevent accidents.
- Operated New Holland tractor and slasher to maintain local roadways and Aerodrome.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed routine equipment inspections and maintenance to keep tools and plant functional for projects.
- Daily operation of LR and MR Trucks and trailers.
- Maintained knowledge of council policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
Tractor Operator
Mackays Group
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated a variety of tractors(John Deere 6R+7R. Kubota M9540 and Case Magnum) to complete herbicide spot spraying, slashing, fertilising and hilling up for sugarcane crops using Trimble GPS system.
- Operated zero-turn ride on mower.
- Received regular supervised training on Caterpillar Front End Loader and Toyota Forklift
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure good working order and regularly inspected and cleaned attachments.
- Performed duties in accordance with company standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Completed general farm duties.
Telecommunication Technician
Lendlease/Service Stream
04.2017 - 11.2021
- NBN Fibre optic Technician ( FTTC, FTTB ).
- NBN Copper Technician( FTTC, FTTN ).
- NBN HFC Technician.
- Cable Hauler/Rod Roper.
- Service locating.
- Vac truck Supervisor( N2P ).
- Communications network conduit blockage assessment and remediation.
- In field design of civil build plans and cost estimation for network pit and pipe and customer lead ins.
- Telstra/NBN network scope and redesign.
- Spotter for high risk EWP and pole work.
- Experience working in high risk environments and confined spaces.
- Performed duties in accordance with Lendlease standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Field Scoper
Telstra
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Validating fitness of pit and pipe network for NBNco.
- Address validation and lead in assessment for HFC network.
- HFC network design.
- Identifying HFC devices, pit and cables types.
- Established thorough understanding of Telstra HSE safety and risk management procedures.
- Field scoping for Rod and Rope, Long Haul and Spitwater teams.
- Supervising/advising team of 22 field scopers.
Rod and Roper
DATATEL Via Corcoran Contracting Subcontractor
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Leadership roles within Rod and Rope, long haul and spit water/remediation activity.
- Assisting and working directly with Telstra employees including Fieldscopers, designers and team leaders.
- Extensive experience with the Telstra network, FTTP and FTTN.
- Ability to read plan maps and confidently identify various types of pits and manholes.
- Undertaking Telstra procedures on a daily basis.
- Competently understanding and completing a JSEA safety checklist at the beginning of every work day
- FIFO all over the East Coast of Austrlia.
Carpenters Trade Assistant
Inlink Constructions Via Scott Davies - Contractor
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Installation of interior steel frames for high rise unit block.
- Installation of Gyprock sheeting.
- Installation of external soffit and acoustic insulation.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Used nail guns, saws and grinders safely and without incident.
- Effectively used pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
Retail Assistant
Canungra Hotel
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Opening and closing procedures.
- Stock replenishment.
- Routine stocktake.
- Ensured that appropriate levels of inventory for product lines are maintained and ordered.
- Balancing tills.
- Local stock deliveries.
Maintenance Groundskeeper
Sunset Heights Property Management
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Lawn mowing, brush cutting, hedging, tree removal.
- Mulching and weed control.
- Gutter and window cleaning.
- Routine maintenance of 80 properties.
Mill Operator
T&T Grains
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Unloading B-Double grain trucks with tractor PTO auger into holding silos.
- Loading stock onto customer vehicles using forklift.
- Batching machine operation.
- Product labelling and packaging.
- Maintain inventory of factory items and record consumption.
- Inspect finished goods for quality assurance.
- Maintenance of factory work stations.
- Stock replenishment.
Farm Hand
Que Sera Farm
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Maintained daily care schedule for 23 warmblood horses.(Rugging, feeding, first aid)
- Maintained fences and irrigation.
- Assisted in beef cattle mustering, branding and dipping.
- Operated tractors to plow and fertilize soil.
- Operated tractors to spray weeds with boom sprayer and spot treatment.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
Education
Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal - Maritime Studies
Cairns Maritime International College
Cairns, QLD08.2022
BTEC National Diploma in Music Performance - Music Performance
Stoke-on-trent College
Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, UK07.2009
Skills
- Experienced Articulated haul truck operator
- Experienced accredited Telecommunication Technician(Fiber optic, Copper, HFC)
- Competent and confident plant and machinery operator
- Proficient mechanical and 12v electrical system knowledge aiding in maintenance, diagnosis and repair of equipment and vehicles
- RIIMPO337E Conduct Articulated Haul Truck Operations
- RIIMPO338E Conduct Rigid Haul Truck Operations
- Cert 2 in Maritime Operations(Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
- VHF Radio Licence
- First aid and CPR trained
- Enter and work in confined spaces accreditation
- BTEC National Diploma in Music Performance
References
References available on request
Hobbies
- 4wding.
- Camping.
- Fishing.
- Hiking.
- Sailing.
- Writing, recording and performing music.
Timeline
Articulated Haul Truck Operator
McCoskers Contracting
03.2024 - Current
Labourer/Operator
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
04.2023 - 03.2024
Tractor Operator
Mackays Group
09.2022 - 04.2023
Telecommunication Technician
Lendlease/Service Stream
04.2017 - 11.2021
Field Scoper
Telstra
01.2016 - 04.2017
Rod and Roper
DATATEL Via Corcoran Contracting Subcontractor
10.2014 - 01.2016
Carpenters Trade Assistant
Inlink Constructions Via Scott Davies - Contractor
04.2014 - 10.2014
Retail Assistant
Canungra Hotel
01.2013 - 04.2014
Maintenance Groundskeeper
Sunset Heights Property Management
04.2012 - 01.2013
Mill Operator
T&T Grains
10.2011 - 04.2012
Farm Hand
Que Sera Farm
04.2011 - 10.2011
Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal - Maritime Studies
Cairns Maritime International College
BTEC National Diploma in Music Performance - Music Performance
Stoke-on-trent College
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