Joshua Panapa
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Highly experienced Mining Machine Operator with over 10 years’ experience across open-cut mining, civil construction and earthmoving operations throughout Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales.
Extensive experience operating D11, D10, D8 and D7 Dozers, Hitachi 2600–3600 Excavators, CAT 777, 785 & 793 Haul Trucks, Graders, Loaders and Water Carts in high-production mining environments.
Recognised for working safely, achieving production targets, operating GPS-guided equipment and maintaining high equipment standards. A reliable FIFO operator with a strong work ethic, excellent attendance record and commitment to safe, productive operations.
Overview
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Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mining Production Operator
Mineral Resources
Kalgoorlie , WA
01.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Mineral Resources (MRL) | Kalgoorlie WA
January 2024 – Present
- Operated D10T and D11 dozers to support efficient production mining operations.
- GPS dozer operations.
- Bulk pushing and slot pushing.
- Tip head and stockpile management.
- Performed flat topping and pit floor clean-up for optimal site conditions.
- Operate 14–24M graders.
- Operate Hitachi 2600–3600 excavators.
- Maintained safe operating practices, contributing to consistent achievement of production targets.
Mining Operator
Mineral Resources
Kalgoorlie , WA
01.2024 - Current
- Production Mining
- GPS Dozer Operation
- D11 / D10 / D8 / D7 Dozers
- Hitachi Excavators (30T–3600T)
- CAT Haul Trucks (777/785/793)
- 14M–24M Graders
- Loaders & Water Carts
- Stockpile Management
- Slot Pushing
- Bulk Pushing
- Flat Topping
- Tip Head Operations
- Pit Floor Clean-up
- Earthmoving
- Daily Pre-start Inspections
- Hazard Identification
- Safe Work Procedures
- Team Leadership
- Radio Communications
- High Production Mining
Mining Operator
Maca
Perth, WA
05.2022 - 07.2026
- Machine OperatorMACA | Perth WAMay 2022 – July 2022
- GPS dozer operations.
- Stockpiling.
- Pit floor clean-up.
- Tip head maintenance.
- Production earthmoving.
Mining Operator
Atlas (Yellow Iron Gleet)
Balranald
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Machine OperatorAtlas (Yellow Iron Fleet) | Balranald NSWJuly 2022 – January 2024
- Operated D7, D8, D10 and D11 dozers.
- MMU loading operations.
- GPS dozer work.
- Bulk pushing and stockpile management.
- Excavator operation (20T–3600T Hitachi).
- Loaded CAT 777, 785 and 793 haul trucks.
- Assisted with graders, loaders and water carts when required.
Mining Operator
Piacentini and Son
Adelaide , SA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Machine OperatorPiacentini & Son | Adelaide SAOctober 2021 – May 2022
- Operated heavy earthmoving equipment safely.
- Earthmoving and material handling.
- Machine inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Worked closely with supervisors to achieve daily production goals.
Mining Operator
BSL
Pooncarie
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Machine OperatorBSL | Pooncarie NSWAugust 2018 – October 2021
- Operated CAT 777 & 785 haul trucks to transport materials efficiently.
- Performed dozer operations for site preparation and maintenance.
- Grader operations.
- Water cart operations.
- Conducted pre-start inspections.
- Reported mechanical faults promptly.
- Collaborated with large production mining team to achieve operational targets.
Education
Onewhero Area School
Auckland , NZSkills
- GPS dozing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Stockpile operations
Certification
- * HR Driver Licence
* White Card
* First Aid & CPR
* Working at Heights
* Confined Spaces
* Dozer Ticket
* Excavator Ticket
* Grader Ticket
* Skid Steer
* Traffic Control Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mining Production Operator
Mineral Resources
01.2024 - Current
Mining Operator
Mineral Resources
01.2024 - Current
Mining Operator
Atlas (Yellow Iron Gleet)
07.2022 - 01.2024
Mining Operator
Maca
05.2022 - 07.2026
Mining Operator
Piacentini and Son
10.2021 - 05.2022
Mining Operator
BSL
08.2018 - 10.2021
Onewhero Area School