Josh Penfold
Newnham,Australia
Summary
Experienced underground operator seeking to fill an underground position within your company, looking to apply already learnt skills in a new mining role with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Skilled in operating loaders, managing materials, and maintaining equipment. Proven ability to work with team members to meet project deadlines and adapt to changing work conditions. Reliable, results-driven, and dedicated to maintaining high standards of operation and productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Development Loader Operator
Victory Minerals
Ballarat, VIC
05.2024 - Current
Operate Cat 1700 and Sandvik 517 loaders in a development role, including bogging development headings safely and efficiently, loading trucks, performing clean-ups, bogging sumps, free bogging stopes, and conducting roadworks as needed.
- Performed thorough pre-and post-operation equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
(All Rounder)
Avebury nickel mine
11.2022 - Current
- (All Rounder)
- Nipper
- Haul truck operator (Sandvik & Epiroc)
- Service crew operator
- Development charge up
- Underground loader operator (Sandvik 517)
Nozzleman/Agi Operator
Jetcrete Oz
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Nozzleman - (normet spray rig)
- Agi operator - (elphinestone & normet)
- CRF & Fibrecrete Batcher
All Rounder
Aeris Resources NSW
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Nipper
- Truck operator (Cat AD60)
- Service crew
- Cat 2900G loader operator (Development)
Education
High School - undefined
Riverside High
01.2015
Skills
- I take safety for myself and others as a priority
- I show Responsibility for myself
- I work well both unsupervised and in a team
- I show initiative and learn new skills quickly
- I am reliable and trustworthy
- I have a positive can do attitude
Timeline
Underground Development Loader Operator
Victory Minerals
05.2024 - Current
(All Rounder)
Avebury nickel mine
11.2022 - Current
Nozzleman/Agi Operator
Jetcrete Oz
08.2019 - 11.2022
All Rounder
Aeris Resources NSW
05.2017 - 01.2019
High School - undefined
Riverside High