Joshua Lewis
Adelaide,South Australia
Summary
Highly driven professional with significant transferable experience developed in the mining sector and Australian Defence Force. Expertise in safe incident response, equipment/vehicle operation, effective communication and adherance to directives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller - Underground mining
MacMahon Holdings
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance on drilling machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute drilling plans effectively.
- Adhered to safety protocols and standards during all operations.
- Trained junior drillers on equipment usage and safety practices.
- Reported daily drilling activities to supervisors for project tracking.
Driller - Underground mining
Redpath Mining Contractors & Engineers
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Obtained qualifications and competencies to carry out all work required within Redpath Cablebolt including; Dogging, Working at Heights, Jacon Service Vehicle, Integrated Toolcarrier, and Sandvik DS421 Cablebolter.
- Successfully interpreted plans and installed both generic and custom ground support including; Production Crowns, Draw Points and Widespans.
- Successfully trained new arrivals and operators on equipment listed above as well as mine protocol, safety procedures and interpretation of mine plans and drawings.
- Completed all work with very high standards in safety and housekeeping with zero equipment damage.
Infantry - Royal Australian Regiment
Australian Defence Force
03.2014 - 07.2019
- Constantly monitored individual and team safety with a tactical approach to incident response.
- Obtained qualifications in offroad driving including offensive and defensive driving techniques in armoured SUVs.
- Worked long hours in extreme conditions whilst maintaining effective and safe practices.
- Deployed to Afghanistan (2016/2017) and worked with cultural differences and language barriers to train and mentor Afghanistan National Army soldiers in skills including: First aid, field craft, communications equipment and safe employment of weapons systems whilst promoting core values of teamwork, accountability and respect.
- Commanded security missions in high stress environments and secured the personal safety, training and performance of 12 Australian soldiers.
- Enhanced soldiers individual and professional growth, developing them into independent decision makers.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Peters College
Adelaide, SA12.2006
Skills
- Highly trained in first aid and safety
- Tactical planning and incident response
- Highly trained in all aspects of bush craft and navigation
- Advanced training in LV offroad driving and operation of heavy vehicles and equipment
- Operation of GPS and communication equipment
- Integrates initiative into day-to-day actions
- Effective in time management and prioritization
- Strong team-first mentality
Interests
- Hiking with our dog, gardening, fitness and fishing.
References
MacMahon Holdings
James MacMahon - Current shift supervisor: 0405 927 432
Redpath Olympic Dam
Reece Woolley - Former underground shift supervisor: 0421 009 001
Australian Defence Force
SAS Trooper Jackson McDade - Former Section Commander: 0433 371 477 jackson.mcdade@defence.gov.au
Qualifications and Licenses
- Full Drivers License (class HR)
- Dogging
- Safely Working at Heights
- Sandvik DS421 Cablebolter Drill
- Advanced driving course (ADF)
Timeline
Driller - Underground mining
MacMahon Holdings
08.2022 - Current
Driller - Underground mining
Redpath Mining Contractors & Engineers
07.2019 - 08.2022
Infantry - Royal Australian Regiment
Australian Defence Force
03.2014 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
St Peters College