Joshua Peterson
Perth,Australia
Summary
Skilled mobile plant operator and former business owner with 6+ years FIFO experience in Western Australia's mining industry. Proven leadership as a step-up supervisor and safety rep, with a strong background in operating heavy machinery, team coordination, and workplace safety. Experienced across multiple major sites including Rio Tinto, BHP, FMG, and Roy Hill. Strong communicator with a background in recruitment, labour hire, and construction workforce logistics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Plant Operator / Step-up Supervisor / Safety Rep
Mineral Resources
02.2024 - Current
- Operate a range of mobile plant machinery including dozers, graders, loaders
- Appointed Step-Up Supervisor coordinating task planning, machine allocation
- Act as on-site Safety Representative, toolbox meetings, and incident prevention, safety committee meetings
- Conduct construction and rehabilitation of drill pads and access tracks for BHP and Rio Tinto rehabilitation
- Ensure rehabilitation outcomes align with client standards
- Maintain compliance with pre-start inspections, JHAs, and environmental controls, Daily workplace inspections
- Worked with PEHARA's, and Guide X Software
- Enhanced plant efficiency by conducting regular equipment inspections
Mobile Plant Operator
J&K Civil
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated mobile plant machinery across multiple civil tasks including haul road construction, bulk earthworks, and Loading out a tailings dam
- Bulk loading haul trucks and moxy’s
- Ensure haul road outcomes align with client standards
- General civil works pulling batters, making windrows, TMP installs, bulk pushing with dozer
- Moxy operations when needed to assist
- Enhanced plant efficiency by conducting regular equipment inspections
Mobile Plant Operator / Step-up Supervisor / Safety Rep
Civmec
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Major infrastructure builds including FMG Iron Bridge Project
- Performed pad construction, trenching, drainage, and bulk earthworks using multiple mobile plant
- Supported earthworks and construction team in dam wall construction, spillway installation
- Maintained compliance with site safety requirements, conducted toolbox meetings, and submitted hazard reports
- Optimized resources allocation, coordinating manpower and machinery to maximize output in accordance with project timelines.
- Conducted risk assessments for tasks involving hazardous materials or conditions, implementing appropriate controls to mitigate occupational hazards effectively.
Mobile Plant Operator
Whittens
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Major infrastructure builds including Western Turner syncline 2
- Basic civil construction task: trenching, backfilling using multiple mobile plant
- Conducted risk assessments for tasks involving hazardous materials or conditions, implementing appropriate controls to mitigate occupational hazards effectively.
- Demonstrated adaptability in responding to unforeseen challenges, implementing creative problem-solving strategies to minimize disruptions.
Regional Farm Worker – Visa Extension
Harvest Workforce
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Fruit picking, packing, and general farm duties
- Completed 88-day regional work requirement for visa
Founder & Director – Construction & Recruitment
SJ Workforce Ltd
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Established and operated a successful labour hire and recruitment company for construction industry.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment, workforce coordination, and subcontractor placements across multiple projects.
- Oversaw daily operations including payroll, invoicing, staff onboarding, and compliance.
- Collaborated with major construction companies to fulfill workforce needs.
- Developed strong client relationships to enhance service delivery and scale operations.
Skills
- Mobile Plant Operations – Proficient in operating a wide range of heavy machinery including skid-steers, excavators, articulated haul trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, and graders in mining and civil environments
- Mine Site Safety Leadership – Certified Health & Safety Representative with in-depth knowledge of WHS regulations, hazard identification, and risk mitigation strategies
- FIFO Project Experience – Over six years of experience working FIFO across major Western Australian mining and infrastructure projects, with a proven track record of reliability and performance
- Recruitment & Workforce Management – Founder and director of a recruitment and construction labour hire business, managing end-to-end staffing logistics and operations
- Civil & Mining Construction Expertise – Skilled in infrastructure development, trenching, drainage installation, pad construction, and earthmoving in accordance with technical specifications
- Team Leadership & Communication – Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills with experience leading teams, delegating tasks, and maintaining crew cohesion on remote work sites
- Adaptability & Professionalism – Highly dependable, resilient, and adaptable to demanding FIFO environments, committed to high standards of work and continuous improvement
Licenses, Tickets & Certifications
Plant:
Skid-Steer | Excavator | Articulated Haul Truck Front-End Loader | Dozer | Grader
Leadership & Safety:
BSBWHS411 – Implement and Monitor WHS Policies
BSBWHS414 – Contribute to WHS Hazard Identification
Certified Health & Safety Representative
Inductions
Rio Tinto, BHP, Roy Hill, FMG
Emergency
First Aid & CPR | Basic Firefighting
GAP
Note on Gap Periods (2023):
During 2023, I worked across various short-term and contract roles through recruitment agencies throughout WA. These roles gave me the flexibility to stay active in the industry, maintain my tickets, and upskill between placements. I also used this time to take a few holidays and travel back to the UK, which had been planned in advance. The flexibility of agency work allowed me to balance personal
Timeline
Mobile Plant Operator / Step-up Supervisor / Safety Rep
Mineral Resources
02.2024 - Current
Mobile Plant Operator
J&K Civil
07.2022 - 12.2022
Mobile Plant Operator / Step-up Supervisor / Safety Rep
Civmec
04.2021 - 04.2022
Mobile Plant Operator
Whittens
07.2020 - 02.2021
Regional Farm Worker – Visa Extension
Harvest Workforce
11.2019 - 03.2020
Founder & Director – Construction & Recruitment
SJ Workforce Ltd
04.2017 - 06.2019
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