KEEH JONES
Yakamia,w.a
Summary
Dedicated heavy equipment operator with extensive experience in crushing and screening operations, currently contributing to the success of Nexgen. Proficient in operating front-end loaders and excavators, with responsibilities including feeding crushers, moving materials to stockpiles, and maintaining a clean work area. Expertise spans civil construction and mining environments, supported by certifications in excavator, front loader, bulldozer, and Moxy operations. Notable contributions to projects such as Core Lithium, Tropicana Gold Field, Hanroy McPhee Creek Project Site, and the Tiger Brennan Overpass Project demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and efficiency in high-demand settings. Professional plant operations expert, well-prepared for roles in industrial environments. Known for maintaining operational efficiency and adhering to safety standards. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, while adapting to dynamic work conditions. Skilled in machinery operation, process optimization, and safety management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Labourer/operator
Nexgen Crushing and Screening
06.2025 - Current
- Operate heavy machinery and maintaining safety standards while managing the daily operation tidiness accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the plant and ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly and all safety protocols are followed.
- Ensuring machines are locked out before carrying out work, digging out tail drums, replacing belts and replacing rollers and bearings in a safe manner.
- Performed frequent heavy lifting approximately 20kg, climbing and working in confined spaces to achieve company goals.
Plant Operator
Qube Forestry
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Operate heavy machinery and meeting safety standards while managing the daily operation tidiness.
- Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the plant and ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly and all safety protocols are followed.
- Manage the maintenance and repair of plant equipment including fuel, grease, knife, chains and hoses.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
Machine/ Plant Operator
Hy Hire
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Operate heavy machinery while meeting safety standards of the daily operations and ensuring tidiness of the equipment.
- Ensure a daily pre-start check is done to make sure the machine is safe to operate.
- Machine Repairs I.E service intervals and motor repairs.
- Hand-eye Coordination
- Safe work practice
- Teamwork
Asbestos, Demolition and construction
Northern Trade Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Making sure safety regulations are followed.
- Removing of debris
- Operating heavy equipment
- Utilized various tools for destruction and setup.
- Reading plans
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for constructions.
- Utilized P.P.E during demolition and asbestos removal.
Darwin motor Group, NT
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Salesperson for Kia, Volkswagen, Suzuki, MG
- Get cars ready for delivery and sort out if any accessories needed to be fitted
- Sort out paperwork
Planet Ten Pin, NT
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Backend mechanic
- Ensured all machines are maintained and working properly.
Apprentice mechanic
Paul’s Service Centre, NT
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Service and fix vehicles.
- Make sure workshop is clean.
Education
Manual HR licence -
Star Training & Assessing - undefined
01.2022
White Card - undefined
WorkSafe
01.2013
Work safely At Height’s - undefined
All global training
01.2021
Asbestos B Class - undefined
Asbestos and you
01.2021
Certificate III - Light Automotive
Charles Darwin University
01.2014
Certificate II - Building & Construction
Chisholm TAFE
01.2013
Skills
- Lockout/tagout safety protocols
- Implementation of safety measures
- Effective team leader
- Procedure documentation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 28 in the development of tiger brennan overpass.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Labourer/operator
Nexgen Crushing and Screening
06.2025 - Current
Plant Operator
Qube Forestry
01.2024 - 06.2025
Machine/ Plant Operator
Hy Hire
07.2022 - 12.2023
Asbestos, Demolition and construction
Northern Trade Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2022
Darwin motor Group, NT
01.2018 - 01.2020
Planet Ten Pin, NT
01.2014 - 01.2019
Apprentice mechanic
Paul’s Service Centre, NT
01.2014 - 01.2018
Star Training & Assessing - undefined
White Card - undefined
WorkSafe
Work safely At Height’s - undefined
All global training
Asbestos B Class - undefined
Asbestos and you
Certificate III - Light Automotive
Charles Darwin University
Certificate II - Building & Construction
Chisholm TAFE