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Leon Bowyer

Cairns,QLD

Summary

Proficient in operating diverse heavy machinery, cultivating a culture of safety and excellence within production Mining operations.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

BMA Alliance
Moranbah, QLD
09.2013 - Current
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.

Haul Truck Driver

Rio Tinto
Central Queensland
2013 - 2018

Haul truck driver

Komatsu 930e 830e

Production loader operator 992G / LeTourneau-1850

Dozer operator D11/D10

Excavator operator Hitachi 5600 3600 1200

Electric Rope Shovel Operator P&H 4100

Operator

Mitubishi
02.1993 - 03.2008

Loader operator

Dozer D7 and D10

Grader 140G

30t Excavator

Operators bulk ship loading experience

Ship loader and reclaimer experience

Shift-boss experience

Birthing and Debirthing ships

Education

Cooktown High School
Queensland
1992

Skills

  • Production operations management
  • Safety compliance
  • D10 and D11 equipment expertise
  • Loader operation
  • Haul truck operation
  • Grader operation (24m and 16m)
  • Training and assessment
  • Supervisory experience
  • Production Excavator experience
  • Production Rope Shovel Experience
  • Draglines Experience

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 50 persons at BMA Cavel Ridge and mentoring indigenous team members
  • Have also worked for 15 years working for Mitsubishi in a mineral sand mine and 5 years with Rio Tinto at Clermont coal
  • BHP Indigenous Development Program
  • Involved with indigenous trainees recruitment process
  • Trained and developed trainee Supervisors
  • Trained and assessed and developed production operators

Timeline

Machine Operator

BMA Alliance
09.2013 - Current

Operator

Mitubishi
02.1993 - 03.2008

Haul Truck Driver

Rio Tinto
2013 - 2018

Cooktown High School
Leon Bowyer