To apply current abilities and further develop my skill in people, safety and workplace efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller Surface Mining
Mineral Resources
12.2023 - Current
Operated drilling equipment to ensure precise excavation and site preparation.
Conduct regular inspections of drill sites to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
Manage consumables for drilling operations.
Replace drill string wear parts using using vehicle cranes and ITC lifting jig.
Prepare JHAs for high risk tasks.
Drill support for pattern preparation and drill sustainment.
Operate all support vehicles (watercart, ITC, roller, vehicle cranes and jib attachments)
Serviceperson, Assessor, Safety Rep
Mineral Resources
12.2018 - 12.2023
Serviceperson. Daily fuel up and lube, maintenance and repair of mobile equipment, operate various heavy equipment to aid with workshop maintenance.
Assessor. (18 months) Conduct VOCs on all vehicles and equipment used by workshop. New starter inductions and serviceperson role training.
Safety Rep.(3 years) Prepare and conduct toolbox presentation. Communications of safety issues and improvements between crew and management.
Department: Asset Management Group (MEM)
Industrial cleaner
The Pilbara Clean Machines
12.2017 - 12.2018
Company Overview: Cleaning using high pressure water of mining equipment for service, shutdowns, ready for transport or sale.
Site based or call out through out Pilbara region.
Orchard pruning and reticulation repairs, fence construction, avocado picking and machinery service/repairs.
Canterbury Cottages Northcliffe
09.2016 - 10.2017
Company Overview: Small scale horticulture farm specialising in avocado and black truffle.
Exhibition technician
Barrett Exhibitions Group
03.2014 - 10.2017
Company Overview: Fabrication and installation of signage and promotional stands/booths. Domestic and international trade exhibitions.
Deliver and fit out exhibition spaces with floors, lighting, partitions and graphics.
Stores and Product Support
Kirkside Products
10.2013 - 05.2015
Company Overview: Retailers of materials to the FRP manufacturers, pattern making/prototyping workshops as well as modelling and life casting.
Stores duties - ordering, despatch, down packing, getting materials ready to use with tinting and promotion of laminating resins.
Sales and Product Support - Advise customers on material performance and use for their requirements.
FRP Fabricator
Mouldings Design
02.2010 - 01.2015
Company Overview: Composite component manufacture, design and repair.
In factory fabrication and finishing.
Call out work for refrigerated trailer repairs as well as FRP repairs at mine sites.
Contractor
Self Employed
06.2007 - 01.2015
Company Overview: Maintenance, construction and sales of water features and ornamental ponds. Primary contractor for Watergarden World.
Started part time as a subcontractor in the industry then moved onto full time as opportunities arose to work independently.
Later moved to composites for waterproofing or for contact moulding and frp repairs.
Salesperson
Watergarden World
10.2006 - 01.2010
Company Overview: Supply of goods, livestock, plants and services in relation to ornamental ponds and water features.
Sales, opening and closing of tills, shop keeping, fish care and construction of displays.
Aquatico (Watergarden World Farm)
11.2005 - 10.2006
Company Overview: Production of ornamental fish and plants
Fish husbandry (feeding, disease treatment, transport, spawning, grading, etc.), upkeep of facilities and cultivation of water plants.
ESO Cleaning Service (Family business)
01.2002 - 01.2005
Company Overview: Commercial office space cleaning
Book keeping and pays, supervision of up to 20 cleaners, all types of cleaning duties.
Education
Bachelor of Agribusiness - Aquaculture
Curtin University Of Technology
01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Aviation
Edith Cowan University
01.2001
Certificate of Secondary Graduation - undefined
City Beach SHS
01.1999
Skills
Compliance: Authorised Assessor Cert IV (currently MRL authorised)
Licences: Drivers Licence HR unrestricted
High Risk Work Licence: WP, LF, DG, RB
Tickets: Integrated Tool Carrier, Telescopic Material Handler, Overhead Gantry, Articulated Dump Truck, Bulk Water Cart, Roller, Surface Mining Drills
Manual Skills: Most hand tools and power tools including hydraulic torque tools, concrete grinders/cutters, chainsaws, brick saws, small core drills etc
Vehicle/Mobile plant experience: Heavy vehicle operations in mining including service trucks, water cart, tool carrier, forklift, telescopic material handler, various EWPs, working with cranes and surface mining drills
Computer Skills: All basic computer skills: word, excel, powerpoint and database search/entry (INX)
Technical: -Water chemistry, water treatment systems, aquatic biology, -Use and selection of various polymers (epoxy, urethane, silicone and laminating resins) for coatings, bonding, casting, laminating and infusion
Languages
English
Czech
Timeline
Driller Surface Mining
Mineral Resources
12.2023 - Current
Serviceperson, Assessor, Safety Rep
Mineral Resources
12.2018 - 12.2023
Industrial cleaner
The Pilbara Clean Machines
12.2017 - 12.2018
Orchard pruning and reticulation repairs, fence construction, avocado picking and machinery service/repairs.