Luke Moules
Fly Creek,NT
Summary
Versatile operator with extensive expertise in heavy machinery and GPS technology. Proven success in surface extraction , pit mining , civil projects and road construction, consistently ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication contribute to high-performance standards in demanding environments.
Proven experience in leading teams, enhancing productivity, and ensuring high standards in operational practices.
Overview
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Allrounder Operator
Mineral mining services
11.2025 - Current
- Cleared and prepared sites using Cat D10T dozer for efficient production operations.
- Operated heavy machinery for mineral extraction and processing tasks.
- Operated Hitachi EX1200-1900-2000 excavators for precise production loading and site preparation.
- Constructed windrows and managed loading and hauling operations using Cat 980 loaders for road projects.
- Performed maintenance grading with Cat 16M grader during roadworks to ensure smooth surfaces.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to maintenance teams.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for mining processes.
Civil Allrounder Operator
Northern Australia civil
NT
07.2024 - 11.2025
- CAT D6-D7 & D8 standard & vpat dozer operations with Trimble gps.
- CAT 20-50T excavator with Trimble gps.
- Excavator- Load trucks, condition material for fill, stockpile material bund construction trim batters, box out of test pads and settlement plates to gps design.
- CAT 140 & 150m grader with Trimble gps.
- Executed daily responsibilities in equipment management. Fill and trim pad work in dozer and grader to gps design, fill & trim of 2/1 batters with D6 vpat dozer to gps model, final trim.
- Loaded trucks and conditioned material for fill; stockpiled material for bund construction, trimmed batters, and boxed out test pads and settlement plates according to gps design.
- Conducted road maintenance using heavy machinery. in 140 & 150m grader, condition & lay out material for compactor, final trim.
- CAT 980 load trucks, stockpile consolidation, feed hopper, cleanup work.
Mining Operator
Rio Tinto
QLD
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Mining experience (surface extraction).
- Operation of 777, 785 dump trucks.
- 777 watercart & 777 belly dumpers.
- 982 & 992 loader operation.
- Managed loading operations at ROM tip head and coordinated stockpile activities.
- Executed the loading of trucks with materials for transportation.
- CAT 14m, 16m & 18m grader doing roadworks, mixing material, cut and fill potholes & road repair.
- Operated 50T cat & 85T Komatsu excavators for bund construction, roadworks, and boxing out roads for grader.
- D10 & D11 dozer, rip and push dozer slots.
Excavator Operator
Mckosker contracting
QLD
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Operated 30T cat excavator for trenching, loading trucks, constructing swale drains, and performing final trim batters and benching.
- Roller & compactor operating on tailings dam project.
- Gained hands-on experience in various mining operations, including extraction and material handling.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment, ensuring operational safety and functionality.
- Maintained safe and efficient operations while working closely with other workers in high-traffic areas.
Civil Allrounder Operator
Wellam constructions
Victoria
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Operating excavators from 5T-36T live service trenching, electrical excavation, loading trucks, area prep (topsoil removal), final trim, Water main trenching, sewer trenching with benches and batters & stockpiling
- Executed rock breaking using a hammer for excavation purposes
- Coordinated tasks and guided team members as a leading hand
Education
Year 10 -
Christian college
Geelong, Victoriacert 4 - civil construction – plant operator
Journey management
Geelong, VictoriaSkills
- GPS utilisation
- Machinery operation
- Equipment diagnosis
- Problem solving
- Deadline management
- Instruction adherence
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Safety regulations
- Adaptability
Certification
- Defence DCAC NT all sites
- Asbestos Class B
- Working at heights
- C Class drivers licence
- HR unrestricted truck licence
- Construction induction / white card
Timeline
Production Allrounder Operator
Mineral mining services
11.2025 - Current
Civil Allrounder Operator
Northern Australia civil
07.2024 - 11.2025
Mining Operator
Rio Tinto
08.2021 - 07.2023
Excavator Operator
Mckosker contracting
01.2019 - 01.2021
Civil Allrounder Operator
Wellam constructions
01.2018 - 01.2019
Year 10 -
Christian college
cert 4 - civil construction – plant operator
Journey management