Matthew Baker
Norman Gardens,QLD
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mining Surveyor Cadet
Golding Contractors
Moranbah, South Walker Creek Mine, QLD
09.2025 - Current
- Completed total station surveys on mining excavators for GPS calibrations.
- Conducted drone surveys to collect field data used for mine-planning.
- Utilised GNSS equipment to complete field set-outs
- Demonstrated effective communication in a team environment through collaborating with mining engineers and supervisors to achieve the mine plan.
- Consistently managed daily survey tasks independently.
- Ensured accuracy of data through completing QA checks.
Survey Assistant
Golding Contractors
Baralaba, Baralaba Mine, QLD
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Conducted Drone and TLS surveys to obtain point cloud data used for mine planning.
- Utilised GNSS equipment for set-outs of mine-planning designs in the field.
- Demonstrate communication in a small mine-planning and production team to plan and complete survey tasks.
- Ensured accuracy of data by completing QA checks.
- Consistently worked independently to manage daily survey tasks.
Machinery Operator
Golding Contractors
Baralaba Mine, QLD
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Operated Komatsu and Caterpillar haul trucks hauling coal and overburden in a production mining environment.
- Operated Caterpillar graders to maintain haul roads.
- Conducted pre-start inspections for heavy vehicles.
- Communicated effectively in a team environment to ensure safe operations.
- Demonstrated working a 7/7 day shift and night shift roster.
Education
Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
The University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD2028
High School Diploma -
Chinchilla State High School
Chinchilla2018
Skills
- Ability to work in stressful environments
- Drone surveys
- Drone surveys
- TLS surveys
- Working in a team
- Time management
Certification
- Remote Pilots License (RePL)
- Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (AROC)
Timeline
Mining Surveyor Cadet
Golding Contractors
09.2025 - Current
Survey Assistant
Golding Contractors
06.2023 - 08.2025
Machinery Operator
Golding Contractors
01.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
The University of Southern Queensland
High School Diploma -
Chinchilla State High School