Matthew Nolan
Kingsley,WA
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and safety, I leveraged my expertise in mobile and fixed plant operations at CSI/Mineral Resources to train teams, significantly improving retention and productivity. Skilled in both technical and leadership roles, my portfolio includes comprehensive certifications and a proven track record in machinery operation and team mentorship.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Plant Operator
Corps Group
Perth, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Performed pre-start checks on the mobile plant machinery before commencing work.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
- Trained new employees on operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- Participated in weekly toolbox meetings to discuss safety protocols, operational processes and best practices.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
- Assisted with road works, land clearing and construction projects using mobile plant machinery.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
All Rounder Mobile Plant Operator
Urban Resources/Georgiou
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Participate and contribute to daily site prestart meetings
- Trained new employees on operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- Conduct daily vehicle pre-starts, identifying and reporting any maintenance issues, re-fueling, performing minor mechanical repairs and reporting major issues directly to management including tagging out vehicles as required
- Maintain positive communications, call-ups and responding to others via UHF radio
- Safe operation of wheeled loader and IT in the screening and stockpiling of material
- Safely operate Moxy water carts, Moxy dump trucks, wheeled loaders, ITS and rollers
- Adhere to all site and company safety policies and procedures including take 5’s, JHA’s and hazard identification and reporting
- Driving to conditions and applying driver fatigue policies and procedures over long trips
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
All Rounder Mobile & Fixed Plant Operator
CSI/Mineral Resources
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Participate and contribute to daily site pre start meetings
- Signing onto JHA’s, SWMS, daily pre-starts with all traffic plan updates noted, daily take 5’s, reporting all hazards and incidents directly to supervisor and following up with HIRC cards
- Conduct daily vehicle pre-starts including 360-degree checks, identifying and reporting any maintenance issues, re-fueling, performing minor mechanical repairs and reporting major issues directly to management including tagging out vehicles as required
- Safely operate Komatsu 785 and Cat 793,777 Rigid Dump trucks in production, reclaiming Iron Ore and rehandle of other material
- Safely operate Cat 777 bulk Water Cart truck providing dust suppression, on the ROM, in and around the fixed plant and Train Load Out
- Safely operate 992 Wheeled Loaders performing push-up of material and feeding primary fixed plant crusher feeder
- Assist in the maintenance, repair and servicing of Fixed Plant
- Adhere to all site and company safety policies and procedures including take 5’s, JHA’s
Bus Driver
Swan Transit
02.2014 - 05.2019
Production Manager / Senior Upholsterer
Biltfirm Furniture
Osborne Park
01.1997 - 01.2012
- Conduct pre-starts on all machinery and tools, including walk around and tidy-up areas that require attention prior to works
- Manage, mentor, equip and support trainee apprentices and new employees with the tools to succeed
- Liaise and negotiate with staff, management, suppliers, manufacturers and customers
- Safely work in a team environment, manufacturing, recovering and designing custom made bespoke furniture
- Meet with customers, assess requirements to suit functionality, purpose and provide advice on suitable products and designs
- Undertake detailed calculations, measurements and dimensions including obscure angles for material, walls and floor plans
- Source and procure high quality materials for the individual requirements of each product
- Adhering to all company safety policies and procedures including maintaining safe driving records when completing long hours
Education
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
01.2025
Certificate III and IV in Occupational Health and Safety -
Trade Certificate in Furniture Upholstery -
Skills
- Certificate IV TAE40122 Training and Assessment
- Certificate III and IV Occupational Health and Safety
- Certificate III Surface Extraction Operations
- Certificate III Driving and Operations
- Trade Certificate Furniture Upholstery
- HR Unrestricted drivers licence
- Wheeled Loader lincence
- Rigid Dump truck lincence
- Articulated Dump truck lincence
- Skid steer lincence
- Bulk Water cart licence
- Forklift and Telehandler lincence
- Working at Heights accreditation
- Working in Confined Spaces
- Construction Induction card (white card)
- 4wd and Defensive Driver Training
- Inductions - Rio Tinto-Lock holders, Personal isolation
- BHP, Mineral Resources, Newest Alliance
- IT Skills - Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, SAP, Salesforce
References
- David Geutjes, Rio Tinto, Senior Rail Technician, 0427 919 322
- Aljean Dila, Newest/CPB, Earthworks Leading hand, 0403 969 511
Licencesandexperience
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122, in progress
- Certificate III and IV in Occupational Health and Safety
- HR Unrestricted Drivers Licence – F Endorsed
- Rigid Dump truck Licence
- Wheeled Loader Licence
- Skid steer Licence
- Articulated Dump truck Licence
- Bulk water cart licence
- Working at Heights accreditation
- Working in confined spaces
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Forklift and Telehandler Licence
- 4wd Drive and Defensive Driver Training
- Certificate III in Driving and Operations
- Trade Certificate in Furniture Upholstery
- Inductions – Rio Tinto, BHP, Mineral Resources, NeWest Alliance
Timeline
Mobile Plant Operator
Corps Group
01.2025 - Current
All Rounder Mobile Plant Operator
Urban Resources/Georgiou
01.2022 - 01.2022
All Rounder Mobile & Fixed Plant Operator
CSI/Mineral Resources
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bus Driver
Swan Transit
02.2014 - 05.2019
Production Manager / Senior Upholsterer
Biltfirm Furniture
01.1997 - 01.2012