Matthew Van Den Bos
Gosnells,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Control Room Operator/mine Controller/Fixed Plant
Mineral Resources
Mt Marrion 2 Weeks On 2 Weeks Off
10.2023 - Current
- Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
- Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
- Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.
Control Room Operator
First Quantum Minerals
Ravensthorpe, WA 8/6
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Overlooking plant controls and directing team members to problems in in the plant.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
Processing Technician/Control Room Operator
Barrett Burston Malting
Welshpool, WA
04.2010 - 05.2021
- Converting barley into malt.
- Cleaning of Steeping Tanks, GerminationBoxes, Kiln and Conveyors
- Check and record malt moisturetemperatures and germination growth daily.
- Troubleshooting problems during process resolving issues in an efficient and timely manner.
- Being aware of safety issues and concerns
- Loading and Unloading of trucks daily.
- Citect system experience, monitoring and adjusting controls according to customer specifications.
- Performing isolation procedures when required eg Lock out, Tag out operations
- Daily team meetings ensuring effective communication throughout teams, outlining issues and concerns eg health and safety,breakdowns causing downtime etc
- Operation of fixed machinery and monitoring,ensuring smooth running during process.
- JSA, work permits and take 5
- Provided members with optimum sales and service experience to enhance member affinity to company.
Laboratory Technician
Core Laboratories
Bentley, WA
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Analysing Drill Core for 0il and Gas.
- Photography of Drill core for clients.
- Measuring and Taking Samples from cores.
- Handling Dry Ice for Frozen Cores.
- Using CAT scanners and Gamma Rays.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
Fixed Plant Operator
Wesfeeds
Welshpool, WA
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Processing Animal feed pellets through conveyors and elevators.
- Receiving Barley and Oats from transport.
- Out Loading of Animal pellets.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
Laboratory Technician Supervisor
Ultratrace Laboratories (Bureau Veritas)
Canning Vale, WA
04.2001 - 04.2008
- Robotic Preparation Supervisor.
- Experienced shift Supervisor.
- Lead Member of Health and Safety Committee.
- LM5 and LM2 ESSA Mills.
- Experienced in Handling Fibrous and radioactive materials
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
Laboratory Technician
Genalysis (intertek)
Maddington, WA
06.1999 - 06.2001
- Steered process development experiments in lab and supported scale up processes.
- Functioned as primary data generator to record and calculate data and sign assay sheets.
- Entered quality test results, scanned paperwork into SAP and monitored SAP for completion of inspections.
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
Pit Operator
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
Education
Gosnells Senior High School
11.1998
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- PPE Compliance
- Multitasking Abilities
- MS Office
- Data Entry
- Citect and scada software
- USI number: H4YHBHRAHY
- FQM, mineral resources and BHP inducted
Certification
- Working at Heights RIIWHS204D.
- EPWA yellow card YC878339.
- Pest management technician LICENSE 10548.
- High risk work 1530710 (LF).
- White card 10743641.
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support.HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
- TLID2003 Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances.
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces. Enter Confined Space. Gas monotoring testing. Work in Accordance with an lssued Permit. RIIWHS202E. MSMWHS217. RIIWHS204E.
- CPPFES2005A Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment.
- Forklift License and EWP
- MR-C drivers license.
- RIIMPO208F License for Excavator, Front End Loader, Skid Steer Loader. Certificate No: S 1618/3
- RIIMPO326E Conduct water vehicle operations Certificate No: S 1618/50. RIIMPO337E Conduct articulated haul truck operations Certificate No: S 1618/49
References
ROBERT THOMPSON (SUPERVISOR SHIFT D)
MINERAL RESOURCES MT MARION
Mobile :0435375324
CLIVE WELLS (SUPERINTENDENT)
BARRETT BURSTON MALTING
Mobile : 0439942430
JOHN STRYDER (MAINTENANCE MANAGER)
INTERTEK LABORATORIES
Mobile : 0427846669
Timeline
Control Room Operator/mine Controller/Fixed Plant
Mineral Resources
10.2023 - Current
Control Room Operator
First Quantum Minerals
03.2021 - 05.2023
Processing Technician/Control Room Operator
Barrett Burston Malting
04.2010 - 05.2021
Laboratory Technician
Core Laboratories
04.2009 - 04.2010
Fixed Plant Operator
Wesfeeds
04.2008 - 04.2009
Laboratory Technician Supervisor
Ultratrace Laboratories (Bureau Veritas)
04.2001 - 04.2008
Laboratory Technician
Genalysis (intertek)
06.1999 - 06.2001
Pit Operator
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
Gosnells Senior High School