Michael Azzopardi
Coolangatta,QLD
Summary
Extensive experience in the underground mining industry, specifically in underground coal. Ability to workthrough stressful situations and excels in effective communication and collaboration within a team environment. Strong interest in learning new skills and quick adaptability to work environments. Driven to collaborate with all aspects of the mining business for optimal outcomes. Champions a positive attitude and culture to create a safe and enjoyable work environment. Values sharing skills and knowledge with others.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Co Ordinator
Mastermyne underground division
12.2021 - Current
- Train and assess Coal mine workers in Various Mining related competencies
- Plan and Schedule training and assessing
- Facilitate RII training and assessing
- Onboard New coal mine workers into the industry and mentor with the inexperienced miner program
- Maintain skills Matrix and trackers
- Plan and prepare training materials, training packages and assessments
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
- Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Coordinated logistics for training events, including scheduling facilities, securing necessary equipment, and managing participant registration.
- Developed engaging instructional materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive activities.
Crew Supervisor
Mastermyne underground division
11.2010 - 11.2021
- Conveyor Installs Crew
- Installation, maintenance and relocation of underground conveyor belt systems
- Installation and maintenance of conveyor drive motors
- Commissioning of new conveyor belt installation
- Reading plans and drawings relating to conveyor belt components, servicing and installation
- Transportation of large conveyor components/ loads
- Bolting and support work for life of mine installations
- Roadworks, sump installation, concrete roadways, pipes and services installation, HT cable installation and recovery, grouting, pumps and water management
- Extended Shutdown projects
- Secondary Support
- Reading and following mine managers support rules
- Use of hand bolter's: windy boar, goafer, panther
- Use of QDS drill rigs, track mounted drill rigs , Multibolter
- Installation of various types of support including: steel bolts, fibreglass bolts, mega bolts, flexi bolts, cable truss, Grouting
- Longwall Move
- Longwall Relocation which includes: Longwall pre-install, Longwall salvage, Longwall relocation, Longwall installation
- Other Underground coal Mining skillsets:
- Plan and prepare for daily/weekly tasks, shift reports, handovers
- Inspection of work areas
- Scheduling of manning and equipment
- Scope of work for future projects
- Consultations with client
- Training of coal mine workers in various equipment, machinery and competencies
- Delivering training packages
- Marking of training documents and assessments
- Up skilling and staying current with industry needs
- Mentoring of new Coal mine workers
- Vehicle and machinery pre start and operations
- Complying with the Mine site safety management systems
- Lifting and slinging
- Operation of various mine site diesel machinery and Hydraulic attachments
- Shift work
Underground Diamond Driller
Boart Longyear Drilling Services
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Vehicle and drill rig pre-start
- Vehicle and drill rig maintenance and repairs
- Work site inspections
- Drill rig site set up and tear down
- Hole set up
- Drilling duties - conventional and wireline core sampling in exploration and development
- Drilling/operating/setup/relocation on Boart Longyear 400 -1300 series drill rigs and Boart long year mobile drill rigs on jumbo carrier
- Use of downhole survey and orientation tools
- Rod string assembly
- Core presentation
- Grouting completed holes
- Filling out daily plod/drill run sheet for company and client
- Use of gas monitors and gas intersection management
Road Service Locksmith & workshop manager
L& C Locksmiths
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Supply and install door hardware
- Customer consultancy and quotes
- Lock fitting
- Lock repairs
- Lock maintenance
- Management of my invoicing daily
- Credit control for overdue invoices
- Management of apprentices and their workloads when necessary
- Mentoring and teaching the apprentices
- Responsible for point of sale duties associated with the shop and Cash office handling/register control
- Ad hoc telephone enquiries
- General sales in the shop and over the phone
- Completed after hour’s service in accordance with a monthly roster
Education
Certificate Ill - Engineering-Mechanical Trade (Locksmithing)
TAFE
Higher School Certificate -
ST PATRICKS COLLEGE
01.2002
Skills
- Multi skilled coal mine worker
- Current QLD Mines rescue team member
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Open to learning and adapting
Hobbies and Interests
- Sport
- Keeping fit
- Enjoying social activities
Timeline
Training Co Ordinator
Mastermyne underground division
12.2021 - Current
Crew Supervisor
Mastermyne underground division
11.2010 - 11.2021
Underground Diamond Driller
Boart Longyear Drilling Services
05.2008 - 06.2010
Road Service Locksmith & workshop manager
L& C Locksmiths
01.2003 - 01.2008
Higher School Certificate -
ST PATRICKS COLLEGE
Certificate Ill - Engineering-Mechanical Trade (Locksmithing)
TAFE
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