Michael Heard
Tambar Springs,NSW
Summary
Over the past 25 years I have forged a career within and around the Black Coal industry as a Machine Operator and Supervisor, Security advisor and rehabilitation specialist. I am a competent operator of D4 through to D11 (N,R & T) dozers, excavator 1.5 to 80 tonne, articulated haul trucks both tipping and ejector, highway trucks and Front-end Loaders - Cat 966 through to Komatsu 1200. During this time I have carried out a number of roles from operator to supervisor. The functions included mining rehabilitation, pit services, coal loading and sump cleaning. Safety has always been paramount, both ensuring my own safe working practices as well as those of my colleagues, the pit and the industry generally.
Outside of mining i have had experience in operating other machines including graders, road trains (double and triple off highway) scrapers, tractors of varying shapes and sizes, trenchers and forestry munchers
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SELF-EMPLOYED,
A1 Brands, MCH Earthmoving, Anvil Creek Farm
01.2013 - 04.2024
- Took over an existing smelting business (A1) and modernised the operation to include the use of 3D printers to make perfect moulds and to reduce fettling time
- Expanded a local business (A1) into the international market, with clients in Europe the US and Mexico
- Purchased machines to work in Civil and Agriculture projects (MCH)
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and a high standard of safety
- Worked safely & effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
MULTI-SKILLED OPERATOR & SUPERVISOR
MRS SERVICES GROUP
02.2009 - 11.2019
- MRS was recognised globally through their Glencore rehabilitation work; they set the benchmark in Australia for mining rehabilitation
- I assisted in the introduction of SWPs, rewrote training packages and was the 'go-to' trainer for all the machines for both new inductions and for up-skilling longer-term operators
- I was a trainer for Glencore in the CHPP on the coal stockpile for D11R and T model machines
- I introduced several new and more efficient practices including an early morning service vehicle that saved the company a full day each week in down time
- This also meant that I could cover any operator short-falls for the following shifts on any of the machinery
- During my tenure at MRS I operated all of the equipment listed below in the competencies section
- Rather than being on one machine for a period of time, I swapped from machine to machine on any given shift, or hour as per requirements
- Identification of opportunities and implementation of improved processes and procedures to increase safety through safe work practices.
- Enhanced job site safety by adhering to strict safety protocols and industry regulations during equipment operation.
SELF-EMPLOYED, MULTIPLE BUSINESSES
MalSec, Homeland Security
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Security company owner-operator that installed surveillance in industrial businesses such as concrete plants, quarries and also assisted in the installation of the Cessnock City Council CCTV program
- Static guarding, Cash in Transit (10 million dollar cash transactions) Licensed venue crowd control
- Assisted with the re-writing of the NSW lock out legislation
- Introduced heath and safety procedures which reduced guard, staff and patron injuries by more than 50% in some venues and eliminating injuries requiring hospitalisation in others.
- over a period of four years my team took several licensed venues from the top 10 violent venues in Australia to outside the top 100
- This was achieved through the introduction of policies and procedures which helped reshape the industry
- Mining security operations for various underground mines and Control Room Operator covering production belt and water management on the decline.
Education
BEEF ASSESSMENT -
TOCAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
01.2019
CERT V, SECURITY OPERATIONS -
INTERCEPT GROUP, TUGGERAH
01.2005
COMPLETED YEAR 12 -
GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL
01.2002
Skills
- Strong commitment to safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- D6-D11
- Problem-Solving
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Cat 966
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
- Excavator (15-80 ton)
- Dependable and Responsible
References
- Geoff Bright, Direct Supervisor MRS, 2016 - 2019, +61 432 033 883
- Helen Dickson, Grain Operations Manager, 2015 - current +61 428 966 361
- Nicole Regent, Client, General Earthworks 2023 - 2024. +61 472 738 730
- Mathew Jones, Former Co-worker/friend 2016-19 current. +61 401 799 456
Timeline
SELF-EMPLOYED,
A1 Brands, MCH Earthmoving, Anvil Creek Farm
01.2013 - 04.2024
MULTI-SKILLED OPERATOR & SUPERVISOR
MRS SERVICES GROUP
02.2009 - 11.2019
SELF-EMPLOYED, MULTIPLE BUSINESSES
MalSec, Homeland Security
01.2000 - 01.2009
BEEF ASSESSMENT -
TOCAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
CERT V, SECURITY OPERATIONS -
INTERCEPT GROUP, TUGGERAH
COMPLETED YEAR 12 -
GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL
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