Michael Heard
1300 Premer Road 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 (C,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 through to site manager. 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 in general.
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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Wheel Loader Operator
Boolah Farms
Moree, NSW
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated wheel loader to load road trains applying correct load and weight distribution to adhere to transport NSW and NHVR safety standards.
- Conducted daily maintenance inspection checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate safe loading and unloading operations.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate tracking of commodities shipped in and shipped out.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe and efficient operation of wheel loaders, contributing to overall team production and safety.
- Responded quickly to changing job site conditions, adapting work strategies as necessary to maintain productivity whilst adhering to site safety standards.
- Consistently met production targets by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Managed and motivated employees to be safe, productive and engaged in work.
SELF-EMPLOYED,
A1 Brands, MCH Earthmoving, Anvil Creek Farm
Dungog, NSW
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, Mining 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
Certificat III Water Quality - Water
TAFE NSW
Gunnedah06.2027
Certificate IV - Trainer Assessor
TAFE NSW
NSW01.2027
CERT V, SECURITY OPERATIONS -
INTERCEPT GROUP, TUGGERAH
01.2005
Skills
- D6-D11 (C,N,R,T models, mine environment)
- CAT 966D Wheel loader (port operations)
- W1200 wheel loader (ROM operations)
- Multiple other Wheel loaders in production ops
- Excavator (15-80 ton in both civil and production)
- Strong commitment to safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Wheel Loader Operator
Boolah Farms
07.2024 - 01.2025
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
CERT V, SECURITY OPERATIONS -
INTERCEPT GROUP, TUGGERAH
Certificat III Water Quality - Water
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV - Trainer Assessor
TAFE NSW
References
- Geoff Bright, Direct Supervisor MRS, 2016 - 2019, +61 432 033 883
- Lauren McNally, HR Manager Boolah Farms, 2024 - current +61 427 969 841
- Nicole Regent, Client, General Earthworks 2023 - 2024. +61 472 738 730
- Mathew Jones, Former Co-worker/friend 2016- current. +61 401 799 456